The 4 Main Types Of Carpet Fibers And Why They Matter

Carpet long has been and will long remain one of the most popular flooring options available to homeowners. The benefits of carpet, which have been discussed in this blog in great detail, are innumerable. In addition to being comfortable, easy to maintain, and safe for children, carpet is one of the most affordable flooring choices. For all these reasons, carpet continues to be a best-seller for the team at Dolphin Carpet & Tile and other retail flooring stores across the country. 

For some, simply put, carpet is carpet. It’s soft, warm, and can go in various parts of the house. But for others interested in learning more about the carpet flooring options available, there is plenty to learn. 

This blog will highlight the different types of carpet fibers available at Dolphin. In educating you on these fibers, you’ll learn what makes each one unique and which one best suits you and your home. 

Nylon Carpet

Nylon is the most popular carpet option on the market today. Not only is nylon carpet incredibly durable, but it also offers an ease of maintenance that is unparalleled. Its advanced stain resistance separates nylon carpets from other types of fiber. 

The deep-rooted absorbancy defense of nylon carpet means that if spills or liquid messes occur, the substance is unlikely to settle into your carpet floors, provided the spiller cleans it up promptly. Nylon carpeting may cost more than other options, but it remains quite affordable compared to other flooring options. Consider nylon carpet for your home! 

Wool Carpet

Wool carpet is a highly long-lasting flooring that is very comfortable underfoot. Offering resilience and spring for years after its original installation, wool is a desirable flooring option for those with children. While all carpet options offer safety, wool, with its softness, is among the safest. 

Wool, too, is a flooring that promotes sustainable and green living. By acting as a natural insulator, wool carpet helps keep a house warm in the winter, thus mitigating gas and other heating methods. It can also absorb water vapor in the summer months, preventing humidity within a home and minimizing the need for an air conditioner. We think you’ll love wool carpets in your home. 

Triexta Carpet

Triexta carpet is an eco-friendly flooring option that offers resistance to stains and an attractive price tag. Exceptionally durable, triexta carpet can last extended periods if appropriately maintained. Triexta is less established than other flooring options on the list but has recently gained popularity due to its lack of a carbon footprint and budget-friendly nature. 

And again, triexta handles spills and messes incredibly well. Spills on trixeta flooring can typically be cleaned just by using water and a cloth, eliminating harmful and toxic cleaning solutions. 

Polyester Carpet

Polyester carpet is an excellent flooring fiber option for a home. Though less durable than nylon, polyester still offers resistance to spills. This fiber works to repel liquids and thus provides additional resistance for liquid messes. 

Polyester carpet is also an eco-friendly option as more and more major brands are opting to make their polyester carpet out of recycled materials. For all these reasons, we think you’ll love polyester carpets in your home. 

No matter what type of carpet fiber you go with, you can’t go wrong. Carpet is an excellent flooring option for your home. Contact us today to learn more about the carpet options available to you at Dolphin Carpet & Tile!