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What Are the Different Carpet Flooring Fibers?

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 5:05 PM




You'll find many fiber options as you search for the perfect carpet floor covering. These are very important because each fiber offers specific characteristics.

You may need the characteristics of one fiber more than the others. And it's worth taking the time to find out more about how this affects your flooring needs.

Which fibers are available?

You'll find that synthetic and natural fibers make up the carpet flooring line. While not an extensive list, here are some of the potential fibers you'll find as your browse carpeting:


What's best for pets?

If you have pets in the home, you may want to ask about fibers with stain protection built into them. This is a great way to have the peace of mind you deserve in every room with a perfect carpeting

The built-in protection caters specifically to stains and odors, with warranties to match. And these fibers also make the flooring easier to clean.

Visit us for your flooring needs

When you choose Stafford's Discount Carpets, you'll find a carpet store you can trust. We offer personalized service with materials and installation that work for you.

We serve Yucaipa, Highland, Loma Linda, and Beaumont from our Redlands, CA showroom. And we'll help you too when you visit us at your convenience.

Let's start your carpet flooring search for the best possible results. We'll be standing by to make sure you find the materials that help create the flooring of your dreams.

  • Wool - 100% all-natural, strong, stain-resistant, and plush
  • Polyester - luxurious feel, durable, stain-resistant
  • Olefin (polypropylene) - strong, mildew resistant, fade-resistant
  • Nylon - strongest carpet fiber, resists pests, abrasion, rot, and mildew
  • Acrylic - resists crushing, stains, fading, mildew, and static electricity
  • Blends - offers a variety of benefits, depending on the fibers blended