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Carpet Identification

CarpeTell
Carpet Scanner

Identifies 9 major flooring materials and 3 blends in approximately 1 second. Purpose-built for carpet recycling, with a replaceable battery and rugged build for the sorting floor.

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ID speed
12
Carpet grades
12hr
Battery life
CarpeTell scanning Nylon 6 carpet
No manual ID needed
12 carpet grades sorted in 1 second
CarpeTell handheld device in use
Device in Use
CarpeTell device backside view
Device Detail
CarpeTell with carpet samples
With Samples
Supported Materials

12 carpet grades
on one device.

9 Pure Materials

Nylon 6Nylon 66PP (Polypropylene)PVCRubberPETWoolPUPTT

3 Blends

Wool-NylonPTT-NylonPTT-PET

Industry-standard colour codes: CarpeTell ships with preset LED colours matching industry convention. PET = Blue, Nylon 6 = Green, PP = Yellow, and more. All fully customisable via the app.

Built for Carpet

Engineered for the
recycling floor.

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Replaceable Battery

Up to 12 hours per charge. Swap batteries without tools, keep spares ready for multi-shift operations. Charged via a dedicated holder.

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Built for the Sorting Floor

Rugged housing built for continuous use. Drop-resistant, dust-resistant, and designed to keep working shift after shift without performance degradation.

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Industry Colour Codes

Includes industry-standard colour conventions for all 9 fibre types. Assign custom colours to any material, sorters recognise grades instantly.

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International Power

USB-C charger ships with international plug adapters. Deploy globally without sourcing local accessories.

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Cloud Upload & Analytics

Scan data uploads via Wi-Fi. Analyse material composition by batch, date, or operator. Export to Excel for compliance reporting.

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Sensing Module Available

Integrate the same sensor into automated sorting conveyors and industrial sorting systems. Wide-range industrial comms interfaces supported.

Technical Specifications

Full spec reference.

Operating PrincipleNIR reflectance spectroscopy, 1–2 µm band. AI algorithms included.
Identification Speed~1 second (no internet required)
Power SupplyUSB-C wall adapter + international plugs
BatteryReplaceable Li-ion · up to 12 hours per charge · user-replaceable without tools
ConnectivityBluetooth LE + 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + cloud upload
Footprint17 × 8 × 5 cm · 360 g (12.7 oz)
AppFree iOS + Android
Warranty1 year standard
Materials Supported9 pure + 3 blends (12 total)
LED ColoursIndustry-standard + fully customisable
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Identification speed

12

Carpet grades identified

12hr

Battery per charge · user-replaceable

Download the full spec sheet

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📖 Documentation

Product Overview

See CarpeTell
scan carpet live.

Watch CarpeTell identify carpet fibre in a single contact scan, faster than any manual process, built for the sorting floor.

Video preview
▶ 2 min overview CarpeTell, Carpet Fibre Identification
⚡ 1-second scan
🏠 Pile & backing identified
♻️ Recycling-ready data
☁️ Cloud dashboard
Early adopters welcome

Join the first wave of carpet recyclers using NIR

CarpeTell is purpose-built for the carpet recycling industry, a category that has historically had no good identification solution. We're working directly with early customers to prove the technology in your specific stream. Talk to our team and let's discuss what you're sorting.

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Purpose-built for carpet recycling.

Talk to our
team.

We'll walk you through a live CarpeTell demo, how to scan, what grade results look like, and how it fits into your carpet recycling line.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Why choose a subscription over a one-off purchase? +
A subscription spreads the cost into predictable monthly payments, includes software updates, and can be easier to justify as an operating expense rather than a capital purchase. A one-off purchase gives you full ownership with no ongoing fees. Both options include access to the Matoha app and Cloud dashboard. Compare options →
How long is the contract for subscriptions? +
Subscription terms vary by plan. Please contact us for current contract lengths and flexible options — we can often accommodate rolling monthly or annual arrangements depending on your needs.
What is the cancellation policy? +
One-off purchases come with a 21-day money-back guarantee — if the device doesn't work for your materials, return it for a full refund. For subscription plans, cancellation terms are outlined in your agreement. Get in touch if you have any questions.
How long does delivery take? +
FabriTell, PlasTell and CarpeTell handheld devices ship within approximately 60 days of order. The S-Bench system has a longer lead time due to custom configuration — contact us for current availability. We ship worldwide.
Can I try before I buy? +
Yes — we offer a live demonstration where we scan samples you send in advance, so you can see results on your own materials before committing. All devices also come with a 21-day money-back guarantee. Book a demo →
Do the devices work without an internet connection? +
Yes — all Matoha devices identify materials fully offline. The AI runs on-board, not in the cloud. Wi-Fi is only used for syncing scan data to Matoha Cloud and receiving firmware updates, both of which are optional.