Carpet Fibres

When making carpets, manufacturers may use natural or man-made fibres, or a blend of the two. Blending two or more types of fibre means tha the carpet can provide certain qualities or attributes, such as durability, resistance to dirt or stains, low cost or a plush texture.

In this section, we take a look at the different fibres used in carpeting, along with the qualities they bring to the carpet itself.