Wool and Wool Carpet Properties
Wool Fiber Properties
Wool and Wool Carpet Properties (Carpet & Rugs)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
What You Need to Know
• Wool is a natural protein-based fiber with performance characteristics that differ significantly from synthetic carpet fibers
• Wool carpet behavior is strongly influenced by moisture, maintenance practices, and environmental conditions
• Many appearance conditions observed in wool carpets and
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