Abstract

Method for manufacturing a carpet ( 1) with a carpet pile (2) and a backing (3,4,5) and such carpet (1), the method comprising steps: providing a primary backing (4) with a feed direction (19) through a machine, introduction of yams (7) into the primary backing (4) by means of needles (15, 15'), that are lateral displaced while moving the primary backing (4) through the machine and thereby forming the carpet pile (2), maintaining some needles (15') in a raised position above and during movement of the primary backing (4) and displacement of the needles (15, 15'), resulting in areas in the carpet pile (2) without yams (7) to form a relief with a p re -formed pattern in the surface of the carpet pile (2), finishing the carpet (1) by applying a secondary backing (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• D05C 15/26 - Tufting machines with provision for producing patterns
• A47G 27/02 - CarpetsStair runnersBedside rugsFoot mats