The appearance, texture and longevity of a carpet are largely determined by its fibre type. Carpets come in both natural and man-made fibre types.

A natural fibre from sheep, wool is renewable and sustainable.

Wool carpets have a natural and soft luxurious feel.
The unique fibre structure is strong and hard-wearing and provides natural protection to help resist staining and soiling.
Wool carpets absorb noise so are quiet and naturally flame retardent so are safe.
Wool’s natural properties help keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter.
Wool fibres are natural, renewable and biodegradeable.

Wool, mixed with a synthetic fibre.

Wool blends are usually 80% wool and 20% synthetic fibre but also come in a variety of other mixes, including the latest Wool Bamboo Fibre Blend.
Wool and synthetic blends offer the resilience and durability found in synthetic fibres with the natural appearance and luxurious feel of wool.
Mixing synthetic fibre with wool can help to hold the twist definition in some carpet styles, providing improved durability and reduced shedding from short fibres.
Wool Bamboo Fibre Blend carpet bring the benefits of two sustainable, high performing materials to the floor for luxurious softness, durability and natural style.

A new fibre made with 37% renewably sourced polymer from corn sugar*.

Extremely soft, it provides high stain, soil, wear and colourfast performance.
Triexta fibres are made with polymer from 37% corn sugar*.
*DuPont Sorona contains 37% renewably sourced ingredients by weight.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the production of Sorona are 63% lower than nylon 6.

A synthetic fibre.

Nylon carpets provide long term resilience, durability and stain resistance.
As nylon fibres readily accept dye they have a large colour palette.
SDN (solution dyed nylon) is dyed prior to extrusion so the colour is an integral part of the yarn – much like a carrot is orange all the way through.
SDN is highly regarded for its excellent abrasion resistance. In terms of pure wear, SDN outperforms every other carpet fibre.
SDN is very resilient, so these carpets can be cleaned with harsher cleaners.
- In general, SDN has superior light degradation, dye ability, elastic recovery, fatigue resistance and thermal stability.

A less expensive synthetic fibre.

Polyester carpets are less expensive than nylon, it once had a reputation for being of poor quality. However, in recent years, the quality of polyester fibre has improved considerably and it can offer an excellent value choice for the budget conscious.
Beautifully soft, they are well suited to low traffic areas.
Are less luxurious but still soft and provide good colour fastness.
When new, polyester carpets look beautiful, belying their economical price. The fibre has a very luxurious “hand” and also come in some of the richest colours of any fibre. Because it is process-dyed, polyester has excellent fade resistance, while its relatively soft fibres give a rich feel, with high “perceived” quality.

Polypropylene is a less expensive synthetic fibre manufactured from man-made materials.

Polypropylene carpets are less expensive, colourfast and resist most stains.
Usually manufactured into loop style carpets, they are great for low traffic areas.
The superior colourfast properties of polypropylene are due to the colour that is incorporated in the actual structure of the fibre.
Polypropylene filaments have outstanding abrasion resistance.
Polypropylene has excellent stain resistance, ensuring your carpet will maintain its great looks for many years.
As peoples and families move more towards informal lifestyles, including eating on couches and casual furniture, stain resistance is becoming an extremely important carpet attribute.
Polypropylene filament has the lowest inherent electrostatic build-up of all synthetic fibres. This is increasingly important in homes and offices in which expensive electrical equipment is located.

Advanced DuraTuft™ SD PET fibres offer a perfect balance of key features and value with:

Wear Resistance
Stain Resistance
Fade Resistance
Softness Underfoot
This carpet has a lush pile density and tailored finish without breaking the budget. Select from on-trend, neutral colours for an elegant carpet that will suit your home for many years to come.