Fibers:

  

 Nylon Polypropylene Polyester Wool
Durability
   Excellent Very Good Very Good Good
Appearance Retention
   Excellent Very Good Very Good Excellent
Soil Resistance*
  Excellent Good Good Very Good
Ease of Cleaning
  Excellent Very Good Very Good Good
Pilling & Fuzzing
   Very Good Very Good Fair Fair
Static Electricity Generation*
  Medium Minimal Medium High
Pricing
   Medium/High Medium Low/Medium High
    RESISTANCE TO:
Chemicals
   Very Good Excellent Very Good Good
Fading
   Good Excellent Excellent Good
Crushing/Matting
   Excellent Good Very Good Good
Stains*
   Very Good Excellent Excellent Very Good
Moisture
   Good Excellent Good Fair
Mold/Mildew*
   Good Excellent Good Fair
Burning
   Poor, melts Poor, melts Poor, melts Good, chars
    Notes:
  • Based on residential materials and use
  • Price Range is meant as a general guideline; for material only, excluding underlayment, padding, substrate preparation; based on national figures, so will vary by region and store.
  • “Stain Resistance” is based on normal household chemicals.
  • If moisture is present below grade you should consult a professional flooring contractor to see if the room is suitable for floor covering.
  • *Various treatments can be applied to improve performance in certain categories.