Fiber Content

Wool

• Most expensive fiber type
• Resists crushing and matting
• Known for soft feel under foot
• May abrade or fuzz
• Yellows in bright sunlight
• Natural acclimitizatioin to surroundings; mildew resistant
• Flame retardation

Nylon

• Best selling fiber type
• Can feel almost as soft as wool
• Mildew resistant
• Good resilience and abrasion resistant
• Takes dye well for beautiful color options

Olefin/Polypropylene

• Generally resists staining, fading, abrasion, and moisture
• Cannot be solution dyed; color options limited
• Affordable price points

Polyester

• Resists staining
• Fair resilience
• May be made from recycled plastics

Construction Styles

Cut Pile

• Deeper and thicker; gives more luxurious feel
• Crushes under high foot traffic
• More soil retention
• More texture; less footprints & vacuum tracks
• Appropriate for formal living rooms or master bedrooms

Level loop

• Smooth and easy to vacuum
• Wears well
• Denser; performs better
• Doesn't feel as soft
• Appropriate for stairs, family rooms, and higher traffic areas

Berber

• Variation on level loop with thicker yarn
• Genuine: wool
• Available: wool, nylon, olefin, or nylon blen
• Thicker yarn is easier to snag

Multi-level loop

• Texture has pockets for a unique look
• Soil hiding properties