Because area rugs aren’t anchored to the floor at their edges, they need to be finished on all sides to prevent fraying. While there are several different aesthetic options for carpet binding and finishing, durable solutions require the use of an industrial sewing machine or carpet serger.

Eagle Parts & Machinery is one of the nation’s premier distributors of industrial sewing machines and related equipment. Since 1984, the Chatsworth, GA, company has delivered dependable machinery to their many clients nationwide, all while staying on the cutting edge of industrial sewing technology. Below they explain the three most common methods of carpet binding for area rugs.

3 Common Types Of Carpet Binding

Basic Binding

The simplest method of carpet binding uses a carpet binding machine to affix a thin strip of durable fabric along every edge of a piece of carpet. Polyester and cotton are the two most common choices for these carpet binding strips, and a range of colors and textures are available to enable virtually ideal matching for most carpet colors and types.

Serging

A carpet serger machine can also be used to produce a richer, more hand-sewn look along a carpet edge. Carpet sergers wrap thick fiber continuously around each edge of a piece of carpet, offering what many consider to be a more refined look, albeit at a higher expense than carpet binding.

Fringing

The most expensive and highest-maintenance option for edging an area rug is fringing, which leaves a loose fringe or tassels along the edges of the carpet. While this binds the edges of the carpet efficiently and results in the softest look, it can lead to some cleaning and maintenance issues for the end user.

Regardless of the aesthetic sought in carpet binding, any large-scale production requires the use of specialized equipment, such as carpet sergers or industrial sewing machines. Since 1984, many in the industry have turned to Eagle Parts & Machinery to provide precise, dependable equipment for a range of industrial textile needs, from carpet binding to turf sewing. Visit them online to view a full catalog or call (706) 695-8637 today!