The cleaning of Oriental and area rugs is a complicated and intricate process. A major concern during this process involved the rug fringes. Rug fringes are prone to some deterioration with normal use due to the fiber content of the fringes (usually cotton), their loose or low twist and their open ends. These characteristics make rug fringes susceptible to untwisting and texture loss during nromal use - vacuuming, walking, etc. There are additional reasons why fringes ...