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A timeless choice, wool carpets have been in British homes for centuries. Before central heating, the added warmth of wool carpet was a luxury in homes, and classic brands like Axminster have been a household name for generations. Today wool carpets remain a classic interior design feature for a reason – they suit both modern and traditional homes alike!
Wool carpets are made from the natural fibres of sheep’s fleece, carded and spun into yarn. Wool is the ultimate sustainable, renewable resource, and thanks to their natural origins, wool carpets have some amazing properties: they’re fire-resistant, offer excellent insulation and are extremely hard-wearing. The fibres keep their shape, even after a lot of pressure. When properly looked after, one of the wool carpet’s advantages is that it can last for decades!
Their flame resistance is also really useful – dropping a lit match or cigarette onto the carpet will only char the fibres, but it won’t catch fire like some synthetic fibres.
Wool is generally considered to be an investment as it does come with a higher price tag in comparison to other carpet types, but with proper care a wool carpet can outlast all other contenders. You can find out more about the different types of carpet materials in our guide.
Rather like the sheep where the wool comes from, wool carpets can be known to shed a little, so regular cleaning and vacuuming is essential for keeping your wool carpet looking pristine.
Wool carpets generally come in two types – pure wool, or a wool blend. The more expensive wool blends tend to have an 80/20 ratio of wool, and a synthetic material like polypropylene that can give it either a softer feeling or more stain-resistant properties. The cheaper wool blends will be 50/50. These hybrid products often allow you to enjoy most of the qualities of natural wool at a lower price.
100% wool carpets are made using pure sheep’s wool. Both types of wool carpets are very easy to dye and print on thanks to wool’s natural ability to take on colour, which means that the design options for wool carpets are endless.
When choosing a carpet for your space, you need to know the differences between the types on offer, since they can differ significantly. Wool and polypropylene carpets can look and feel very similar, but their differences could be the deciding factor for you!
Polypropylene is a synthetic material, so while it doesn’t have the superb crush-resistance of wool, water and stains simply cannot soak into its fibres. If you’re worried about cleaning up after kids or pets, it can be reassuring to know that polypropylene carpet is not only stain-resistant, it can even be bleach cleaned. Check out our carpet cleaning guide for more info on how to clean different stains out of your carpets.
Wool, meanwhile, is a natural fibre and therefore has a lot of inbuilt qualities that can make it a solid choice for your home. Wool can help to filter allergens out of the air, so it’s often helpful for people who suffer from dust allergies or asthma. The lanolin that sheathes the fibres makes wool naturally resistant to wear and general soiling, so a wool carpet can outlast a synthetic equivalent. However, if a water-based stain has time to soak into wool, it can be very difficult to remove.
Let’s wrap up with the pros and cons of wool carpets to give you a comprehensive overview of this popular carpet type to make sure you have all the facts!
Colours, quality, designs, materials, and width can all affect the price of wool carpets. Starting at £19.99 per m2 and fitting £5.50 per m2, our cheapest wool blend carpet costs around £305 to carpet a small 3x4 metre room (not including underlay, door bars, and grippers). You can use the handy carpet calculator on any of our products to find out how much it could cost to carpet your entire room with that carpet.
If you’ve been wowed by wool, book an appointment at your nearest Tapi store or order free wool carpet samples online. If you prefer another style of carpet, you can learn more about them in our carpet buying guide, or why not book a free home visit and we'll bring a heap of samples for you to try out and compare in the comfort of your own home.
Published: 26-09-2024
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