wool and natural fiber carpeting
Wool has always set the standard for fine carpets, and it's easy to see why. Wool carpets are soft and luxurious. They hold their shape and fresh look longer than any other type of carpet. And they're naturally stain-resistant and flame-retardant, without added chemical treatments. No wonder manufacturers of other types of carpet try to replicate wool, with limited success. Because wool carpets tend to be more expensive, some people don't consider them.
Our wool selections consists of a variety of different qualities so that you can have an eco-friendly, sustainable home without sacrificing style. Made of 100% New Zealand Wool, a rapidly renewable resource. The backing is made of jute, a natural fibre, held in place with natural rubber latex. The result is an ultra-low toxicity floor covering which actually improves indoor air quality for your health and comfort.
Durability. Wool fibers are naturally elastic. When crushed or stretched, they bounce back to their original shape. Synthetic fibers lose their shape more quickly. They flatten, pill or wear in high-traffic areas and beneath heavy furniture.
Stain-resistance. Our wool carpets derive their stain-resistance from the nature of the fibers. Wool repels liquids, the culprit in most stains. Spills usually blot up, and regular vacuuming removes dry dirt efficiently. However, wool does stain more easily than many synthetic carpets, which are often treated for stain resistance. Our wool carpets are free of these chemical treatments. Wool responds well to professional cleaning. Do not use water-based cleaners designed for synthetic carpets. The moisture can shrink the fibers and pull dirt back into them.
Flame-resistance. Wool fibers won't ignite if exposed to flame. They self-extinguish quickly, often leaving the carpet with only a small amount of ash that can be brushed away. It takes just a single cinder or spark to melt unsightly patches into many synthetic carpets.
Biodegradability. The disposal of old carpets creates billions of pounds of solid waste every year. Wool carpets are biodegradable and can be used as mulch. They also make a good protective layer underneath pond liners. The wool could be recycled, but we know of no company that's doing it. |
Godfrey Hirst Carpets
Godfrey Hirst takes a proactive approach to environmental issues. The company’s philosophy of minimizing the impact of operations on the environment has resulted in a manufacturing process that is efficient and environmentally responsible. Many initiatives have been introduced to reduce, re-use and recycle.
Unique Carpets
Unique Carpets, Ltd. is the nations leading importer of quality wool carpets. We work with some of the finest mills in the world to bring an array of textures and styles to our tufted wool collection. We offer a wide variety of fashionable styles for your floor and we stock this entire collection in our Riverside, California warehouse. From small loops to large loops, traditional berbers to sophisticated contemporary textures, 100% wool carpets offer exceptional value and an affordable yet fashionable alternative to everyday carpet.
Available in tufted wool, woven wool, sisal, craftsman, tufted synthetic, shagtastic, area rugs and couture coordinates.
Woolshire Carpet Mills
Nature has provided a fiber so superior, that man can not duplicate. It has remained the fiber of choice for centuries for many reasons. Wools of New Zealand is the creme de la creme of carpet fibers. No climate anywhere else in the world exists so perfectly for growing wool of this caliber for carpet.
DMI
DMI floor coverings originate from a diverse group of manufacturers and the various growers and fiber producers that support them. A wide range of floor coverings are collected in our U.S. warehouses, then distributed throughout North America to independent retailers and interior designers. Because of our commitment to maintain large inventories of all styles, the carpets, rugs, and tiles are shipped within days of receiving an order. Ultimately placing the world‘s unique flooring styles within easy reach of the North America marketplace.
Cork, Naturals (sisal, reed -seagrass & mountaingrass-, and coir are woven into a distinctive array of textures), Wool, Woven vinyl (a soft texture and high traffic resiliency), Area rugs, Solstice (outdoor-indoor rugs, made to order custom sized to best fit large or small patio settings) |