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There are a few basic fibers that are used to manufacture carpets today, and they all have unique qualities and strengths. Better still, they all make excellent carpets. Ultimately, your choice should be determined by the characteristics that are most important to you and your home.
Although some carpets are made of blends, most are made of one of the following fibers:
| Fiber |
Nylon |
Polyester |
Polypropylene |
| Style Options |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
| Color Options |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
| Soil Resistance |
Excellent |
Fair |
Poor |
| Stain Resistance |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Texture Retention |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Nylon Carpet Fibers
The most versatile of all fibers, nylon provides excellent durability and flexibility. It is the most commonly used carpet fiber and can be found in a wide range of both cut pile and loop pile styles. Nylon also has great color flexibility and uniformity, and many yarn systems are exceptionally soft. Though not inherently stain resistant, most Shaw Floors and Anderson Tuftex carpet made with nylon feature stain-resistant treatment for protection against household spills and stains.
Shaw's premium branded Anso® Nylon has a nearly 50 year history of innovation and quality. It offers leading-edge styling and outstanding performance. Anso Nylon is also Cradle to Cradle® Silver Certified, meaning its design has been evaluated to assess its positive impact on both people and the environment.
Browse our Nylon Carpets
Polyester (PET) Carpet Fibers
Polyester offers exceptional softness and color clarity and is naturally stain and fade resistant.
Shaw Floors high performance PET provides durability, lasting softness and beauty. It can also withstand extreme conditions such as harsh sunlight to protect against fading.
Browse our Polyester Carpet Styles
Polypropylene (olefin) Carpet Fibers
Polypropylene is inherently stain and fade resistant. It is not as resilient as nylon or polyester and has limited styling. Polypropylene is normally used in loop pile construction in which there is less need for resiliency.