Recently, when I recently looked through a popular chain store, I noticed that area carpets changed significantly in composition than they did a few years ago. Because my livelihood is based on a deep knowledge of flooring products that I offer to my clients, I always read labels ... especially on deals that seem good to be true. And when I looked at the offer of carpets in a chain store, I noticed that almost all carpets are made from polypropylene or a very close relative, olefin. I firmly believe that consumers are well informed and get a good price for their money. Therefore, I am looking here to give a fair comparison of this fiber with what is clearly the best fiber for your home interior needs.
Let me start with the good qualities of polypropylene and olefin. This fiber is a fairly strong artificial fiber, which is well suited for mats and runners that can be used on entrances or on patios or even outdoors if they are properly treated to protect against ultraviolet radiation. In the past, you almost always found this type of fiber in a low-profile, very tight-fitting mat, and for this it is best suited. Many light and medium commercial carpets are made from this fiber (always in the form of a loop). This fiber is usually extruded to a color that it will (does not fade after extrusion), so it promises to keep it well and can be used in complex designs. This fiber is also resistant to most types of stains and cleans well (in a tight loop form). Many manufacturers of rugs choose this fiber, because it is cheaper than other fibers, and they can save on consumer.
Now let me point out the not very good qualities of this fiber. This fiber is an artificial synthetic fiber based on oil (not very “green” or environmentally friendly.) Although it is a good internal type of fiber inside a tightly looped form, it is practically useless in any other form. A jacket or plush rug has a bad reputation for matting and crushing very quickly, therefore, although the fiber does not wear out, it starts to look very ugly rather quickly. tends to hang on stains that are oily or greasy (even body oils from the lower legs and feet of your pet). In other words, it does not clean it well in pieces or in a plush style. made from anything other than a tightly looped shape, you get a bright, greasy, oily, dull, and shredded carpet that looks like it exists for years, not months. this is not the greatest value that it makes the main producer of carpets and carpet products, they also use polypropylene and olefin in their latest generation of carpet for space, so just because it can have a good brand does not mean that you get good quality floor mat. If you want a cheap, one-time pad or a runner who will be at the dump sooner than later, then this is the rug to buy. If you are going to buy a rug made from synthetic fiber, at least make sure it is nylon or rayon. He will wear better and longer.
If you need a high-quality mat for interior design or home decor, the absolute best fibers are silk and wool. Silk is more expensive and requires professional maintenance, so it leaves us with wool. Wool is a natural fiber that has the best resistance to matting, crushing, fading and is natural to protect against stains (you can spray a thin mist from stains — tread directly from the can for even greater protection). It does not soil as easily as other fibers, and will not be smeared and crushed for many, many years. Some wool carpets are even passed down from generation to generation; if in good condition. Wool carpets are not much more money than nylon carpets (like car-made products). The cost per dollar increases significantly, choosing the eternal pattern with wool fiber.
