Professional Carpet Cleaners in Allentown, PA

The length of time it takes to make a carpet is determined by the size, design and knot count of the carpet. A room size rug can take from 9 months to 3 years to complete- by three weavers dependent upon the detail/quality of the rug.

All rugs are subject to fading from sun exposure. Carpets woven with vegetable dyed wools will be more forgiving where exposure is concerned that carpets woven with synthetic dyes. It's always a good idea to protect your valuable carpets/furnitre from sun damage by way of proper window treatments.

Fringe is for both function and fashion. It is a continuation of the foundation of the rug (warp threads). It is often woven into a kelim (flat woven section) at the end of the carpet and then tied into a knot. This is what keeps the ends of the carpet from unraveling. Fashion wise- it can add a formal or casual appearance to a carpet, depending on the way the fringe is completed.

There are two things that can be done to repair fringe depending on the construction (machine made, handmade, or tufted) and the value of a carpet. A handmade if might warrant reweaving the fringe back into the rug. For a machine made or tufted rug we are able to replace you worn fringe with brand new pre-made fringe at very reasonable prices.

Because of its beauty and durability is the short answer. The longer answer includes the fact that wool is more resistant to foot traffic than any other fiber. Wool hides dry soil naturally and is not adversely affected by it for quite some time. Wool is a great insulator- in the winter your home will be warmer inside and in the summer it will be cooler. Be aware that there are different qualities of wool and the less expensive wools will stains easily and may not be the first choice where children and pets are present.