Question

Carpets give a room a rich look. They not only give an aesthetic look to the room but also absorb dust and noise, and serve as comfortable floor covering.

In this context, answer the following question:

List any two features on which the quality of carpet depends.

Answer 1

• Fibres used (type and quality of the fibre, e.g., wool, nylon, rayon) affects durability and colourfastness.
• Density of the pile (closeness/compactness of the pile) a closer pile gives better durability and wear resistance.