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Dictionary meaning as the soft,
kinky usually thick undercoat of
various hairy mammals, wool is
considered as “the finest money
can buy”. Wool is derived as of
Middle English (wolle
from Old English wull;
similar to Old High German
wolla wool, Latin vellus
meaning fleece, lana
wool).The practice of extracting
wool has been done by the
prehistoric man. The dense warm
fleece is widely used in making
textile & rugs and carpet
production. Wool production is
carried on worldwide. Major wool
producing countries of finer
quality are Australia, New
Zealand, Russia and Kazakhstan.
Coarse wool is named as ‘carpet
wool’ and India is the leading
producer of this wool type.
Originally, wool carpets are
widely believed as a nomadic
creation of Central Asia that
travelled to other places in the
world. It actually started as
hand knotted pile carpet
recorded between the 2nd
and 3rd BCE.
Moreover, the rearing of sheep
and goats and hand spun wool
yarn is found practicing since
6000 BC. Extraction of such
fibrous protein is also obtained
as mohair from alpaca,
goats, vicuña, and camel,
cashmere from goats, and
angora from rabbits. It is
carded and then spun to make
yarn of desired shades and hues.
Natural dyes and usage of high
quality specimen such as
Pashmina Wool end up as
luxurious and cozy wool carpets.
Nowadays, hand woven wool carpet
is a celebrated piece of home
décor worth a fortune, with the
passage of time. In addition,
there are various types of
weaving methods named after
places of their origination.
Nevertheless, such carpets are
woven single or blended with
other natural or synthetic
fibers. Wool can be dyed
conveniently and various wool
blends are like nylon and
polypropylene. Nonetheless, wool
carpets can be exorbitant, in
spite of a small fraction of the
market.
Various lovely and impressive
styles in wool carpets can be
seen. Reflecting trendier tones
to contemporary feel, wool
carpets’ patterns too, range
from pin dot to feature areas.
Overall, it is considered to be
the finer product of home décor
in carpet produce.
The
unique characteristics of wool
magnificently turn wool carpets
tremendously so popular. The
twisted nature of the fiber
helps to bind with each other
and give a firm finish. The
kink, within, makes it a heat
absorbent fiber. Therefore, it
is the best insulating
alternative during winter
season. This quality also
facilitates trap of dirt and
earth particles within itself.
Being a natural fiber, it is
hypoallergenic.
Wool
carpets are highly moisture
absorbent. This means that they
are inappropriate for
hygroscopic areas. However,
carpeting with wool carpets aid
sound absorption too. They are
highly suggested for soaring
traffic areas and high safety
environments. Wool has a poor
rate of flame spread, low heat
incineration, and does not
soften or spread. Moreover, it
is antistatic. Therefore, the
moisture within the carpet
fibers prevents one from a
shock. Regular vacuuming and a
professional cleaning within
couple of months is what a wool
carpet would love.
Wool rugs and carpets come as
wishes to be bought, possessed,
and come true. They can be
flaunted in a foyer or
children’s bedroom or your
living room. The place would
just simply light up with a
highly durable wool carpet.
More Types of Fabric Carpets
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Coir Carpets
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Jute carpets
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Silk Carpets
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Staple or
Synthetic Carpets
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