There is no man made carpet fiber that come close to the durability, rich look, or even the feel of wool - which can also last for 30 years or more. Acrylic carpeting is very similar to wool, and sometimes referred to as man made wool. It is resistant to moisture, fading, mildew, crushing, and staining, although it isn't recommended for high traffic areas. Along with going for the best quality of carpet you can afford, you should also buy the best quality of pad as well. The padding will cut down on noise, and also help to act as a cushion so it's very important - almost as important as the carpet. By taking your time and knowing what to look for, you won't have any problems picking out your next carpet. The diverse range of antique carpet pieces that you'll encounter while shopping for them are mostly Oriental carpets and rugs that portray the mystery and legend of the far off lands of the Orient. Antique carpets and rugs are imported mostly from China, Persia, India, Afghanistan, Caucasus, and Turkey. If you plan to put carpet in the bedroom, then it won't have as much traffic as carpet in the living room. Stain resistance will also be important. This is something to think about with any carpet, especially carpet that is going to be used in a dining room or play room area where there will be a stready stream of food or possibilities for spills. As you may know, carpet can be too dense. The denser a carpet is, the harder it will feel, as the fibers are compacted. The fibers were meant to wear on their sides rather than on the tops, as they need their room to move. To help you get a better idea of carpets and the types that stand out, we'll take a look at several of them below. In was reintroduced to the market around 1990 in Berber styling. This was done so that people could take advantage of the wool like appearance, hand feel, and the fact that its more spot resistant, much easier to clean, and not damaged in the ways that wool is. Olefin Olefin is the latest of the synthetic fibers to be adopted to carpets.