The Flooring Network- Carpet Fibers and Styles

Carpet Fibers to fit your lifestyle...........

Nylon - The very first synthetic fiber. Offers good resilience and the ability to maintain its appearance, outstanding resistance against wear, good texture retention and good cleanability. Good for all traffic areas.

Polyester - Offers good resistance to abrasion, excellent stain removal properties and vibrant coloration. Exceptional softness.

Olefin - Good resistance to abrasion and excellent stain removal. Low static levels with fade and moisture resistant.

Wool - A luxurious natural fiber. Offers good texture retention and resilience. Good cleanability.

Blends - A carpet constructed with a combination of the fibers described above.

The Perfect Style for you...........

Saxony - A cut pile carpet with the surface yarns that are even across the face. Often referred to as a "plush" carpet. An elegant formal look.

Textured Saxony - A cut pile with an irregular surface appearance (sheen like) made possible by an increased yarn twist. Minimizes footprints and always ideal for an informal atmosphere.

Sculptured - A design in a carpet created by having yarns of various lengths tufted into the backing to create a tracery appearance for a traditional look. Also referred as a cut and loop.

Frieze - Yarns that have been tightly twisted to give a rough, nubby appearance to the carpet. Highly durable and long wearing.

Loop Pile - A carpet manufactured with even loops (level loop) tightly connected and held together by the carpet backing. Informal and versatile.

Berber - Loop pile carpet available in a variety of loop sizes in a solid color yarn or blended with multi colored yarns to create a subtle effect. Contemporary atmosphere yet stylish.

Tone on Tone - A textured carpeting containing yarn in at least two different shades of the same color to create a shadowy pattern. Distinctively elegant.

Multi-Color - A textured carpeting containing a multitude of different colored yarns tufted together to create a contemporary look.

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