Have you ever been in a flooring store shopping for comfort and your sales person starts shooting off all those fancy terms that you didn’t understand? Do not feel bad, a lot of these terms you would only know if you worked in the flooring industry or if a sales person decided to take the time to explain them to you. This is where a sales person can become your trusted advisor.Today I want to tell you about a couple of terms that you will commonly here in a flooring store while shopping for carpet; Staple Fiber and BCF Fiber.
Staple Fiber: A staple fiber means that the fibers have been cut to certain lengths. These lengths can range from 1 1/2 inches to 8 inches, depending on the fiber and manufacturer. Staple fiber is still very common on the market today.
What you need to know about Staple Fiber is that it will shed. Because of it being cut lengths of filament they easily come loose from the backing. The good news is that your carpet will never wear down or bald because of this, so that is one thing you do not have to worry about. But every time you vacuum, your canister or bag will be filled with fuzz because even a small amount of fibers, when heated and spun, blows up like cotton candy.
BCF Fiber: This stands for Bulked Continuous Filament Fiber. This type of carpet is really the way to go. The fibers in a BCF carpet are not all chopped up but one continuous strand that is woven into the carpet backing. This completely eliminates shedding. It also bulks up the carpet and you get a more luxurious feel to your carpet.
Don't be afraid to ask questions about your flooring purchase. If the salesperson does not give helpful answers, you should go elsewhere. Here at Abbey Carpet & Floor, we take pride in making sure our customers are well-informed.
