Packaging

Each rug is inspected and packaged with care to best protect it during shipping. Rugs may be rolled face in or face out. Serged rugs, for example, are typically packaged face out to help the rug lay flat when unrolled. However, rugs with attached pad or wide border applications are rolled face in. In those cases, rolling face out could encourage the pad to delaminate or damage the padded border at the corners.

Rugs with a wide border or jute braid border are packaged with corrugated flute within the roll. The purpose is to fill the void created by the thicker border during roll up, which enhances stability and protects material in transit. Diagram rugs may include corrugated flute for the same reason.

All rugs are packaged on a core. The core selected will vary based on the rug size, weight, and border application. Regular wall, 3.5” diameter core (0.125” thickness) is the most used core for small to medium sized rugs. Regular wall, 5” diameter cores are utilized for rugs with wide padded borders. The increased diameter puts less stress on the border. For our largest, heaviest rugs the “Ultrex” is our most durable core and extremely resistant to breakage. This thick wall core measures 3.5” in diameter and 0.4” thick.

Fibreworks sources high quality, plastic materials formulated for superior durability and made specifically for the carpet industry. Fibreworks plastic tubing (.008” thickness) with suffocation warning is used for all rugs. Tuff Grip (.008” thickness) is added around the ends of rugs for additional corner protection. Broadloom cuts are packaged in Centerfold (.004” thickness). Rolls are wrapped with this plastic sheet folded over, effectively resulting in at least .008” thickness.

Fibreworks only uses carpet poles when handling material. Large rugs and broadloom are packaged with a hole in one end so a carpet pole attachment can be used for handling. The other end is sealed. A carrier using equipment other than a carpet pole can tear the material. Small rugs that ship via UPS or FedEx ground are sealed on both ends.

Although great care is taken, packaging can be compromised during transit which is why it is important to thoroughly inspect. Note that ‘concealed damage’ can occur which may not be evident until the roll is opened. Some common examples are 1.) a broken core which can cause wrinkles in material, 2.) a core that shifts or is accidently removed causing grease to be transferred. Please refer to Shipping Information for more details regarding damage and ways to protect yourself if a claim is needed.