A little about Carpet Fiber

​Carpet Fiber
Learning about carpet fiber will help you clean and maintain them. You should decide on the best type of carpet fiber for your household depending on your needs.

Determining the Right Type of Fiber:
There are a few factors that will help you with your decision. There are a lot of fiber types available and considering these points will enable you to choose the most suitable one.

Traffic:
Are you installing your carpets in high traffic areas? Are you keeping them for an area where there will be minimum wear? Make sure that you choose a durable type of fiber that will last for long if you are installing your carpets in a family room or a play room.

Nature of the Household:
Do you have kids and pets? If this is the case, then you need to make sure that you are buying high quality fiber. It should be stain resistant and should endure wear and tear. Moreover, you must make sure that it won’t be subject to mold or damage with regular cleaning.

Budget:
Your budget is an important factor to consider when you are shopping for the best carpet. There are a lot of options to choose from. Synthetic fiber usually costs less than natural fiber. However, you should also take other factors into consideration like durability and resiliency when you are choosing the most perfect piece for your home.

Which Fiber is Right for Me?
Nylon Fiber:
Nylon fiber is very durable and will last for years. It is also very easy to maintain and clean. However, it will get easily get stained. This is why you have to use a stain protector on a regular basis to make sure that your carpet is always safe. It is very resilient and will maintain its plush.  

Polyester:
Polyester or PET is stain resistant. It is also very soft and plush and comes in a lot of vibrant and bright colors. However, it is not as durable or resilient as nylon. It tends to shed and is also very hard to clean. Nevertheless, it is a great option if you want to add a carpet to a low traffic area or in a household that doesn’t have kids or pets. It is also less expensive than nylon.

Olefin:
People usually use olefin because it is rather durable and budget friendly. It is the best option to use in family rooms or living rooms because it is stain resistant. It also resists mold. However, it is not easy to keep clean and tends to mat down fast.

​Wool:
Wool is a natural luxurious fiber. Carpets are usually made of a wool and nylon blend. The nylon will give wool some of its durability and resiliency. Wool carpets are very soft and very warm. Wool is also naturally fire resistance. However, wool carpets are rather expensive and need to be cleaned professionally on a regular basis.
Spending some time to select the most suitable fiber will enable you to buy the perfect carpet.