CARPET FIBER:

The main types of fibers used today are Nylon, Polyester and Olefin. It is possible for fibers to become stronger and more resilient when they are woven in tighter stitch rates (more stitches per square inch) and twisted to a higher twist level.

NYLON is the most commonly used fiber on the market. It's feature are long wearing, great resilience, unlimited color choices, stain resistant when treated , has low piling and fuzzing when extruded in a continuous filament.

POLYESTER has taken back a strong foothold in the market. Polyester fiber dyes well, produces crisp, clean colors and has excellent color retention. All of which help resists carpet color fade. Polyester carpet has a nice feel (soft & bulky), is naturally stain resistant (better than nylon), affordable and a good value. However, new polyester carpet will shed fiber for some time. This "shedding" is normal for this style carpet.

OLEFIN most often is used in the manufacture of commercial carpets primarily because the fibers are colorfast and resist stains better than other carpet fibers. These types of carpets crossover to residential use because of the durability and ease of maintenance. ie: basements, family rooms, children's play areas, home office & dens.

FIBER TECHNOLEGIES: (Stain Treatments):

The major fiber producers are DuPont, Monsanto, Honeywell and 3M. Each producer has their own trademarked stain treatment, which they use on the fiber they produce. To learn about each producers stain technologies, use links below.

         


                

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