Natural-Fiber Carpet

"With So Many Carpet Fibers to Choose From How Can I Decide?...."

If you like the idea of having carpet that is made of all-natural fibers; fortunately, there are a number of options to choose from. 

.........Each of the following fibers has its own individual characteristics, producing a final product that is unique and beautiful in its own right.

Wool

Wool comes from sheep or lamb fleece, and the wool that is used to make carpet generally comes from countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and England. 

Wool has the ability to be stretched up to 40% of its original length, and can be bent back and forth more than 180,000 times without breaking. 

Because of this, wool carpet is resilient, and is the most durable type of carpet that you can buy.

Wool has been used to make carpet longer than any other material.  Because of its durable nature, along with its price tag, wool carpet is considered to be the most luxurious you can buy.

Silk

Another fiber of luxury when it comes to making carpet is silk.  Silk is produced by silkworm larva, and is spun in lengths of 300 to 1600 yards to form a cocoon. 

Silk is naturally flame-resistant, strong, and even in low humidity it is not subject to static charge.

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Cotton

Produced by the cotton plant, it is a vegetable seed fiber, and is a commonly used fiber in carpet making.  It is resistant to alkaline solutions, and becomes stronger when wet.

Because cotton fibers are highly absorbent, carpet that is made from cotton requires a longer drying time after being wet cleaned in order to avoid molding. 

It is also easily stained, and is subject to shrinkage.  Cotton carpet is also less able to retain its shaped when pressed down.

Cellulose Fiber

This type of fiber is produced by plants, and is not generally used as face yarns.  Rather, cellulose fiber is used to make carpet backing in both woven and tufted carpets.

Sisal

Produced from the leaves of the agave plant, sisal is used not only in carpet manufacturing, but also in rugs and rope. 

Because it stains easily and is difficult to clean, it is one of the least common components of carpet. 

Since it is also subject to excessive shrinkage, it is best to use low-moisture methods when cleaning sisal carpet.

Jute

This fiber comes from the jute plant, found in India, Pakistan, and South America.  The long, coarse fibers come from the plant's stalk, between the outer bark and the inner pulp.

Jute is normally used as a backing material in tufted carpets, and as weft yarns, across the width, in woven carpets.  Jute is a fairly inexpensive material and is commonly used to produce other products besides carpet. 

Some disadvantages of using jute to manufacture carpet are the fact that it is easily stained, and the fibers weaken when wet.  It is also subject to dry rot, mildew, and shrinkage.

Rayon

Though it starts out as wood pulp and cotton, the final fiber known as rayon is actually considered a synthetic one. 

Having received a number of chemical treatments, the end result is a fiber that has a silk-like appearance.  For this reason, rayon is often used to manufacture area rugs.

Rayon is prone to cellulose browning, is easily damaged by acids, and has low resistance to abrasion.

Every fiber makes a perfect floor covering if you understand its weak and strong points.  Consider the area, the traffic and the visual effect.  Then choose your carpet!

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Natural-Fiber Carpet