MOST COMMONLY USED MATERIAL FOR YOUR HOME CARPET
Wool and nylon fibers are the most durable of the five basic fibers. The type of fiber used determines the performance and appearance of the carpet. The fiber content is usually listed on the label on the back of the product.
WOOL
Wool is a luxury and beautiful business model, it is softer than synthetics, very good and very protective, but it cannot be cheap.
NYLON
Nylon follows wool in terms of durability and feel, but more in the middle of the price. It has the best stain resistance, gives color quickly and easily. Some newer products have better damage and stain resistance. Others have carbon-composite nylon filaments woven into the yarn to absorb shocks. Some of these are nylon as reinforced as wool.
OLEFIN OR POLYPROPYLENE
Olefin is durable, water and stain resistant, making it ideal for indoor/outdoor rugs and commercial spaces. It is best to use low-grade carpet, as it is less elastic than nylon; otherwise it may clump or break.
POLYESTER
Polyester is known for its softness or texture, especially when used as luxury towels. It has good color retention and stain resistance, but is less elastic than nylon. Acrylic has the advantages of wool, but at a lower cost. However, it is rarely found in large carpets due to the tendency of the fibers to swell and dissolve. This moisture and mildew resistant fiber is used in carpets.
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