Carpet Fiber 101
Approximately 97% of carpeting is made from synthetic fibers which are more resistant to stains and much less expensive than natural materials. The other 3% are natural fibers which tend to resist crushing from traffic. There are 6 primary types of fibers used in rugs: acrylic, nylon, olefin blends of nylon & olefin, polyesters (new & recycled), and wools. Choosing your carpet and knowing the fiber is an important step. Palmer’s Home Flooring is here to help you learn more.
polyester
Polyester Carpet
Good for Low to Medium Traffic Areas
Benefits:
- Cost Effective
- Fade Resistant
- Resists Water
- Based Stains
- Resists Moth and Mildew
- Sometimes made from recycled material
Disadvantages:
- Poor Resiliency Leading to Crushing
- Susceptible to Pilling and Shredding
- Non- Resistant to Oil Stains
- Synthetic
nylon
Nylon Carpet
Good for High Traffic Areas
Benefits:
- The Most Durable
- Very Resilient to Crushing, Matting and Abrasion
- Stain Resilient and Resistant
- Soil and Mildew Resilient and Resistant
- Works well with most cleaners
- Very Versatile
Disadvantages:
- More Expensive
- Prone to Static
- Synthetic
olefin
Olefin Carpet
Good for Medium Traffic Areas
Benefits:
- Stain Resistant
- Mildew and Moisture Resistant
- Resists Chemical Stains
- Resists Bleaching and Fading
- Cleans Well
Disadvantages:
- Susceptible to Oil and Soil Stains
- Poor Resiliency Leading to Crushing
- Poor Abrasion Resistance
- Doesn’t Wear as well as Nylon and Wool
- Synthetic
wool
Wool Carpet
Good for High Traffic Areas
Benefits:
- Luxuriously soft, Wonderful feel, fine quality carpet
- Resilient to Crushing, Matting and Abrasion
- Durable
- Works well with most cleaners
- Naturally Stain Resistant
- Flame Retardant
- Environmentally Friendly
Disadvantages:
- More Expensive
- Susceptible to Shrinking
- Special Care when cleaning
Update:
Thank you for your interest in Palmer’s Home Flooring. A full service carpet, hardwoods, vinyl, ceramic tile, and laminate company located in Denver, North Carolina.
Our locations are now expanded into Sherrills Ford, Stanley, Lincolnton, Iron Station, Maiden, Mooresville, Davidson, Huntersville, Cornelius all located in the beautiful Lake Norman, North Carolina area. If your location isn’t listed here, please call us at 704-516-9227.
