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The performance of the carpet in a hotel, motel, or other hospitality facility is based on many criteria. The buyer/customer should understand how the elements of carpet construction affect the overall performance of the carpet itself. The construction method should be appropriate for the installation type and the traffic requirements; the backing systems should be appropriate with the desired performance; the fiber and yarn size should correlate with the gauge; and the method of dying should be the right color set for the installation. The most common error that a buyer/customer will make is selecting carpet based on only one criterion.
All buyers should consider this: While pile density is important, so is the gauge, the yarn size and many other construction parameters that are determined by manufacturers at the time of production. It is important for the buyer/customer to work with a sales agent and explain how they expect the flooring product to perform over time and allow us to help you with finding carpet that will best suite your overall needs.
Performance aspects of carpet can be associated with pile density which is the amount of pile yarn in a volume of carpet face. For example, a given carpet weight, lower pile height and higher pile density will have better performance for the money. Density is also influenced by the number of tufts per inch when counting across a width of carpet, for example, a 1/8 gauge carpet has eight tuft rows per inch of width and a 1/10 gauge carpet has 10 rows per inch of width; and the size of the yarn in the tufts. Where the traffic conditions are extra heavy, a density of 5,000 or more is required.
As you can tell, understanding the durability of carpet is not a simple equation. A sales agent can help you find the right durability for your facility.

When buying or selecting hospitality carpet for your hotel, motel, or other facility, it is often important to understand the types of fiber used in the manufacturing process and which of those fibers suites your installation best.

Nylon Fiber: Nylon is one of the most widely used fibers in both commercial and residential markets. It’s most often used in the manufacture of hotel and motel carpet because it is durable (or wearable), it is resilient, easily cleaned and takes stain resistance easily. Nylon is generally suitable for most areas including high traffic areas in a hospitality setting.

Olefin Fiber: Olefin (or polypropylene) carpet is designed for use where resistance to UV or sunlight fading and chemicals is more important. Durability under high traffic is less important where this carpet is installed. Olefin is a widely used fiber with many design and style options

Wool Fiber: Wool is less often used in commercial facilities, but is an option in specific situations. Most of us are familiar with wool in our clothing. The wool fiber used in carpet is the same in many ways. It is a natural fiber with durability and resilience. Wool is also self-extinguishing when burned. Wool is sought for its luxury and performance. Because the manufacturing cost is higher than synthetic fibers, wool is most often used decoratively.

Of course there are many more details about fiber used to manufacture hospitality carpet. Other details include color and dying options, and price ranges which are outside the scope of this introduction. Please consult with your sales agent to determine which fiber is better for your installation and goals.

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