100% natural wool carpet in a bright colored loop pile NOTE: This carpet style is a special order and will take approx. four weeks to make. Unique Carpet Somerset is a loop pile 100% natural wool in a non-directional pattern, creating a unique texture in 12 bright colors. As a natural and renewable resource made of 100% New Zealand wool, it outperforms and outlasts nylon, polypropylene and olefin carpets by 2-3 times. Recommend Carpet Pad GBS 100% Wool Underlayment Like all wool from New Zealand, the quality is stronger, bouncier and definitely softer than any other wool. It also insulates better, contain less odor and is manufactured more sustainably. 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. Wool has been and continues to be the fiber of choice for commercial and residential applications. Many hotels use it because it acts as a natural air purifier attracting air-borne pollutants such as dust, smoke and pollen and holding them until they can be vacuumed away. Tests show this feature of air purification can last up to 15 years. Wool is also fire safe and is used extensively in hotels, on commercial airplanes and jets, submarines, and military vehicles because it naturally extinguishes fire. It also does not promote the growth of dust mites or bacteria. Wool also absorbs moisture when the relative humidity is high, and then releases it later when the air becomes dry. This natural air conditioning property explains why wool is used in socks and sports clothing. Finally, regarding energy; wool is a superior insulator that keeps the indoor environment warm in winter and cool in summer. It requires only one sixth the energy to produce than comparable synthetic fibers use. 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 palette and budget. Features & benefits Beautiful appearance — subtle yet elegant in 12 bold colorways 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 a thermal and an 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
