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Comparative Analysis between Recycled and Newly Manufactured Carpets
Author(s) -
Watson Stephanie A.,
Warnock Mary M.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
family and consumer sciences research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.372
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1552-3934
pISSN - 1077-727X
DOI - 10.1177/1077727x03031004005
Subject(s) - factorial experiment , factorial analysis , multivariate analysis of variance , statistical analysis , mathematics , pulp and paper industry , polyester , materials science , composite material , engineering , statistics
Because of society's push to recycle plastics, to examine degradation properties of landfill items, and to use “green” materials in the interior design area, carpets must be investigated to these issues. This study examined the physical characteristics plus appearance retention factors associated with recycled nylon and polyester carpets as compared to newly manufactured carpets following testing using the Tetrapod Walker and soiling. Statistical design of project was completely randomized with a 2 × 2 × 3 (Carpet Type × Method × Test Group) factorial structure. ANOVA and MANOVA were followed by a protected LSD program at 5% for mean separation. The results of this study show that the recycled polyester carpet is a viable choice by interior designers and consumers because it, as compared to the other carpet types, exhibited less color change, maintained original tufts per inch 2 , and experienced a greater percent compression and recovery of yarn structures due to Tetrapod Walker use and soiling.