5
to 7 years
Polyester/P.E.T.
Lifespan:
5
to 7 years Low Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Olefin
/Polypropylene Lifespan:
5
to 7 years Low Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Sorona
(Smartstrand) Lifespan:
5
to 7 years Low Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Nylon
Lifespan:
5
to 7 years Low Traffic
The
density suggested below apply to 100% Nylon Frieze Styles. Lower density
ratings are acceptable due to the higher tuft twist.
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
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7
to 10 years
Polyester/P.E.T.
Lifespan:
7 to 10 years Low
Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Olefin
(Polypropylene) Lifespan:
7 to 10 years Low
Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Sorona
(Smartstrand) Lifespan:
7 to 10 years Low
Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Nylon
Lifespan:
7 to 10 years Low
Traffic
The
density suggested below apply to 100% Nylon Frieze Styles. Lower density
ratings are acceptable due to the higher tuft twist.
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
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10
to 15 years
Polyester/P.E.T.
Lifespan:
10
to 15 years Low Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Olefin
/Polypropylene Lifespan:
10
to 15 years Low Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000 |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Sorona
(Smartstrand) Lifespan:
10
to 15 years Low Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Nylon
Lifespan:
10
to 15 years Low Traffic
The
density suggested below apply to 100% Nylon Frieze Styles. Lower density
ratings are acceptable due to the higher tuft twist.
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
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15
years or more
Polyester/P.E.T.
Not Recommended
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Olefin
/Polypropylene Not
Recommended
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Sorona
(Smartstrand) Lifespan:
Over
15 years Low Traffic
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
Nylon
Lifespan:
Over
15 years Low Traffic
The
density suggested below apply to 100% Nylon Frieze Styles. Lower density
ratings are acceptable due to the higher tuft twist.
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
1600 |
1700 |
1800 |
1900 |
2000 |
2100 |
2200 |
2300 |
2400 |
2500 |
2600 |
2700 |
2800 |
2900 |
3000+ |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
6.0 |
6.5 |
7.0 |
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