Carpet offers more comfort, ease of maintenance and health benefits than many of the other leading flooring choices. It is also a more cost effective option with styles and color to coordinate with all interiors. Choosing the correct fiber is an important decision in selection process. We can assist you in finding the proper fiber for the job.
Wool
Wool has been used for thousands of years to make carpets and rugs. Its superior quality allows for extensive designs, colors and patterns.
Exceptionally dyed: Its affinity to the dye make colors bold and clear.
Green: It’s natural, renewable and biodegradable.
Hypoallergenic: Providing air purification and moisture control.
Naturally Insulating: Reducing heat loss, noise levels and moderates temperature and humidity, Inherently flame retardant.
Easy to Clean: Naturally Resistant to soiling and staining due to its lanolin content which stops stains and soils from penetrating the fiber.
Superior Resiliency: Springs back to shape after crushing from traffic and furniture.
Nylon
Second to wool carpets are nylon carpets. Nylon has the best performance qualities of all the synthetic fibers. Nylon carpet comes in a variety of styles and colors.
Very durable: Good yarn resiliency and crush resistance. Great for high traffic areas.
Easy to clean: Stain protection applied to the fiber deters absorption of stains and soiling.
Moisture Resistant: Great for damp areas.
P.E.T Polyester
This fiber is ideal for loop construction carpets such as berbers and for outdoor areas, however it is not as resilient to wear as wool or nylon.
Green: Made from recycled green plastic bottles.
Fade Resistant: Its color fastness is ideal for heavy sunlit rooms.
Moisture and Mildew Resistant: Allows you to use it for outdoor spaces.
Easy to clean: It’s highly stain resistant and able to be cleaned with harsher chemicals due to it color retention.
Can be prone to matting and crushing.
Polymers
New to the industry, these fibers are revolutionizing sustainability in carpet. Using such renewable sources as corn, these fibers are the synthetic “green” alternative to wool.
Green: Made with new polymers that are renewable resources as well as recyclable.
Very Durable: Excellent yarn resiliency and texture retention.
Stain Resistance: Engineered into the fiber, allow for even the worst spills to be easily cleaned with water.
Color Fastness: resistant to even bleach and other household chemicals.
Natural Fibers (Plant Derived)
Sisal, Jute, Hemp, Coir, Seagrass and Abaca are the leading sources among natural rugs. Along with being naturally green these products are also lend themselves to being a neutral backdrop for many interiors, making it the choice for interior designers everywhere. However, in high traffic or busy households, rugs may wear more quickly.
Green: Made from plants and grasses, so they are a renewable resource and biodegradable. They are also backed with a natural latex backing.
Unique Variations: Natural fibers rugs can vary in appearance due to weaving and shading of the fibers that create a unique characteristic unlike any other floor covering.
