TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
BCF or
STAPLE?
When it comes
to durability, there is little difference between bulked continuous
filament (BCF) or staple (spun) fibers. The difference lies in
the length of the fibers in the yarn, with staple having shorter
lengths, giving the yarn more bulk (sometimes described as being
more like wool).
When carpet
is manufactured with staple fiber, there will be initial shedding
of shorter fibers. It will soon stop, depending on the amount
of foot traffic and frequency of vacuuming. Wool is a naturally
staple fiber; nylon and polyester can be staple or continuous
filament; and olefin (polypropylene) is usually BCF.
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