What fiber to which place of carpet?

Some time it become confusive to choose the fiber for our carpet. There are different type of fibers available in the market few or natural and other are synthetics. You should buy the carpet made with which fiber ? I am trying to help you to solve your this question. Actually every fiber has its unique characteristic knowing that anyone can decide which fiber to use for which place. You have to use the carpet according to the traffic to bear by the rug. Where will more traffic you have to use strong yarn and where you have less foot steps like bedroom you can use mild and luxurious yarn like natural silk. Cost is the another main factor on which we will discuss later. Hereunder given main properties of mostly used natural and staple fibers which may surely help you.

Natural fibers

Wool
A luxurious feel, Soft, thick , Strong and static-resistant. Very good for high-traffic areas with luxury apearance.

Cotton
Durable, Soft feel, Wide range of colors Ideal for high-traffic places.

Jute
Beautiful natural coloring Suitable for low-traffic areas Soft feel, Should not be placed under furniture

Sea Grass
Easy to clean, Should not be placed under furniture, Natural coloring provides a rustic look, Well suitable to high-traffic areas

Silk Natural
May provide highlights in wool rugs, may be used in whole rug (very costly), High luster Soft feel Best for low-traffic areas

Sisal
Strong, Ideal for high-traffic areas, Best for indoor use, Coarse texture

Synthetic fibers

Nylon
Strong and resilient, Ideal for high-traffic areas, Stands up to heavy furniture Conceals and resists stains and soil.

Polyester
Retains color clarity, Easy to clean, Provides a plush feel, Ideal for living areas

Polypropylene (Olefin)
Easy to clean, Resistant for moisture and mildew, Best for low-traffic areas, Colorfast best for outdoor use.

What is the Carpet ?

Carpet is a kind of nice textile floorcovering. Carpeting have great history of centuries. In ancient carpets were used by VIPs like kings and ministers. They were specially woven for VIPs to gift and they were out of reach of common people.
Perhaps idea of carpet taken from grass before centuries. A Carpet made by attaching soft yarn with textile backing which form a pile like grass. Pile may be loop or cut.
There have many methods been developed to attach the fibers with the foundation. In terms of those methods there are following type carpets trying to fulfil the need of humanity.
1- Woven carpet
2- Needle Felt
3- Knotted
4- Tufted
5- Flat Weave
6- Hooked Rug