Carpet – Choose a Right One

We live in a world that is constantly offering us more and more choices. There are also more choices in fiber types for carpet and area rugs as well. The most important aspect in selecting the right carpet for your home is the fiber. There are several fibers to choose from. The most popular Carpet Fibers are: Nylon, wool, Olefin and Polyester. Each fiber has advantages and disadvantages. It's up to you to choose the right carpet fiber that will meet your needs and goals and fit your budget too.

Nylon Carpet
Nylon is the best wearing fiber available today. More than 70% of carpet is made from nylon. This is because nylon is soft and very stain resistant.  Chances are your feet are resting on nylon right at this very moment. Nylon is well known for being the best choice if you want your carpet to last a long time. Nylon is a synthetic fiber and outperforms all other synthetic fibers. It wears well, resists abrasion and is easy to clean when anti-stain treatments are applied or designed into the fiber. Nylon comes in hundreds of beautiful styles and colors.

Wool Carpet
Wool being a natural fiber is much more expensive than any other carpet fiber.  It's also much softer and durable.  Wool is the softest, most durable carpet fiber that you can purchase.  The only drawback to wool besides its hefty price tag is that it is also the least stain resistant.  Wool sucks up spills like a sponge. 

Olefin Carpet
Olefin (Polypropylene) used to primarily be a commercial grade fiber.  Olefin carpet fiber is strong, resists wear and permanent stains, and it is easily cleaned. It is notably colorfast because Color is added in the fiber production. It resists static electricity and is often used in both indoor and outdoor installations because of its resistance to moisture and mildew.

POLYESTER (also called P.E.T.)
Polyester – can actually refer to a number of synthetic fibers, but the most common usage is for polyethylene terephthalate or PET. It is essentially a petroleum product that is spun into thin threads and then manufactured into any number of textile products, including carpets.