Carpet can be made from a variety of fibres, or blends of fibres. Each fibre has it's benefits, for instance wool carpet is long-lasting and environmentally friendly, while nylon is stain resistant. As with carpet strengths and grades, the traffic and nature of use of the room or rooms you wish to carpet will determine the type of carpet needed.  

Below is a brief description on the types of carpet fibres available.

Wool

This natural fibre has been cultivated to meet the demands expected of a floor covering. The superior attributes of wool ensure it is a safe, resilient and long-lasting product. Furthermore, wool's ability to accept dyes and its subtle lustre combine to create unparalleled appeal to the eye and underfoot. Wool is a luxurious fibre, naturally non-flammable, non-abrasive and environmentally friendly.

Nylon

Nylon is a tough, hard wearing material. All nylons are treated to incorporate stain resistant properties, colourfastness and long-lasting wear. This will vary depending on the manufacturer and brand and can be identified by looking at the sample labels or by asking your Andersens sales staff for more information. Nylon yarn varies from premium to commodity, and white to solution dyed. These variations also impact on the performance of the carpet reflected in the warranty terms.

Wool Nylon Blends

Typically Wool Nylon blends feature 20% nylon, 80% wool. This union combines the durability of nylon with the softness and resilience associated with wool. The main benefit achieved by Wool Nylon blends is the extension to the carpets wear life.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is a closed-cell fibre and cannot absorb moisture. Consequently, this provides superior stain resistance, as any spilt liquids or solids are not absorbed into the fibre but merely sit in the pile for quick and easy cleaning. Additionally, this fibre is more colourfast than white nylon and is an extremely durable carpet fibre. However, it is not as resilient as wool or nylon so does tend to flatten in high traffic areas. Choosing a correct construction with polypropylene yarn is vital if you are to retain the carpet's attractive appearance over the long term. Advice from a professional is very important. Ask your Andersens consultant for assistance.

Polyester

The traditional benefits of polyester carpet are the softness to hand (or feel) when used in thick cut-pile carpet, the wide variety of bright, clear colours available and the resistance to water based stains and soil.   

Remember a carpeting consultant at your nearest Andersens store is trained to help you identify which carpet is suitable for you, so call or drop in at any time.