Whatever the colour of your Capitol Carpet, you can be sure the manufacturing principal is ‘green’.

Wool is well known for its environmental friendliness, on top of being first choice in floor covering for centuries. And Capitol insists on using the very finest wools worldwide to contrast lesser synthetic fibres, ensuring ongoing high performance sustainability against dirt, stains, allergies and air pollution.

Take a look at what wool can do for you:

• Wool is biodegradable and is able to withstand most household dirt.
• It can be recycled to keep environmental waste in check.
• Wools remarkable longevity reduces environmental waste even further.
• It’s allergy-free since it doesn’t add to bacterial growth and dust mites.
• Its natural soil resistance makes wool easy to clean, reducing the need for stain protection products.
• The fibres in wool absorb and neutralize gases like sulphur dioxide, nitrous oxide and formaldehyde, thus ridding the air of pollution.

Carpeting always begins with the fibre. Carpets are made from four main fibres: Wool, Nylon, Polypropylene (Olefin) and Wool Blends. Rugs also include these fibres among many others.

Wool blends

Different fibres can be mixed together for variation in durability and style.
80% wool and 20% nylon is a popular choice for strength and stain resistance – along with polyester with nylon and other acrylic blends.

Nylon
Nylon has been developed further and improved since it was introduced in 1938.
A synthetic petrochemical fibre, nylon works well to combat soiling throughout stain-resistant treatments. Most common domestic food and drinks stains vanish through professional cleaning.

Polypropylene (Olefin)
Since its arrival from Italy in the late 1950's, polypropylene gained an industry reputation for its powerful – and natural – stain and fade resistance. Consumer popularity quickly followed on the back of its unique appearance and affordability for both residential and commercial carpeting.

Sisal
Interior designers have often favoured the textured look of sisal, a natural fibre sourced from the 'agave sisalana' cactus plant grown in semi-arid regions.
Sisal is stronger and more durable than other natural fibres, therefore is a preferred choice for carpets and rugs, providing a massaging underfoot. Sisal rugs are strongly beneficial for household porches. Sisal and seagrass fibres are NOT for outdoor exposure, nor must it come into contact with water.

Jute
Jute is a long, shiny fibre spun into coarse strong threads, about 3 to 15 feet long. Off-white or brownish in complexion, jute fibres are sourced from cellulose, lignin, and pectin. Jutes soft texture makes for a homely floor invite, but is not recommended for heavy footwear.