Types Of Fibres
We are experienced in fibre identification and can deal with all fibre types
We are experienced in fibre identification and can deal with all fibre types
Wool
Wool
Natural fibre - Fire retardant; it won't catch fire which is why it's commonly used in aeroplanes and hotels. It may be labelled a luxurious fibre, however it can be very easily permanently damaged by particular stains. Most commonly pet urine, rust and wood stains. We use a specific pre-spray for wool as a lot of carpet cleaners use more harsh chemicals that can damage wool.
Natural fibre - Fire retardant; it won't catch fire which is why it's commonly used in aeroplanes and hotels. It may be labelled a luxurious fibre, however it can be very easily permanently damaged by particular stains. Most commonly pet urine, rust and wood stains. We use a specific pre-spray for wool as a lot of carpet cleaners use more harsh chemicals that can damage wool.
Nylon
Nylon
Synthetic Fibre - Very versatile, made to be soft and very durable. Solution dyed nylon is actually the most recommended carpet cleaners and layers. It can be one of the most stain resistant fibres and easiest to clean.
Synthetic Fibre - Very versatile, made to be soft and very durable. Solution dyed nylon is actually the most recommended carpet cleaners and layers. It can be one of the most stain resistant fibres and easiest to clean.
Polyester
Polyester
Synthetic Fibre - Made from up to 100% recycled plastic bottles. It can be a very durable and colourfast fibre.
Synthetic Fibre - Made from up to 100% recycled plastic bottles. It can be a very durable and colourfast fibre.
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
Synthetic fibre - Very common fibre amongst rental properties. It can be more cost effective than a lot of other fibres and is easy to clean. It can still be permanently damaged by colour/dye based stains.
Synthetic fibre - Very common fibre amongst rental properties. It can be more cost effective than a lot of other fibres and is easy to clean. It can still be permanently damaged by colour/dye based stains.
Viscose
Viscose
Natural fibre - Made from woof pulp and used as a silk substitute, even referred to as artificial silk. It is a very delicate fibre and isn't recommended for spot cleaning or to be overwet. It can often have a shiny quality in rugs or clothing.
Natural fibre - Made from woof pulp and used as a silk substitute, even referred to as artificial silk. It is a very delicate fibre and isn't recommended for spot cleaning or to be overwet. It can often have a shiny quality in rugs or clothing.
Cotton
Cotton
Natural fibre - Cotton can often be mixed with polyester, very soft fibre but can be absorbent to colour. It is important to make sure any other fibres in the rug or couch are colourfast, which is often overlooked by other cleaners. If not, it may absorb the other colour and be permanently damaged.
Natural fibre - Cotton can often be mixed with polyester, very soft fibre but can be absorbent to colour. It is important to make sure any other fibres in the rug or couch are colourfast, which is often overlooked by other cleaners. If not, it may absorb the other colour and be permanently damaged.
Microfibre suede
Microfibre suede
Synthetic fibre - Commonly mistaken for suede, microsuede is actually made from tiny micro polyester fibres. It can be cheaper and more durable/stain resistant than actual suede.
Synthetic fibre - Commonly mistaken for suede, microsuede is actually made from tiny micro polyester fibres. It can be cheaper and more durable/stain resistant than actual suede.