Use and Care Manual

Common
Name Description
Bow A visible distortion or wave of the
pattern across the width or berth of
the carpet.
Skew/Bias A pattern distortion of the pattern
not being square with either edges
of the carpet.
Pattern Elongation An increase or decrease of
cumulative pattern measurements,
from one breadth of carpet to
the next.
Edge Deviation A visible wavy or crooked pattern,
running parallel from the edge of
the carpet.
Tolerances: Although individual manufactures have
tolerances to which their patterned products must
conform, THERE ARE NO INDUSTRY STANDARDS FOR
CARPET PATTERN VARIATION. Call the carpet
manufacturer for their tolerances.
Note: Do not install carpet if a defect is visible, or if the
distortion exceeds the tolerances specified by the carpet
manufacturer.
COMMON TYPES OF
MANUFACTURING DISTORTIONS
Distortion drawings courtesy of CFI