When does carpet get its color? How do manufacturers dye carpets? The dye process can vary dramatically when it comes to giving carpet the rich colors and patterns that make it so popular.
Manufacturers can apply dye to the fibers before tufting, apply it after tufting the carpet, or apply it before they add the secondary backing. Depending on the carpet’s intended use, dye is carefully applied to provide long-lasting color for a durable appearance.
Here are three common ways to post-dye carpets:
Beck dyeing: Workers place the carpeting in a vat of dye and let it absorb the color. The result is even colors and leads to a few side matching problems. Carpet that has Beck dyeing is more expensive because of the time involved in manufacturing.
Continuous dyeing: This occurs when carpeting moves under a dye applicator that applies color across 12-foot-wide sections sewn together. This creates the ability to dye an unlimited amount of carpeting. It is a technique most often used for residential carpeting.
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