Are you looking to buy new carpet for your home? Choosing new carpet can be a fun and exciting experience. However, with so many different selections, it can also be overwhelming. Depending on your lifestyle, different carpet fibers might be more suitable for you. There are four basic types of fiber used to manufacturer carpeting in the United States. Each has its own strengths and benefits. Below are some tips to help you choose the fiber best suited for you.

1.Nylon

This is the most popular fiber used to make carpet. It has outstanding durability against abrasion from foot traffic and provides brilliant color. Not only is it strong and long lasting, but it is also soft to the touch and stain resistant. This carpet is easy to clean and is great for those who have kids and pets. Advanced Generation Nylons can also be treated with a resin that makes them resistant to soil and stains.

Nylon Carpet

 2. Olefin (prolypropelene)

This is the fastest growing fiber due to the popularity of Berber carpet. It is great for kids and pets because it is extremely stain resistant. In addition, it is great for humid places because it is also extremely mildew resistant. It’s easy to clean, resists fading, and is a great value when used in a well constructed dense look carpet like Berber.

Berber Carpet

3. Polyester

Polyester carpet has an extremely soft feel and provides brilliant color. It is also naturally stain, fade, and abrasion resistant. It is used best in low dense pile construction.

Polyester Carpet

5. Wool 

Wool is the only natural fiber used to make carpet and the most expensive. Out of all the fibers, it is the most durable and resilient. It performs well in the heaviest traffic. It is easy to clean because wool naturally releases soil rather than absorbing it. However, because of it’s expense, wool is used mostly in luxury carpets and area rugs.

Wool Carpet