materials types of carpets

Wool is a soft and durable natural fiber if you choose a good quality for manufacturing. It is somewhat expensive and requires more care than the rest of the fibers, the loss of lint and matting. It is slightly less resistant to dirt and stains that synthetic yarns, it must also protect wetlands. Usually it is advisable to buy those that come with moth treatment, because the wool is vulnerable to invasion by this insect.


Wool rugs can be of pure wool or nylon blend.
Nylon is the fiber with better properties for use on carpets: high hardness and resistance to compression and fuzz, making it ideal for crowded areas. It is usually treated with additives that make it resistant and much to mold and dirt. These treatments, added to the raw material, non-stick properties and give antihumectantes for life, making them easy to clean and maintain. Unaffected by insects.
It was designed initially polypropylene carpet placed outdoors and in basements, due to its strong resistance to moisture, mold, water damage, stains, matting, wear and static electricity. Today its use is widespread because of its durability, appearance and texture similar to wool.

Fiber is a useful and safe, durable and easy to clean. Because the weave is dyed before, their colors are unchanged. Some types of polypropylene tend to fade and discolor when exposed to direct sunlight.

The polyester yarn is as durable as nylon, but is still quite resistant to wear and offers a wide variety of textures and colors. Although suffering matting (it tends to form balls) and wear, is a hypoallergenic material, repels moisture and resists fungus and a moth, and is easy to clean. To learn more about