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All About Carpets & Rugs |
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Carpet Materials |
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Carpet is synonymous with luxury and warmth. While
choosing a carpet the first thing one usually considers is the color and
then the style. Fact is that the material of the carpet should be given
enough importance. Carpet materials are decided considering the location
and the purpose of the carpet and the circumstances like presence of
kids, and pets. |
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Wool |
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Wool offers a deep, rich appearance. |
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It has a luxurious
hand.
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It is extremely
durable.
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It is naturally
stain resistant.
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It has excellent
piling quality.
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It requires high
maintenance.
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It dyes beautifully
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It resists flame.
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Wool carpet can be used in high moisture areas as well. Its light
scattering qualities give it a lustrous look. Pile woolen carpets are a
little more difficult to maintain than the flat weave. Being a natural
fiber chances of allergy are reduced. Depending upon the pile, they can
even be used for high traffic areas. It is the most favored material for
the piles of oriental rugs and carpets. They often have cotton
foundation but at time the weft may be of wool. Cotton foundation
provides better strength. |
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Silk |
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Silk is luxurious.
Silk is rich.
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It has high tensile
strength.
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It can be dyed in
brilliant colors.
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They have high
artistic value.
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They have more
decorative value.
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They are preferred
for low to medium traffic areas.
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They
require high maintenance.
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Damp soils silk
carpet.
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Silk again is a natural fiber and is neutral to skin. The fiber is so
lustrous that weavers at times exploit the play of light in their
patterns. Silk makes wonderful oriental carpets. It is also used as
highlights of the pattern in woolen carpets. They are rich and expensive
and have greater ornamental value. They are usually made on the cotton
foundation but some may even have silk foundation. |
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Jute |
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It is one of the
finest fibers.
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It has a soft
texture.
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They have a natural
sheen.
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It is slippery when
damp.
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It requires medium
maintenance.
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It can be woven,
knitted, twisted, corded, sewn, or braided.
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It can be
bleached and dyed.
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They can be piled or
flat woven.
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Jute rugs are one of the most economic investments. They have been
introduced late in the carpet and rug section but have created a niche
due to jute's inherent qualities. They can be woven into beautiful
patterns and weaves and are perfect area and accent rugs. Only problem
that a jute rug may have is that it tends to stain in moisture and
dampness and does not handle moisture and water well. |
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Synthetic fibers
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Nylon is the most preferred synthetic carpet material. Other fibers are
polyester, olefin and acrylic. Nylon is the most durable of all,
resilient, and easy to clean and maintain. Olefin is preferred for
outdoors due to its resistance for water damage pilling and static.
Polyester is not so durable but easy to maintain. It offers a vide
variety of textures but susceptible to pilling and shedding. |
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