Polyester as a carpet fiber has several advantages. Polyester carpeting is inherently stain resistant, and it definitely outperforms both nylon and wool in this regard. Additionally, polyester carpeting is very soft and also significantly less expensive than either nylon or wool. Because of its price advantage, we will tend to see polyester used extensively in newly-built homes, as well as existing homes going on the market.
There is something else great about polyester carpets...they are eco-friendly. Large carpet manufacturers, like Mohawk Industries, recycle plastic bottles into their carpets. In fact, Mohawk Flooring (the worlds largest flooring manufacturer, recieves 8.2 million plastic bottles every day from recycling companies all over North America. The bottles arrive flattened out, baled up and dirty. Mohawk recycles these plastic bottles into the Polyester fiber to add strength and the result has been fantastic. This next generation Polyester (P.E.T) is stronger than older Polyesters and helps clean up the environment from all those plastic bottles!
Other benefits of Polyester Carpet Fiber:
Color
One of the major benefits of polyester carpeting is the synthetic fabrics can have vibrant colors that last a long time. They will last a lot better than nylon or other carpeting materials.
The colors can also come in a much bigger variety of colors. It is especially good for colors such as bright pink or reds.
Stain-Resistant
When it comes to water-based stains, polyester is a great repellant. Because the material has a low absorbency and durable colors you can wipe a lot of spills right off.
It is also quick to dry after a spill which helps to ensure that you don’t have wet spots all over your carpet.
Soft
Another feature of polyester is that it is very soft. It allows for comfort under foot.
Variety
There is also a lot of options. You can pick and choose what weaves, colors, and even types of polyester. It doesn’t hurt that polyester carpets are extremely easy to clean and maintain. You can use a variety of different carpet cleaners without having to fear.
Eco-Friendly
A lot of people like the benefit of being green. A good percentage of polyester carpet includes recycled material. Plastics like soda bottles are reduced to their plastic form and used to create the material for the carpets.
Non-Static
Nylon and some other carpet materials build up static electricity very easily. Polyester doesn’t. So, if you live in a dry area, polyester carpets might be better for you and your home.
