What is carpet made of?

Carpet can be made of several different types of fibers ranging from natural fibers such as cotton and bamboo. It can also be made of synthetic fibers such as nylon and polypropylene. Some newer synthetic fibers are polyester and PTT polymer. Each of the different types of fibers has a certain characteristic that makes them desirable to different customers. Some want durability whereas others are more concerned that the carpet is made from natural fibers which will cost more. The carpet fiber that you pick will be determined by how heavily it will be used. High traffic areas do much better with synthetic fibers and can actually reduce the amount of dust allergens. If cost is a major factor then you most definitely want to go with a synthetic blend versus a natural fiber.

What is moquette?

Moquette in today’s terminology is used to describe and define wall-to-wall carpeting. But this has only occurred since the latter part of the 19th century. Previously moquette was the term used to describe a technique of creating a carpet on a drawn loom. The carpet was created on a mechanized loom. The warp-cut or uncut loop fibers were formed under the weft without creating a knot. Unfortunately this technique is limited in the amount of colored fibers it can contain. It can only have five colors used.

How do I have an eco-friendly home?

Eco-friendly carpets are a great way to start literally from the ground up. When it comes time to look for new carpets choose from a line that is friendly to the environment. These carpets are either made from all natural fibers such as wool, sea grass or jute and are bound on a backing that is made from natural fibers as well. You can also purchased carpets made from recycled materials that do not have the chemicals and pesticides added to them when attaching them to the floor.

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