what is olefin
Carpet Facts: All You Need to Know About Olefin Carpet
In order to choose the perfect carpet for your home you will want to have as much information as possible about all of your options. There are five primary carpet fibers used in residential carpet: olefin, nylon, polyester, triexta and wool.
Each carpet fiber offers different benefits and some are better suited for higher traffic and others are made for more aesthetic purposes. Olefin carpet is made with durability in mind since it is one of the more resilient carpet fibers available.
Why is Olefin carpet durable?
Olefin carpet is durable thanks to its resiliency to moisture and most water-based stains, like juice, soda, sauces and other liquids that could be spilled on carpet. Olefin also prevents permanent acid based stains from chemicals or solvents when properly cared for and is colorfast, meaning the dyes won’t bleed when wet. Continue Reading