| CARPET FIBERS
Nylon: Nylon is the most common of all carpet fibers, and its high durability makes it a popular choice for areas of the home that receive high foot traffic. Resistant to most dirt, mildew and moisture, this fiber is also known for its ease of maintenance and non-allergenic properties. Nylon carpet must be treated to be stain and soil resistant.
Polyester: Polyester is noted for luxurious, soft hand when used in thick, cut-pile textures. It has excellent color clarity and retention, cleans easily and is inherently stain resistant.
PET Polyester: This is an excellent fiber choice for the budget-conscious. Polyester shares many of nylon’s non-allergenic, moisture and wear-resistant properties, but lacks the same degree of durability. Most PET Polyester carpet are manufactured from recycled plastic bottles.
Triexta: A completely new form of carpeting where fibers are extruded from a new generation of polymer, giving the carpet exceptional durability along with built-in stain-resistance, color clarity, colorfastness, a luxurious softness and ease of maintenance. Bleach cannot even stain this carpet.
Olefin (Polypropyline): This fiber was first used in carpets designed for the outdoors and in spaces with high levels of moisture and humidity. Color-fastness, resilience and resistance to water damage, mildew and piling are important benefits of this fiber. Polypropylene fiber is also recognized for a luxurious appearance and outstanding softness. Olefin is used in synthetic turf for sports surfaces. Many Berbers are made of olefin.
Wool: The preeminent natural fiber and used in the manufacture of carpets and rugs longer than any other fiber. Wool does not have the stain and abrasion resistance of some of the man-made fibers, but it is a resilient fiber. Each fiber is covered with a thin membrane, which acts as a repellant which prevents water from penetrating the fiber. Expect wool carpets to shed it's loose fibers in the beginning. This will gradually decrease the first couple of months.
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