Through advancements in carpet technology polyester has made great strides as a carpet fiber , especially P . E . T . ( polyethylene terephthalate ) polyester fibers . The fiber is made from P . E . T . chips and some from recycled plastic containers . P . E . T . fibers are much stronger than the old polyester and offer much better performance and stain resistance .
Recently a new fiber has been created called : Triexta and was been approved by the FTC in 2009 as a new fiber type . Triexta is a PTT polmer , also known as ( poly trimethylene teraphthalate ), and offers exceptional durability , softness and stain resistance . Fibers made from triexta are used in carpet , apparel fabrics and automotive flooring .
Polypropylene ( also referred to as : olefin ) is a type of solution dyed fiber that is naturally stain and fade resistant , but has the poorest performance of all the carpet fiber types when it comes to resiliency . The best performing construction for polypropylene carpets is a very tight loop in a low-to-mid pile height . >>
Opposite page : Cleartouch Texture Trovel by Shaw ; above right : Chance from Tuftex ; below : Fever of Love from the Tryesse Collection by Beaulieu .
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