Soft Comfort Solutions

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Nylon

Nylon is very soft, durable, and resistant to stains and abrasion. The highly resilient fibres can be revived by steam-cleaning to restore much of their original loft. Nylon is the most popular carpet material and is used in roughly three-quarters of all manufactured carpeting.

Polyester

Polyester is prized for its ability to hold vibrant, fade-resistant colours. The fibre is also non-allergenic. In many cases, this material is made from recycled plastic bottles, making it eco-friendly. Its main drawback is that it is prone to flatten under weight, making it a bad choice for high-traffic areas.

Wool

Wool is a natural, luxurious, long-lasting material, is the softest carpet fibre you can find. Unfortunately, low-grade wool is more susceptible to staining, while high-grade wool is extremely expensive. Some manufacturers combine wool with synthetic fibres to create a carpet with the benefits of both.

Saxony

Saxony is made of individual strands standing straight up and down to create a lush, fuzzy surface. The drawback to this style is that those strands are easily crushed down by feet and vacuums, leaving impressions on its surface.

It is also susceptible to wear-and-tear, as well as staining, making Saxony carpets a floor treatment to be used only in low-traffic areas.

Frieze

The frieze consists of individual strands tightly twisted and kinked, causing them to curl erratically across the surface of the carpet. This highly durable style tends to hide dirt and wear and is suitable for high-traffic and commercial settings.

Berber

Uncut carpet pile leaves the entire yarn loop intact on the surface of the piece. These carpets tend to be highly durable, easy to clean, and resistant to stains, making them perfect for high-traffic commercial applications.

Uncut pile carpets also don't show indentations caused by footprints and vacuum marks.