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Performance

Aesthetics

Fiber Engineering

Fiber engineering refers to the manipulation of several characteristics to achieve a wide range of unique styling fibers. These characteristics include denier (size of the fiber), luster (brightness of the fiber) and color (dyeability). Modifying these characteristics can make nylon look like a natural fiber or shine like a metal. Understanding these different characteristics can help a specifier choose the right carpet to meet the aesthetic needs of their commercial space.

Using type 6,6 nylon and our exclusive hollow filament technology, Antron® offers a broad range of styling fibers in both white dyeable and solution dyed nylon.

Fiber Characteristics

Denier - Denier is a direct numbering system that refers to the size of the fiber. The lower numbers represent the finer sizes (e.g. 650 denier Antron Lumena®) while the higher numbers illustrate the coarser denier fibers (e.g.1245 denier Antron Lumena®). Using finer denier fibers allows for more color variation in a yarn of a given size. For example, to make a finished yarn of 2500 to 2600 denier, you will need four ends of 650 denier or two ends of 1245 denier. Luster - Luster refers to the brightness or reflectivity of fibers, yarns, carpets or fabrics. Nylon is produced in various luster classifications including bright, semi-bright, and mid-dull. Brighter lusters can provide a metallic accent to carpet, while fibers with a more subdued luster imitate natural fibers. Using a combination of lusters can create apparent texture and add depth to carpet. Color- Color may be added to fiber at the time of production (solution dyed) or at the yarn or carpet stage (white dyeable). The color line for solution dyed nylon is chosen carefully by the nylon manufacturer. White dyeable yarns are made in a variety of dyeabilities which allows different amounts of color to be attracted to styling yarns in a dye bath. Color is usually yarn dyed or piece dyed by the carpet manufacturer.