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The Making of Carpet Fiber

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Made by: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company; released by The Learning Center, DuPont Flooring Systems
Date: 1991
Held by: Hagley Museum and Library
Collection: DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300), Box 23
Number: VID_1995300_B23_ID02
Materials: nylon 6, 6
Size: 1 1" video reel : sd. col. (00:10:18:00)
Themes: Nylon & synthetic fibers (DuPont), Yarn & materials

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company; released by The Learning Center, DuPont Flooring Systems. “The Making of Carpet Fiber,” 1991. VID_1995300_B23_ID02, DuPont Company films and commercials (Accession 1995.300), Box 23, Hagley Museum and Library. digital.hagley.org/VID_1995300_B23_ID02.

Research notes

10-minute training video. Hagley summary: "From chemicals to yarn. An in-depth look at the creation of superpolymer Type 66 Nylon, a synthetic fiber made for use in commercial carpets. Details how scientists manipulate specific compounds and apply heat and pressure to create the fiber, and why it's strong enough to withstand a large amount of wear and tear. Released by The Learning Center, DuPont Flooring Systems." Why it matters: Nylon chapter: DuPont's own explanation of how its nylon 6,6 carpet fibre was made, useful for describing the fibre side of tufted carpet. Late (1991), so background rather than evidence for the 1950s questions. Found: Hagley Digital Archives, search "carpet fiber", 2026-10-28.