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Side Match Reports

  True sidematch is due to a difference in color at the seam; however, texture variations, seam peaking, and turning panels can make a similar problem. The reports in the menu above are purely Side Match; the ones below could fall into another category too.

1. Side Match from Hue Differences The manufacturer originally reported that the carpet was from one roll and dye lot. Latter they changed their minds.
2. Side Match from Texture Differences This report was done for the carpet mill.
3. Side Match from Peaked Seams This report was done for the carpet mill and the The side match problem in the carpet in question was due to problems inherent in the installation.
4. Side Match from Installation Errors The panels were too wide.
5. Side Match from Shading This report was done for the carpet mill. The problem was similar to Pooling.
6. Side Match from Ultra-Violet Reflection This report was done for the mill and the reflections were likely from seam sealer. Not a classic sidematch report.
7. Side Match From Pile Compression This report was done for the carpet mill and the faceyarn was shaded on one panel.
8. Fades to Sidematch This report was done for a consumer who won in court against the dealer and mill. The judge read the analysis out load in the court room.
9. Pile Height Difference at Seam from Manufacturing The pile height was not the seam on each side of the panel creating a sidematch.