Wear-Dated® carpet fiber is made exclusively from 100% nylon
6,6. Its unique trilobal shape is engineered to enhance the luster of
your carpet. Special additives are incorporated at both the time the fiber
is made and during carpet manufacturing to ensure that Wear-Dated carpet
fiber resists stains, soiling, static, and fading.
Nylon 6,6: the
fiber preferred by professionals
Great carpet starts with the right chemistry
Although carpet fibers can be either synthetic or natural, nylon rules as
the material of choice in the industry. In fact, over 75% of the carpet
market is dominated by nylon fiber - it's considered the most versatile
fiber available. And nylon 6,6, in particular, is the strongest, most
durable fiber used in carpet manufacturing. In fact, type 6,6 nylon is the
fiber specified most often by professional architects and designers for
demanding commercial interiors. Wear-Dated carpet fiber is made
exclusively with nylon 6,6.
The advantages of nylon 6,6 include:
Outstanding abrasion and wear resistance
Excellent soil and stain resistance
Superb resilience
Versatility in fabrication processes so it's available in virtually
any style
Ability to be dyed virtually any color
But the best news about Wear-Dated fiber made with nylon
6,6 is that it performs great by any standards. Whether you want a carpet
with a super-soft touch or need one that wears like iron, nylon 6,6
delivers an ideal carpet for any room in your house.
Durability never felt
like this
DuraSoft® is the only ultra-soft carpet on the market
that combines resistance to wear and gentle softness so completely.
How do we make it? It's not magic, there's a science
behind that softness. DuraSoft® fiber is made from fine spun, 100%
premium Wear-Dated nylon 6,6, which means it can stand up to wear and
tear. Because the fibers are much finer there are more fibers per square
inch, making DuraSoft® feel softer to the touch.
DuraSoft® provides the ultimate in
softness and durability. Whether you're lounging in front of the TV or
walking barefoot though the master suite, DuraSoft® gives your family
softness that lasts.
DuraSoft
® Quick Facts
DuraSoft:®
combines softness and durability into a carpet that’s built to last.
DuraSoft:®
Is
made from fine-spun 100% premium Wear-Datednylon 6,6 fiber
Has
more fibers per square inch
Has
more fibers in the cross section
Has
a luxurious texture with a soft hand
Will
bend and recover its original shape quickly
Will
fight wear, matting, static, soil, stains and fading
Has
passed the rigorous Wear-Dated testing standards, including the 20K
contract walk
Has
a full five year normal wear warranty
Has
a full seven year stain and soil resistance warranty
DuraSoft®
means affordable luxury that really stand up!
Heat refined for
sealed-in beauty
ThermaSealed®
is the first fiber created specifically for loop carpets (often referred to
as Berbers.) We start with yarn made with premium nylon 6,6 Wear-Dated®
carpet fiber. Using the patented ThermaSealed® process, we "flash off" stray
ends by exposing them to a temperature of 2,350°F. The result is exquisite
carpet with a softer, more relaxed feel than ordinary Berbers (typically
made with lesser quality olefin) and more affordable than those made with
wool.
The ThermaSealed® advantage is clear. For the magnificent
look and luxurious feel of wool, at a fraction of the cost, ThermaSealed®
Berbers are today's best Berber values.
Resists matting andcrushing
With
kids, pets, and visitors, some areas of your home get lots of heavy
traffic. Wear-Dated Traffic Control™ fiber system is a great choice for
high-traffic areas. With ordinary carpets, fibers can quickly lose twist
becoming matted and worn. The Traffic Control™ fiber system uses new
technology to lock-in twist making it uniquely resistant to crushing and
matting.
A patented process uses an insert fiber that melds the
twisted yarns together to enhance their strength and resilience.
For beauty that lasts with each step, active families
choose carpets featuring Wear-Dated Traffic Control™ fiber. The preferred
carpet for active homes.