Pros and Cons of Nylon Carpet Nylon is considered a good-quality, affordable carpet type. It is made of petroleum products, so it is not considered a green or sustainable option. It resists staining well on its own but can be easily crushed. To help maintain its appearance, it requires mo...
This has drastically reduced the barriers to entry and has enabled a greater number of businesses to use 3D printed nylon in their products and workflows, including small to medium businesses that could hardly get off the ground otherwise. Pros & Cons of Using SLS for Nylon 3D Printing Nylon ...
Aliphatic Polyamide Polymers and Their Monomers What are the main types of polyamides? The manufacturing of different polyamide types varies depending on the monomeric units. They may be aliphatic, semi-aromatic, and aromatic (aramids). Based on their crystallinity - they may be - amorphous, semi...
Full disclosure: I got this one wrong when I first started writing about carpet. Polyester is marketed as a “recycled carpet.” This isn’t a lie. Polyester carpets are partially made with bottle caps and other recycled materials. So polyester is the environmental winner, right? That’s wha...