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This webpage is designed to give you a brief overview of carpeting. For specific
information about how Alpine Carpet and Design can help make your house a home,
please call (989) 732-1759 or email
matt@alpinecarpetanddesign.com
for more information.
A Description of Common
Carpet Fibers
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Nylon
The most frequently used carpet fiber, highly desirable due to its
exceptional durability, versatility, and reasonable pricing. It can be
dyed in an endless variety of colors and made into numerous styles and
textures. Nylon is commonly used in residential and commercial
applications.
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Polyester
Used in residential and a few commercial applications, polyester has
good color clarity, colorfastness, and resistance to water-soluble
stains. All of Mohawk's staple polyester yarn comes from our
state-of-the-art plastic bottle recycling facility. This "food-grade"
PET Polyester fiber might be considered to be better quality than
"carpet-grade" polyester fiber.
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Polypropylene
Also known as Olefin, this fiber resists fading, generates low levels
of static electricity, is favorably priced, and can be engineered in
outdoor applications. Due to its manufacturing process, polypropylene
inherently resists stains. When used in specific carpet constructions,
this yarn will perform as well as most resilient fibers.
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Wool
The most expensive of the fibers listed here, it is a natural fiber
with moderate soil and stain resistance. Durable, luxurious "hand",
reduced visible soil due to fine, light-scattering characteristics.
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Common Styles of Carpeting
Textured Plush
- Most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpet
- Textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
- Adds casual beauty to any room
- Looks great between vacuuming
- Preferred style for busy households
- A great "whole-house" carpet
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Saxony
- Refined cut-pile surface
- Luxuriously smooth, soft finish
- Beautiful with traditional interiors
- Adds distinctive elegance to any room
- Ideal for living and dining rooms
- Shows subtle highlights and accents
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Berber Loop-Pile
- A wool-like look and rugged loop surface
- Natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal
atmosphere
- Tight loop texture helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
- Subtle patterns fit a variety of room styles
- Ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage furnishings
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Berber Cut-Pile
- A new berber look with all the wonderful color and interest of
traditional loop berbers
- The great plush "feel" of thick, cut pile carpet
- Beautifully crafted and colored yarns add personality to any
room
- Very versatile decoratively, ideal for casual rooms, kids'
rooms, etc.
- Subtle color flecks help hide soil that might appear between
cleanings
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Cut/Loop
- Carved definition with cut-and-loop pile
- Accent colors spice up floor surfaces
- Multicolor effects hide soil and stains
- Looks great between vacuuming
- Choose from soft tonals to bolder color combinations
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Commercial Loop
- Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor
- Durable long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic
areas
- Intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical
installations
- Textured surfaces provide subtle highlights
For more information about carpeting, be sure to visit the official website
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Alpine Carpet and Design also features brand names from the
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