Infloormation

Over decades, carpet markets and styles have changed, but what hasn’t changed much is the available selection of carpet fibers! Today, just like 20 years ago, nylon and polyester are the sales leaders for residential carpet. Fortunately for us as consumers, their quality has continued to improve. Wool owns but a tiny piece of the market, yet remains the standard for luxury and comfort.

•    Nylon
o    Has led the residential sales market for 50 years
o    Looks good, resists stain, and performs extremely well at reasonable prices
o    Can be expected to last for 10 – 20 years with basic maintenance (when installed over a quality cushion)

•    Polyester
o    The “comeback kid” of carpet, has overcome a reputation of performing poorly
o    Now accounts for up to one-fourth of residential carpet sales
o    Performs well when constructed properly – with multiple plies and twists in the yarn

•    Wool
o    Known for its distinctive beauty, charm, color saturation and elegance for hundreds of years
o    Grows old gracefully, compared to nylon, which “uglies out” as it ages
o    Performs wonderfully for 20 years or more when given basic maintenance and installed over a quality pad.

Stay tuned for upcoming blog entries, where each of the individual fibers will be highlighted.