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CARPET FIBERS
Acrylic: Made from a synthetic material, acrylic carpets are factory-made and are a good option if you want the look of a wool carpet but without the high price tag. It’s also hypoallergenic, so it won’t cause any issues with allergies.
Nylon: Long considered as one of the most durable synthetic carpets available, nylon is great for traffic-heavy areas in the home. It has strong fibers that readily retain their shape, allowing the carpet to maintain its original appearance for longer. A key advantage of nylon is its wide range of entry price points.
Olefin: Olefin is a synthetic carpet fiber that’s made from melted plastic materials and is known for its resistance to moisture and mold. It’s often installed in areas with a high potential for water damage. Olefin is an inexpensive carpet that’s extremely resistant to staining. You can even bleach this carpet without changing its color.
Wool: Wool is a higher-end carpet fiber that offers all the bells and whistles. If well maintained, it can stand up to decades of wear while retaining its original color. Wool fibers are naturally coiled, giving the carpet a built-in resilience that synthetic fibers lose over time. It’s a naturally safe flooring with high resistance to flames.
PILE HEIGHT
Pile height is the height or length of the visible fibers of a carpet pile and can be broken down into three distinct categories:
Low Pile Carpet: under 1/4 inch
Medium Pile Carpet: under 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
High Pile Carpet: under 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch
STAIN RESISTANCE
Stain resistance is a necessary consideration for any carpet buyer, but especially those with pets or children. While most carpet fibers are treated with stain-resistant chemicals to keep them from absorbing liquid spills, some carpets are more stain-resistant than others. For example, wool, nylon and polyester are more stain-resistant than the fibers used in an acrylic carpet. These types of carpets are highly recommended for spill-prone areas such as the living room, dining room and children’s bedrooms.
MOST POPULAR CARPET TYPES FOR HOMESÂ
Carpet flooring comes in three basic types of pile: cut pile, loop pile and a cut and loop pile combination.
Cut pile carpet is a sheared carpet with exposed fiber ends and is often made out of polyester and wool
Frieze carpet has a knobby appearance, making frieze a more modern version of the shag carpet. It has a dense texture — perfect for areas that see heavy foot traffic. Frieze is a great carpet for family rooms, hallways and other areas of the house that get a lot of use.
Saxony carpet Saxony is the most traditional cut pile carpet, with twisted fibers that stand straight up and are cut into even lengths. Best suited for living rooms, saxony carpet feels soft and plush underfoot and can add a level of elegance and sophistication to a room
