Who says carpet is not healthy?
For years, carpet has carried the stigma (unfairly) of being unhealthy or adversely affecting air quality indoors. For years, mills have fought back to dispute that narrative. The subject of health and hygiene in homes gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic when millions of people stayed or worked from home. Against this backdrop, soft surface suppliers saw the pandemic as an opportunity to tout carpet’s benefits to overall human health as they continued to bring healthier products to market.
Here are some of the more recent introductions:
Anderson Tuftex
Anderson Tuftex’s Pet Perfect+ products are dedicated to helping create a healthy home. Kaleidoscope and all other Pet Perfect+ styles are built with LifeGuard Spill-proof Technology that prevents moisture from soaking into the subfloor and causing mould, mildew and unwanted odours. All Anderson Tuftex carpets also support air quality in the home as every floor is third-party verified for emitting low volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Karastan
Karastan SmartStrand carpets are renowned for cleanability and durability, particularly around pets, with Mohawk’s All Pet Protection & Warranty guarantee that gives homeowners peace of mind that “if your pet stains it, we replace it.” The Karastan line of wool styles is striking in appeal, and hypoallergenic wool does not promote the growth of bacteria, mould or mildew.
Godfrey Hirst
The Godfrey Hirst line includes wool styles that can provide multiple benefits. In addition to the softness and resilience of this renewable material, wool is also hypoallergenic and deters the growth of dust mites, a common irritant with allergy and asthma sufferers. The natural scaled structure of wool fibres has built-in repellency to help keep the wool stain-free.
Marquis
Marquis’ extensive line of solution-dyed carpets is free of topical chemical coatings or additives. This allows the fibres to ‘grab’ dust and other particles floating through the air. If the carpet is adequately cleaned and maintained, air quality is better with the carpet than on hard surfaces. New introduction Dream On III exemplifies how a thick, plush carpet can look good and be hygienic.
Mohawk
Mohawk EverStrand is partly made from the highest quality, food-grade PET bottles that it reclaims, sanitizes and repurposes into carpet featuring inherent stain protection. Mohawk recycles 6 billion to 7 billion plastic bottles annually and keeps plastics out of the oceans, waterways and natural environments. This sustainable practice offers a story that resonates with home buyers and Millennials who want to make a difference.
Phenix
Providing warmth, texture and coziness, the Cardigan (part of the FloorEver PetPlus collection) captures the essence of Scandinavian design. The product features a richly textured all-loop pile and a subtle silver metallic accent that reflects light. Cardigan comes with Phenix’s SureSoftSDN solution-dyed cationic nylon fibres and Microban surface protection and is suitable for active homes, especially those with kids and pets.
Stanton
Evolve is made from Econyl, a regenerated nylon six fabric from waste nylon products. According to Stanton, Evolve helps preserve the environment while adding a soft and sophisticated foundation. This innovation in fibre technology can be used in a wall-to-wall configuration or as a custom rug installation.
Nourison
Wool offers numerous advantages for rugs. A case in point is Nourison’s new Colorado area rug collection, made of low-shed wool fibres, ideal for easy care and casual style throughout the home. Because it is made of wool, Colorado is natural and renewable and features inherent properties making it resistant to odours, mould, mildew and dust.
Tarkett Home
Tarkett Home recognizes the importance customers place on a healthy home environment. The company produces durable products using 100% dyed PET fibre solution. A case in point is Cloud 9, an SD polyester yarn with a natural resistance to staining and fading without compromising softness.
References:
By: Ken Ryan
Title: Latest carpet intros promote health, hygiene
Sourced From: www.fcnews.net/2023/03/latest-carpet-intros-promote-hygiene-healthier-products/
Published Date: 03-25-2023
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