Contessa: Decadent Deep Pile Plush 100% Wool Carpet There is no more formal look than a fine velvet. Densely constructed into a deep pile plush, Contessa is sheared multiple times to produce its fine finish. Choose one of nine classic colors, or create a custom solid, two or three color tweed of your choice. Our attention to detail makes Contessa the right selection for that special project. Recommend Carpet Pad GBS 100% Wool Underlayment As a natural and renewable resource made of 100% wool, it outperforms and outlasts nylon, polypropylene and olefin carpets by 2-3 times. Unique Carpets also makes specialty models that contains absolutely no synthetic dyes: Ambassador, Boardwalk, Eldorado, Four Seasons, Grenoble, Kingston, Laredo, and Revue. These carpets may be more suitable for those with chemical sensitivities, allergies or asthma. Unique Carpets utilize Permethrins which are an effective and safe moth deterrent. Actually, moths don't eat wool, but the freshly hatched larvae do. Permethrins have been shown to be non-toxic to humans, even if ingested. They pass through the system quickly without residual effects. There have been no reported cases worldwide of health issues from exposure to Permethrin. For more information on Permethrins click here. NOTE ON NON-TOXIC CARPET CLEANER : We don't sell it, but are super excited about the capabilities of Host. See the pdf download Cleaning Tips for more information. Hot Tip: Do note that different brands and styles of carpets come in different widths. Have your installer measure your space to determine how much carpet you will need to order, as well as the best way to incorporate seams if your room is larger than a carpet's given width. Looking for carpet installers? check out CFI Installers and NFIC (Natural Fiber Installer Certification) Installers in the U.S.. [tabs] Why We Like It Unique Carpet is a high quality tufted wool carpet with beauty and performance as good as the expensive manufacturers. What makes Unique Carpet unique is their wide range of styles and designs that suit anyone's design pallet and budget. Features & benefits Natural and renewable resource – made from sheep's hair that grows back year every year Superior resistance – wool is naturally dirt and soil-resistant, fire-retardant and non-allergenic Insulator – both thermal and acoustical regulator Low-odor – as compared to nylon, polypropylene and olefin carpets Recyclable, biodegradable – completely eco-friendly LEED compliant – satisfies requirements for Materials and Resource credit 6, Indoor Air Quality credit 4.3 and Innovation in Design Credit 1
