A photomicrograph shows the impact of fiber engineering on soil resistance. This carpet is made with a mill-extruded type 6 nylon with a trilobal fiber shape. Although the grooves do not appear deep, dry soil is deposited the grooves and is trapped. The smooth outside with rounded corners means there are no grooves to collect and trap soil. The four holes, which run the entire length of the fiber, scatter light to make soil less visible.
Noticeable soil remains on the trilobal fiber after vacuuming.
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