Choosing the right fiber--Nylon

This is a continuing series on area rugs and the fibers that they are made of. Today's focus is on Nylon. While there are a huge range of synthetic fibers available to make rugs out of, nylon tends to be the most popular.

While nylon rugs are very well made and durable, the fact that they are so popular is attributed in large part to the marketing of them that has been done by the fiber manufacturers. Nylon rugs are resilient in high traffic areas and are able to accept a wide rnage of dyes so the colors that are offered are wide ranging. Some of the best selling nylon rugs we offer are from our partners at Milliken. Their tufted nylon rugs are made of branded Stainmaster Nylon.

To be honest, even though I have been in the rug industry for over 12 years, all these fibers tend to run together over time. If I have been in it this long and tend to get blurry eyed, I can only imagine what my customers must be thinking. "I just want a durable well priced rug." Or something of the like. Well let me boil it down to a few Pros and Cons.

The Pros of Nylon Rugs

1) Stain resistant

2) Resilient to high traffic

The Cons of Nylon Rugs

1) The fiber is petroleum based so as fuel prices increase, so too does the cost of nylon. In many instances, nylon rugs are now costlier than wool rugs.

Nylon rugs are a good bet for busy homes. They look great for a long while and require very little attention or care. I hope this helps you to choose the right rug fiber for your home. Naturally if you have any questions please let us know. You can even give us a shout if you like or just leave a comment here and I will respond to it.