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Carpet Fiber Guide: Nylon vs. Polyester vs. Triexta

The fiber is what carpet is made of — and it drives durability, stain resistance and price more than anything else. Here’s the rundown.

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The Main Fibers

FiberStrengthsBest for
NylonMost durable & resilient; cleans wellStairs, halls, busy homes
Polyester (PET)Very soft, rich color, stain-resistant, budget-friendlyBedrooms, low-traffic rooms
Triexta (SmartStrand)Built-in stain & soil resistance, resilientPets & kids, family living
OlefinMoisture/fade-resistant, budgetBasements, low traffic

How to Choose

For busy areas and stairs, nylon is the most durable. For soft comfort and value in bedrooms, polyester shines. For pets and kids, triexta (Mohawk SmartStrand) is outstanding for stains. We carry Shaw and Mohawk lines.

Fiber Isn’t Everything

Twist, density and padding matter too — see our carpet page for the full quality breakdown, and our guides on carpet for pets and keeping floors clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nylon is the most durable and resilient, making it best for stairs, hallways and busy homes.

Triexta (like Mohawk SmartStrand) has excellent built-in stain and soil resistance, ideal for pets and kids.

Yes for the right rooms — it’s very soft, richly colored, stain-resistant and budget-friendly, best in bedrooms and lower-traffic areas.

Yes — fiber is the biggest driver of durability, stain resistance and price. We help you match fiber to the room and budget.

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Mississippi Pro serves Pearl and the Jackson metro. Visit our showroom at 1138 Weems Street, Pearl, or we'll bring samples to you. Free estimates.

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