October 15, 2018 Sponsored Content: » Design & Decor
If you suffer from respiratory problems like asthma, or if you are concerned about the health of the members of your family, choosing wool carpeting may be your best flooring choice. But it is important to note that not all wool carpeting is equivalent in value due to deficiencies in the manufacturing process which may compromise final quality.
Karastan, one of the world’s leading brands, claims they are the only company in America to produce every aspect of their wool carpeting in-house to ensure optimal health benefits. Beginning with the world’s purest, whitest wool from New Zealand, Karastan confirms its superiority in color retention, as well as its environmental friendliness due to its 100% natural properties. Completely renewable, wool is a biodegradable, non-allergenic resource with inherent antimicrobial properties that will not support the growth of germs like bacteria or predators like dust mites which feed on human and animal skin flakes and provoke a full range of respiratory problems.Easy to Maintain
Microscopic fibers on Karastan wool carpeting’s surface make it naturally resilient to dirt, preventing deep penetration within carpet pile so it is easily removed through regular vacuuming.
Non-Allergenic
Wool is a natural fiber which is safe for your family’s health. It will not provoke the growth of bacteria or allow the prevalence of dust mites. Unlike synthetic materials, wool has no deleterious emissions, which is exceptionally important to people with respiratory risk factors.
Permanence of Fabric Texture
Karastan wool retains its full range of fabric breadth regardless of whether it is impacted by the weight of furniture or other crushing influences. Wool fibers recover naturally and return to their original state of softness, so any evidence of long-term compression disappears particularly when gently moistened after the imposing weight is lifted.
Sustainability
Sheep produce wool as a natural protein during the entire duration of their life. This makes wool totally renewable. Since a sheep’s diet is comprised of grass and other vegetation, wool is easily and totally sustainable as a resource. When wool is returned to the earth, it decomposes easily and naturally, providing the earth with beneficial enrichment. In comparison, synthetic materials require an enormous length of time to decompose without any benefit to the earth. This defines wool as biodegradable.
To help you solve all of your application challenges, Foster Flooring offers friendly assistance in every aspect of your project. When you have found the product to meet your goals, Foster’s professional staff of skilled experts are available to help you with a perfect installation to ensure the best job possible, even if you plan to do it yourself. Whether you want to splurge on a pricey style or are a bargain-hunter at heart, a great place to look is the remnant area of Foster’s huge showroom where you can often find exactly what you need at a discount for a custom area rug, staircase runner or an entire room.
Located in northern Dutchess County’s Staatsburg Village just south of Rhinebeck, New York, this 8,000 square foot gallery is only a stone’s throw from the historic Mills Mansion on the Hudson River. For more info, please visit FosterFlooring.com or call (845) 889-4747.
Karastan, one of the world’s leading brands, claims they are the only company in America to produce every aspect of their wool carpeting in-house to ensure optimal health benefits. Beginning with the world’s purest, whitest wool from New Zealand, Karastan confirms its superiority in color retention, as well as its environmental friendliness due to its 100% natural properties. Completely renewable, wool is a biodegradable, non-allergenic resource with inherent antimicrobial properties that will not support the growth of germs like bacteria or predators like dust mites which feed on human and animal skin flakes and provoke a full range of respiratory problems.
8 Advantages of Wool Carpeting
Easy to Maintain
Microscopic fibers on Karastan wool carpeting’s surface make it naturally resilient to dirt, preventing deep penetration within carpet pile so it is easily removed through regular vacuuming. Non-Allergenic
Wool is a natural fiber which is safe for your family’s health. It will not provoke the growth of bacteria or allow the prevalence of dust mites. Unlike synthetic materials, wool has no deleterious emissions, which is exceptionally important to people with respiratory risk factors.
Longevity
Karastan’s wool is woven with a patented technological process which preserves its natural strength and durability, making it one of the longest-lasting of all fibers.
Permanence of Fabric Texture
Karastan wool retains its full range of fabric breadth regardless of whether it is impacted by the weight of furniture or other crushing influences. Wool fibers recover naturally and return to their original state of softness, so any evidence of long-term compression disappears particularly when gently moistened after the imposing weight is lifted. Flame and Static Resistance
Wool is naturally flame-retardant and will not easily ignite or melt. In fact, if a flame touches wool carpeting, it may momentarily char the surface but it self-extinguishes because of the fiber’s high water-content. Similarly, because of this inherent moisture content in Karastan wool carpeting, it will not accept an electrical charge avoiding the annoyance of the typical static shock some people experience with other flooring products.Walking Safety
The natural composition of a strand of wool includes microscopic fibers which serve to resist slipping as opposed to the very smooth surface of synthetic materials. Wool is truly safe as a walking surface whether with bare feet or any kind of shoe including those which may have wet soles. In a senior environment or one in which human balance is an issue, wool carpeting is the most excellent choice of floor covering.
Comfort
In cold weather, wool carpeting retains its inherent comfort level and maintains a room’s ambient warmth. In hot weather, wool repels the infiltration of outside heat through the floor, keeping the carpet cool and comfortable to the touch. For both humans and animals in residence, wool carpeting is a soft cushion inviting barefoot contact, playful babies and napping pets to an expanse of healthful pleasure all year long.Sustainability
Sheep produce wool as a natural protein during the entire duration of their life. This makes wool totally renewable. Since a sheep’s diet is comprised of grass and other vegetation, wool is easily and totally sustainable as a resource. When wool is returned to the earth, it decomposes easily and naturally, providing the earth with beneficial enrichment. In comparison, synthetic materials require an enormous length of time to decompose without any benefit to the earth. This defines wool as biodegradable. To help you solve all of your application challenges, Foster Flooring offers friendly assistance in every aspect of your project. When you have found the product to meet your goals, Foster’s professional staff of skilled experts are available to help you with a perfect installation to ensure the best job possible, even if you plan to do it yourself. Whether you want to splurge on a pricey style or are a bargain-hunter at heart, a great place to look is the remnant area of Foster’s huge showroom where you can often find exactly what you need at a discount for a custom area rug, staircase runner or an entire room.
Located in northern Dutchess County’s Staatsburg Village just south of Rhinebeck, New York, this 8,000 square foot gallery is only a stone’s throw from the historic Mills Mansion on the Hudson River. For more info, please visit FosterFlooring.com or call (845) 889-4747.
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