There are so many classifications, moorings, and production techniques that it is difficult to fit the carpets in general. Acefloormats.com listed the main ones for sale.
- Carpet: It comprehensively covers the floor and has a minimal height, between 2 mm and 10 mm. Prices vary according to technology, standards, and thickness – the novelty is modular parts on the market.
- Dhurrie: Made of raw cotton, it is ideal for indoor areas and can include colors in the composition. It has a dry and hard touch, a very tight weave, and is very low.
- Vinyl: It is resistant to high traffic and weather. It has a touch of plastic, and its weave imitates sisal. It can be designed with geometric patterns, and the number of colors ends up influencing the price.
- National loom: They are simple, made of wool or cotton, and some have hand-woven weaves.
- Nylon: It is successful for its practicality and easy maintenance. There are other advantages: it does not shrink, does not fade, can be used as a carpet, and meets specific measures.
- Skin: There is something that reproduces the shape of the animal and must be from a certified slaughterhouse. The traditional leather rug can be made of bovine or synthetic leather and made of sewn scraps.
- Rustic: Made of natural fibers, such as sisal, seagrass, or mountain grass, has a rougher touch. It is ideal for high traffic (dry) areas. It can spoil if exposed to moisture and weather.
- Shaggy (from the top): It is a very comfortable model, with a high and furry coat. Usually made of nylon or polyester, it is widely used in TV rooms or home theaters.
- Conventional: Generally, 10 mm thick, it has medium fur but is not fuzzy. It can be wool or silk – an example is Persian.
- Kilim (hairless): Made of wool or silk, it is colorful, more accessible, and suitable for indoor areas. Pet bottle fiber can be used outdoors. Silk ones are more expensive.
- Aubusson: Today, those produced using the original French technique are rare. If a wire comes loose, the part is compromised. They bring pastel tones, central medallion, and flowers.
Natural fibers (vegetable or animal) and synthetic fibers form the two main groups of carpets’ materials. However, there are developments in these categories. Research into creating new fibers is intense worldwide.
Among the most well-known synthetics are nylon, polypropylene (or PP), polyamide, vinyl, and synthetic silk (or viscose). The darlings are nylon and viscose. They are the ones that come out the most due to their practicality, price, and flexibility of use.
Nylon is one of those featured prominently in this classification. It is a thread that supports high traffic without weighing it, with extra benefits: it is anti-static, resilient, anti-allergic, and does not propagate flames.
