Silk
Silk is the most luxurious of all carpets. The nap of the fiber gives it high and low sheen levels adding to the ultimate look and feel of luxury. Due to its extremely high cost, it is not used often unless blended with wools. Professional cleaning is required by an expert.

Wool
Wool is the most durable and resilient carpet fiber. Wool is naturally soil resistant; the outer membrane repels water, it accepts dyes to the deepest and richest colors, it’s inherently flame-retardant, has a soft and luxurious feel, and is environmentally friendly. (Renewable and biodegradable) No natural resources are depleted. Often (but not always) wool is more expensive than other fibers.

Wool Blends
This type of carpet fiber has the characteristics of wool and the material it’s blended with (usually nylon). It’s often blended to give a unique look as wool and other fibers will accept dye differently. Also, the cost is usually reduced by using less wool in the finished product (unless blended with silk).

Nylon
Following wool carpets, this man-made fiber is the most durable. Its soil and stain resistant when treated with the latest stain-resistance technology. A variety of price ranges are available. This is the most common fiber used in residential and commercial carpeting installations due to its durability and high ability to be cleaned. Manufacturers require professional cleaning every 18-24 months to keep the warranties in tact.

Polypropolene
This fiber is also known as olefin. It is a very stain-resistant fiber and it will not fade. This style is excellent for pool areas or areas where chlorine may be found. It can be cleaned safely using most carpet cleaning products on the market. It is not as resilient or durable as nylon or wool. This fiber when used in a well constructed loop carpet is ideal for many areas where price is an important factor. This fiber is less expensive than the others listed above. We do not recommend cut-pile carpets made of this fiber due to wear and durability issues.

Polyester
This fiber accepts dyes beautifully and is very stain resistant. Carpets constructed from Polyester feel thick and may appear to be a better product for the money, however, they are less durable than most. In fact, in high-traffic areas the appearance change may be dramatic. It is a less expensive fiber, so it is tempting. However, due to its poor performance characteristics, Blakley's does not offer carpets constructed of polyester fiber within our carpet assortment.

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