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A carpet's fiber gives you valuable information for selecting and caring for your carpet.

Fiber is carpet's basic ingredient.

The four basic fibers used in carpets today all have their individual strengths. Even more importantly, they all make excellent carpets. Your ultimate choice will be determined by the characteristics that are most important to you.

Although some carpets are made of blends, most are made entirely of one of the following four fibers:

Nylon

Nylon is the most widely used carpet fiber. Though it has many strengths, the greatest is its...strength. Nylon is incredibly durable and resilient. Because of its resistance to matting and wear, you will never see a visibly worn carpet path in even the busiest spots of your home. Nylon carpet fiber is soft yet strong, shows color brilliantly, and cleans well. Though not inherently stain resistant, most nylons are treated with a stain-resist carpet treatment for protection against household spills and stains.

Polypropylene

The use of polypropylene in carpet has grown dramatically over the past ten years due to the popularity of Berber style loop carpets. Polypropylene is extremely resistant to stains, fading, and moisture. Polypropylene, a value-oriented fiber, is also notably colorfast because it is solution dyed, which means the color is added during production and not dyed later. The color is such an inherent part of the fiber that you can even clean polypropylene with bleach.

Polyester

The appreciation for polyester's versatility as a carpet fiber continues to grow. Polyester offers exceptional softness, making it ideal for thick, cut pile styles. Polyester is also naturally and permanently stain resistant and fade resistant. It has excellent color clarity, color retention, strength, and abrasion resistance. Carpets made from this fiber are easily cleaned and they resist water soluble stains.

Wool

The preeminent natural fiber, wool yields a soft, warm, comfortable feel. Although wool does not possess natural resistance to moisture or abrasion, it ages well and is easy to clean. Because it is the most expensive carpet fiber, wool is generally used only in luxury carpets and area rugs.

Textured Plush

Most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpet
Textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
Adds casual beauty to any room
Looks great between vacuuming
Preferred style for busy households
A great "whole-house" carpet

Saxony

Refined cut-pile surface
Luxuriously smooth, soft finish
Beautiful with traditional interiors
Adds distinctive elegance to any room
Ideal for living and dining rooms
Shows subtle highlights and accents

Berber Loop-Pile

A wool-like look and rugged loop surface
Natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal atmosphere
Tight loop texture helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
Subtle patterns fit a variety of room styles
Ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage furnishings

Berber Cut-Pile

A new berber look with all the wonderful color and interest of traditional loop berbers
The great plush "feel" of thick, cut pile carpet
Beautifully crafted and colored yarns add personality to any room
Very versatile decoratively, ideal for casual rooms, kids' rooms, etc.
Subtle color flecks help hide soil that might appear between cleanings

Cut/Loop

Carved definition with cut-and-loop pile
Accent colors spice up floor surfaces
Multicolor effects hide soil and stains
Looks great between vacuuming
Choose from soft tonals to bolder color combinations

Commercial Loop

Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor
Durable long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic areas
Intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical installations
Textured surfaces provide subtle highlights