The aesthetic and performance of carpet is similar to the fabric in your clothing. The type of fiber used, the construction of the cloth, and the color all play a role in the styling, cost, and performance of that garment.
Fibre is your carpets basic ingredient, so it’s a good idea to start here when choosing which carpet is right for you. Carpet fibre can be made from a variety of materials, each with its own distinct characteristics. Some types of carpeting are harder to care for than others, and each type of fiber has advantages and disadvantages. It is important to take into account the room, space and budget when considering which fibre is best for you.
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WoolWool carpets have the most luxurious feel. Their subtle beauty can increase your enjoyment of any room. Wool’s unique fibre structure makes it durable and hardwearing, so wool carpets keep their appearance longer. Wool carpets can feel cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Wool has innate stain resistance properties, allowing spills to be cleaned more easily. It is also flame retardant and acts as an insulator, helping to reduce ambient noise. For more information on wool carpets, click here to reading about walking on wool from the Woolmark website. |
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Wool BlendBlend carpets are made up of varying percentages of wool and synthetic fibres, offering the resilience and durability of nylon fibres with the natural appearance and luxurious feel of wool. Used primarily in Cut Plush Pile and Twist Pile carpet styles, the added composition of nylon fibres assist in holding the twist definition, therefore providing improved wearing ability and reduced shedding from short fibres. |
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Solution Dyed NylonSolution Dyed Nylon offers complete consistency in colour as well as improved colourfastness against light, and is treated with lifetime anti-static protection. It offers long-term resilience, durability and superior stain resistance. Because Solution Dyed Nylon is nonporous, the fibre can resist stains and odours. |
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NylonNylon is usually regarded as a highly versatile fibre type. It can be constructed into virtually any style, and the nylon/synthetic fibres are extremely resistant to stains (provided they have been properly treated). Carpets made with nylon/synthetic fibres provide long-term resilience and durability. Colour choice is greatly increased because nylon fibres accept dye more readily than other fibres, providing you with scope to choose a carpet that will suit your style and needs. |
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PolyesterPolyester is not as strong as nylon, and if you have a room with heavy traffic, nylon is still the best option. But for light use around the home, polyester provides an excellent way to have a soft plush carpet at an affordable price. |
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PolypropyleneManufactured using synthetic fibres, polypropylene fibres have many similar properties and benefits as nylon fibres. Polypropylene yarn has excellent colourfastness properties with the incidence of sunlight and ozone fading greatly reduced, and also contains anti-static properties. Carpets manufactured using polypropylene yarn provide value for the budget conscious consumer. |
