Carpet Material Properties: A Comparative Guide
Explore how each carpet material feels, performs, and enhances your space visually.
1. Wool
Feel: Extremely soft and warm.
Performance: Highly resistant to wear; long-lasting.
Aesthetic: Matte finish, prevents static, absorbs moisture (up to 40%).
Performance: Highly resistant to wear; long-lasting.
Aesthetic: Matte finish, prevents static, absorbs moisture (up to 40%).
2. Silk
Feel: Elegant, lustrous with high-gloss shine.
Performance: Strong yet delicate; shrink and abrasion resistant.
Aesthetic: Color-shifting sheen, lightweight, hypoallergenic.
Performance: Strong yet delicate; shrink and abrasion resistant.
Aesthetic: Color-shifting sheen, lightweight, hypoallergenic.
3. Cotton
Feel: Soft and comfortable; keeps shape well.
Performance: Easy to clean, washable, quick drying.
Aesthetic: Breathable and affordable with natural texture.
Performance: Easy to clean, washable, quick drying.
Aesthetic: Breathable and affordable with natural texture.
4. Leather / Natural Hide
Feel: Soft and rich; exudes sophistication.
Performance: Durable and long-lasting.
Aesthetic: Stain resistant; luxurious appeal.
Performance: Durable and long-lasting.
Aesthetic: Stain resistant; luxurious appeal.
5. Viscose
Feel: Soft and shiny; silk-like texture.
Performance: Recovers pile shape easily; preserves color.
Aesthetic: Economical silk mimic with glossy finish.
Performance: Recovers pile shape easily; preserves color.
Aesthetic: Economical silk mimic with glossy finish.
6. Jute
Feel: Natural, earthy fiber feel.
Performance: Sturdy and stain resistant.
Aesthetic: Eco-friendly, recyclable, and affordable.
Performance: Sturdy and stain resistant.
Aesthetic: Eco-friendly, recyclable, and affordable.