Acrylic
Acrylic has good resilience,
but can be less durable. Taking full advantage of acrylic’s benefits,
Karastan blends acrylic with wool in its Cobble Hill and Cobble Road carpets. The combination brings richness and resilience together at an affordable price.
Nylon
This man-made fiber provides a
less expensive option than all-wool carpets while maintaining
durability and softness. Karastan uses DuPont Tactesse® Nylon in many
of its carpets for added crush resistance and stain protection.
Polyester
Polyester has good color
clarity, colorfastness, and resistance to water-soluble stains. All of
Karastan’s staple polyester yarn comes from the company’s 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.
Polypropylene
Also known as olefin,
polypropylene is a thermoplastic resin made from propylene gas. Carpets
made from polypropylene have good abrasion resistance, but tend to
flatten quickly.
Smartstrand
The amazing innovation of SmartStrand® with DuPont™ Sorona® renewable sourced polymer allows Karastan to style for today while saving for tomorrow. Carpets made with SmartStrand® with DuPont™ Sorona® help conserve and protect the earth’s limited natural resources – another reason to celebrate.
Wool
Wool is the most beautiful,
luxurious, and durable of all the carpet fibers. It is a natural fiber
that is highly regarded for its strength, durability, crush resistance,
cleanability, and comfort. Visit Karastan Wools to learn more about this superior fiber.