Carpeting

PROS:

• It is a very durable fiber with excellent performance characteristics. 
• Its strengths include good resiliency, good yarn memory to hold twist, good carpet cleaning. 
• It is not inherently stain resistant, because of this most nylons are treated with a stain treatment for protection against household spills and stain. 
• It is abrasion resistance, and is manufactured in both BCF and staple fiber. 
• It is the strongest fiber, making it an excellent choice for the heavy traffic of an active household or commercial facility. 
• It is the most durable of the synthetics fiber carpets. 
• It is soil and mildew resistant and resilient, but is prone to static. 
• It is anti-static treatment reduces carpet static. 
• Nylon has Continuous filament fibers, which minimize pilling and shedding.

CONS:

• Nylon typically cost more compare to other fibers.
• Nylon can have a fading issues in area were sun exposure is heavy.
• Nylon can leave heavy vacuum marks.

2. POLYESTER versatility as a carpet fiber continues to grow. Polyester fiber produces some of the most beautiful colorations available.

PROS:

• It has exceptional softness; making it ideal for thick, cut pile styles. 
• It has naturally and permanently stain resistant and fade resistant. 
• It has excellent color clarity, color retention, strength, and abrasion resistance. 
• It is easily cleaned and they resist water-soluble stains. 
• It is a fiber that has been reclaimed from post consumer products.

CONS:

• Avoid high pile heights with low-density construction. These products tend to flatten. 
• Polyester is susceptible to piling, shedding and oil-based Stains.

3. POLYPROPYLENE (Olefin) makes up about 30 % of the fiber used in U.S. carpet manufacturing today. It is the fastest growing carpet fiber in Naperville Flooring purchases today.

PROS:

• It is very inexpensive to make. 
• It is extremely resistant to stains, fading, and moisture. 
• It is solution dyed, which means the color is added during the time of production and not dyed after. 
• It can be cleaned with bleach. 
• It is resistance to sun fading.

CONS:

• Polypropylene is not recommended for heavy traffic. (In school not a good idea, but in your family room the carpet will perform well) 
• Polypropylene has a limited color selection. 
• Polypropylene fiber can have issues with crushing.

4. WOOL remains a premier fiber in Naperville Flooring industry. Because it is the most expensive carpet fiber, wool is generally used only in luxury carpets and area rugs.

PROS:

• It has yields a soft, warm, comfortable feel. 
• It has ages well and is easy to clean.

CONS:

• Wool does not possess natural resistance to moisture or abrasion. 
• Wool holds 10 times its weight in moisture, it is susceptible to shrinking and mold and mildew growth.