Texturing conditions were systematically varied in a factorial experiment, and the resulting yams characterized for crimp, relative dyeability, and propensity to form streaks in two-ply saxony carpets. The streaks were highly correlated with crimp rather than dye variations, with high and low crimp yarn implants producing light and dark streaks, respectively. The crimp level was also quantitatively correlated with texturing changes and a novel carpet tuft compression measurement. This analytical tool allows, for the first time, confirmation. of crimp-related carpet streaks.
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