Warranty

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FIBERS WITHIN YOUR AREA RUG
CONTINUED
BENEFITS OF WOOL
Wool area rugs have outstanding easy care proper-
ties. Flame resistance, stain resistance and resilien-
cy are
characteristics inherent of wool and are not
achievable
by chemical treatments.
NATURALLY FLAME RETARDANT
The high moisture content of wool fibers, along with
its protein constituents, provide wool area rugs with
excellent natural flame resistance. Wool fibers will not
support combustion, are difficult to ignite and are
self-extinguishable.
NATURALLY STAIN RESISTANT
The surface of a wool fiber is covered by a thin pro-
tective membrane which allows wool the ability to
shed water. This membrane prevents water from readily
penetrating the individual wool fibers. When you con-
sider that 80% of area rug stains are water-based,
you begin to realize how important this property is
and how much natural protection is built into your
wool area rug.
NATURALLY RESILIENT
Each wool fiber has a three-dimensional spiralling
crimp which gives it natural elasticity. This elasticity
means that a wool fiber can stretch up to 30% more
than its original length and then bounce back - - like
a miniature spring.
Wool is a non-allergenic fiber and does not promote the
growth of bacteria or dust mites, or give off chemical
emissions.
BENEFITS OF COURTRON™ POLYPROPYLENE
Couristan’s branded Courtron™ polypropylene rep-
resents the world’s finest synthetic fiber available in
today’s floor covering market. Due to its manufacturing
process, Courtron™ polypropylene is an extremely
comfortable and strong synthetic fiber that resists wear
and permanent stains and is resistant to fading and
deterioration from chemicals, moisture and mildew.
A value-oriented fiber, Courtron™ polypropylene can
be easily cleaned and generates low levels of static
electricity. Courtron™ polypropylene performs best
when heat-set and used in a dense construction.
Heat-setting is a process that sets the twist by heat
or steam, enabling yarns to hold their twist over time,
thus increasing the overall performance and appearance
retention of the area rug.