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Differences between Polyester and Nylon Carpets

The most common materials used in making carpets today are polyester and nylon. Sure, you might find an organic carpet here and there – typically on affluent floors – but synthetic carpet fibers are far more common. Both polyester and nylon fibers have their benefits, but which one is right for you? Let’s compare the […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On December 17, 2020

More on Carpet Fibers

In our last blog article, Preferred Carpet Care of Redding discussed the two commonly used construction methods for manufacturing carpet. Now we present some more information about the six types of fibers typically used as the material in these carpets. As we have discussed before, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Selecting the right […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On June 20, 2017

What Kind of Fibers are in My Carpet?

Your choice of carpeting material goes a long way towards determining its durability, feel, ease of maintenance, cost and look. For natural fibers, wall-to-wall carpets use wool and area rugs use wool, cotton, silk, flax, or hemp — just about any fiber can be found in hand-made rugs and some even mix fibers. Just as […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On April 4, 2017