How high-tech innovations are improving carpets

Several technological advances over the last few years have improved the performance of carpets.

Nanotechnology coatings on carpets function to resist stains and repel spills and dirt without requiring harsh chemical cleaners.

Smart carpets can change colour to match your mood or when you want to change the interior design of a room. Carpets can even generate electricity in high footfall areas.

New advances in fibre technology improve the durability of carpets without compromising softness, making them ideal for busy homes and offices.

Carpets with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) improve air quality and are especially beneficial for allergen sufferers,

Carpets are also becoming more sustainable. New techniques in dyeing use less water and chemicals, making carpet production more environmentally friendly. More manufacturers are offering take-back programs for worn carpets, which are recycled rather than disposed of in landfills.

Carpets are available that contain recycled materials. For example, discarded PVC plastic bottles can be used as raw materials to make new carpets. They are cleaned and made into chips, which are extruded to form carpet fibres

New methods of twisting carpet fibres make carpets stronger by using a higher density of fibres. Multifilament fibre twists create vibrant colours and emulate the look of natural organic materials, such as wool and linen.

Manufacturers of carpets are increasingly using solution dyeing, a process of adding colour pigments to a polymer solution prior to the fibres being extruded. This improves colour fastness and durability.

To see for yourself how new technology is making carpets better, contact your local flooring company in Wrexham.