The benefits of luxury wool carpets for Chester rooms

Though there are many types of floor covering available, many people in Chester prefer the traditional look and feel of a luxury wool carpet.

Where does the wool come from?

Though carpets can be made from a number of fibres, most people associate a pure wool carpet as the height of luxury. There is a lot of beautiful countryside around Chester. In spring, many of the fields are full of sheep and their newly born lambs. You may think that these Chester sheep supply the wool for carpets, but it is unlikely that any of their wool ends up in your carpet.

Carpet manufacturers need wool from specialised breeds, and much of the wool found in carpets comes from Asian and New Zealand sheep, but there are some wool breeds found in the UK. Rare breed sheep roam the Cumbrian fells and their wool is used to make 100% wool carpets.

Durability

Top quality wool carpets can last over a 100 years if they are well looked after. Commercial grade wool carpets are suitable for business premises with heavy footfall.

Wool is strong and does not need any other fibre to improve its durability, but many carpets are made from wool blended with other fabrics. Synthetic fibres are added to improve stain resistance, fibre flexibility, and the effectiveness of the dyes that colour the carpet.

Care of wool carpets

Wool contains natural oils that are resistant to dirt and stains. Regular vacuuming will keep the carpet clean, while spills can be wiped up with an absorbent cloth. Wool has a natural crimp which means that the fibres “bounce back” after they have been compressed by people walking or sitting on the carpet.

Practical

Wool is very comfortable to walk and sit on, but it also has practical qualities. Wool acts as an insulator to keep the room warm and save on energy costs. Wool carpets absorb sound so that echoes and noise are dampened.

If a wool carpet is installed over good quality underlay, it has a cushioning effect that prevents serious injury from falls. This is important for areas used by young children or old people. An underlay also increases the life of the carpet.

Environmentally friendly

The wool used in most carpets comes from sheep who are allowed to graze freely. Wool is a 100% natural and sustainable fibre. Shearing sheep is part of caring for their welfare.

Wool is biodegradable and in soil produces natural plant nutrients of sulphur, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

Looks

Wool carpets are available in a number of attractive colours and patterns to suit every décor.

A high-quality wool carpet is not for those who want any old floor covering, but rather for people who appreciate a quality comfortable carpet that looks stylish. A high grade wool carpet will last a long time. When other floor coverings need replacing a wool carpet still looks great.

Your carpet supplier has a wide selection of wool carpets for your Chester residential or commercial room.