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Fuzzing Reports

  Fuzzing is where filaments slippage has occurred, but filaments are still attached to the carpet. It is caused by improper latex penetration into the yarn and can be considered a defect. Latex penetration is a percentage that can be obtained through an independent laboratory or sometimes through a field examination with a microscope. However, there is no official group that has set a standard on what the percentage should be.
Fuzzing is related to shedding where filaments completely release from the yarn. Shedding on a staple yarn is not considered a defect if it goes away in six months.

1. Fuzzing from Improper Vacuum Settings This report was commissioned by the dealer.
2. Fuzzing Defect, no test This report was done for the carpet mill and found fault with manufacturing.
3. Fuzzing Should Self Correct This report was done for the carpet mill and finds no fault with manufacturing.
4. Fuzzing From Defective Latex This report was done for a consumer.
5. Fuzzing from a Knee-Kicker This report was commissioned by the carpet mill and fuzzing was created by the knee-kicker using its short pins on a Frieze cut pile.