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Choosing the Right Fibre

The choice of a fibre should be based on intended use, appearance and cost. No one carpet fibre is the same. There are two classes of fibre; natural, like wool or cotton etc and man made, such as nylon, polypropylene etc. Both have advantages and disadvantages.

The following information is intended to help you select the fibre best suited to your needs.

FIBRE
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
DURABILITY
Resistance
to Abrasion
RESILENCY
Resistance
To Crushing
SOILING
Resistance
To Soiling
STAINING
Resistance to Staining
CLEANABILITY
Wool The traditional carpet fibre. Can require anti-static treatment
Very good
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Very Good
Nylon Wide variety of styles. Worlds most popular carpet fibre. Look for anti-static treatment.
Excellent
Excellent
Good
if treated and
branded fibre
Good
If treated and
branded fibre
Very Good
If treated and
branded fibre
Polypropylene Moisture resisting fibre used in outdoor/indoor carpets, commercial and residential. Relatively static-free.
Very Good
Very Good
In suitable
construction
Good
Very Good
Good
Acrylic Synthetic that most closely resembles wool in feel.
Fair to Good
Good to
Very Good
Fair
Good
Good
Polyester Soft and luxurious, offering excellent apparent value.
Excellent
Good
if heat set yarn
fair if not
Good
Fair
Very Good