| ...speckles. this pattern is not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical in hiding dirt and stains.
material varieties: berber carpets can be made from various materials, including wool, nylon, olefin (polypropylene), and polyester. each material offers different attributes in terms of comfort, durability, and cost.
advantages:
durability: thanks to their tight loop construction, berb... |
| ...nd cleans well. though not inherently stain
resistant, most nylons are treated with a stain-resist carpet treatment for
protection against household spills and stains.
polypropylene (also called olefin)
the use of polypropylene in carpet has grown dramatically over the past ten
years due to the popularity of berber style loop carpets. polypropylene is
extremely resistant to stains, fadi... |
| ...rialsthe first step in selecting a residential carpet is understanding the different types available and the materials they are made from. the most common types of carpet fibers are nylon, polyester, olefin (polypropylene), and wool, each offering unique benefits.
nylon: renowned for its durability and resilience, nylon is an excellent choice for high-traffic areas. it resists fading and maint... |
| ...agical,"
o'brien recalls. "luckily, i had my brushes and paper nearby and could capture
that special moment in my sketchbook."
available in azul and champagne colorways, willow is made of 100% olefin on
wilton looms in the united states. a 5'3" x 7'6" size retails for $599.
brushstrokes
capel rugs' third introduction for the o'brien line this market also began with
a joyful splash... |
| ...Loop-pile carpet tufted with thick yarn, such as wool, nylon or olefin. Often having random specks of color in contrast to a base hue, this floor covering has a full, comfortable feel, while maintaining an informal, casual look. Currently, this term has expanded to describe many level or multi-level loop carpet styles... |
| ...The process that sets the twist by heat or steam, enabling yarns to hold their twist over time. Important in cut pile carpet. Most nylon, olefin and polyester cut pile carpets are heat-set... |
| ...
Fiber Type: Some fibers are naturally more resilient than others. Nylon and wool, for example, are known for their excellent resilience. Polyester and olefin, while popular for other reasons, do not bounce back as readily and may show signs of crushing over time.
Pile Density: The denser the pile – that is, the clos... |
| ...Unbroken strand of synthetic fiber, such as filament nylon or olefin. Nylon and olefin are made by extruding molten polymer through a spinnerette (similar to a showerhead). The fibers are cooled, then stretched and textured into bundles referred to as yarn. This yarn can be plied or commingled with other yarn and then tufted... |
| ...Also known as polypropylene. It is used for molded items, sheets, films and fibers. Made from a by-product of gasoline refining, olefin has one ingredient: propylene. Since propylene is widely available at a comparatively lower cost than nylon base ingredients, olefin is less expensive than nylon. Olefin does not accept aqueous-based dyes or stains. Color is added in the manufacturing process in t... |
| ...sured in face weight, or how many fibers there are per square inch. The higher the face weight the more plush a carpet will feel.
Carpets come in a variety of materials including wool, nylon, olefin and polyester.
There are different types of carpet like twists, which is commonly referred to as a berber. Twist carpeting is composed of multiple twisted fibers set into the carpet bac... |
| ...Polypropylene, a polyolefin stiffer than the cheaper polyethylene, is used to produce carpet yarns because it is still less expensive than the other materials used for carpets. It is difficult to dye and does not wear as well as wool or nylon.
Polypropylene, sometimes referred to simply as "olefin", is commonly used to construct berber carpets. Large looped olefin berber carpets are us... |