THE USA CARPET INDUSTRY: 1975-76.

The article discusses highlights outlining the state of the U.S. carpet industry in 1975 and 1976 and presents an outlook for its immediate future. Expected changes in color application methods are seen as particularly important since color is expected to continue being the dominant factor that influences consumers' choice of carpets. The author argues that most pieces of equipment that are in place will not be totally utilized until 1977 due to their large productive capacities. The evolvement of carpet printing systems is described, including the development of rotary printing techniques and the Millitron printing machine, which is capable of producing either solid color or intricate patterns.