Synthetic Carpet

Synthetic carpets are made using man-made or artificially created fibres in the lab such as polypropylene which is also known as olefin.

These synthetic fibres have some difference in texture and colour, but it can be difficult to spot the same by an untrained eye.

These fibres are then woven using machines and made into finished carpets. Amongst the various man-made carpets, those made from nylon or its derivatives are the most durable.

There have been some innovations in synthetic fibres recently with the introduction of carpets like the i-Sense range made from polyamide or nylon. These carpets may come with a guarantee of as long as 20 years and are beautiful, soft and luxurious.

Wool Carpet

Wool carpets are woven and made with natural fibres while synthetic or man-made carpet, generally are made of polypropylene or nylon. Quality wool carpets are more durable and can last for as long as 25 years or more while synthetic carpets can be expected to have a life of 3 to 25 years depending on the material and quality used.

In comparison, Wool carpets generally look and feel much more luxurious than syntehtic man-made carpets. Carpet with a nylon base can be equally durable and soft but over time with normal wear and tear can flatten and matt together, looking worn out long before the carpet is at the end of its life.

A lot of time and effort goes in creating a single piece of wool carpet and as a result can be very expensive but last a lot longer in comparison to an equal weight polypropylene cut.