Nylon 6,6 - the fiber specified most often by professional designers and architects Wear-Dated® is made of 100% Nylon 6,6. You know that if it can stand up to the demands of commercial interiors it can stand up to your busy family. That's why Nylon is the material used most often in residential carpet too. It is more resilient than polyester and olefin (also called polypropylene) so it springs back under traffic. Nylon 6,6 in particular is more resistant to abrasion and rolling traffic so it retains its original appearance longer. It resists stains and soiling better than other fiber materials so it cleans up more easily. Nylon comes in an infinite array of colors and resists fading in sunlight. It feels softer to the touch than other synthetic fibers and is more affordable than wool.

Carpet made with Wear-Dated® carpet fiber is available from the most reputable and well known carpet manufacturers in the industry. However, not every carpet can carry the Wear-Dated® carpet fiber label. Only those that have met stringent standards for construction can.

	Density Density refers to the thickness of the yarn and how close the tufts of yarn are spaced together. The higher the Density, the better the performance.
	Twist Twist refers to how tightly the pair of yarns in each tuft is twisted. It is expressed in a #/inch of length. The tighter the twist in the yarn, the higher the number, the better the performance.
	Weight Weight indicates how much fiber there is in the carpet, explaining why heavier carpets tend to cost more. Weight is a function of the pile height and density combined. Pile height is a personal choice whereas density is a truer measure of performance.
	Height Pile height is the distance from the backing to the top of the tufts. Selection of pile height is based on the style and functionality you're seeking. 'Deep pile' is plusher, but can also show tracks and vacuum marks. 'Lower pile' height is firmer and may be preferred where wheeled furniture or toys are being moved around.

Tough Tested and Certified
Scientists, engineers and technicians at our Nylon Textile Technology Center in Pensacola, Florida test each new carpet style following procedures established by the AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists). Before a carpet can carry the Wear-Dated® carpet fiber brand name we ensure that it passes these industry tests as well as lives up to our exacting standards for durability.

Wear & Soil Resistance
We walk over each carpet approximately 20,000 times and rate how well it resists soiling and maintains its original texture and appearance. We are the only company in the industry that uses real people to test carpet against everyday wear and tear.

Stain Resistance
We pour acid red #40 dye, similar to that used in Kool-Aid and then see how well it comes out. Then we simulate walking on it and stain it again to ensure that the stain resistance hasn't worn off.

Color & Light Fastness
We expose the carpet to ultraviolet light, ozone, and other gases common in the air to ensure that they do not degrade the carpet or cause it to fade or discolor.

Tuft Bind
We pull on the yarns to ensure they are securely tufted to the carpet backing.

A fiber engineered for every need
No matter your lifestyle, there is a Wear-Dated® carpet fiber to meet your needs. That's because Wear-Dated® carpet fiber is made for life.

Beauty - Colors and styles for every décor
Whether you're looking for a plush Saxony for a formal room, a versatile textured cut pile for the whole house or one of the trendier loop, patterned or frieze styles, you'll find one made with Wear-Dated® carpet fiber in just the color you're looking for.

Comfort - Give your family softness that lasts
There's nothing more luxurious than walking barefoot across an ultra-soft carpet. Now you don't have to sacrifice durability for softness. Perfect for the bedroom or family room, Wear-Dated® DuraSoft carpet fiber is the ultimate in softness and durability.

Extra durability - A great choice for high-traffic areas
With kids, pets and visitors, some areas in your home get more traffic than others. Great for family rooms, playrooms, and hallways, Wear-Dated® Traffic Control carpet fiber is engineered for tough traffic. The tighter the yarn is twisted, the better it retains its original texture and appearance. Carpet yarn made with Wear-Dated® Traffic Control carpet fiber uses innovative technology to lock in the twist, so carpet resists crushing and matting longer than most other carpets.

Affordability - Making Berbers better
The versatility of looped carpets, often referred to as Berbers, appeals to many homeowners. Until now, most were made of olefin (polypropylene) which can feel harsh and doesn't wear as well, or wool which can be prohibitively expensive. Unlike most synthetic looped carpets, made from BCF (bulk continuous fiber) Wear-Dated® ThermaSealed carpet fiber is a staple fiber similar to natural wool fibers. So, with ThermaSealed you get the performance of Nylon 6,6 and the magnificent look and luxurious feel of wool.

Unique Non-prorated warranty
Wear-Dated® carpet fiber is so durable, we guarantee the entire carpet.

* Full 5-Year Normal Wear Warranty
* Full 7-Year Stain and Soil Removal Warranty

Other carpet warranties may be pro-rated, meaning that the longer you own the carpet, the less you will be reimbursed if you need to file a claim. Our unique non-prorated warranty doesn't diminish over the life of the warranty period.

	Wear-Dated® Nylon 6,6	Nylon 6	Polyester	Olefin (Polypropylene)
Recovery rating	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent	Poor	Poor
Appearance retention	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Fair to Good	Fair to Good / Poor
Hand	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Poor
Abrasion resistance	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Very Good to Excellent	Poor
Rolling traffic resistance	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Poor	Poor
Dyeability	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Poor
Color fastness (light)	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Very Good to Excellent
Ozone fade resistance	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent
Nitrous Oxide fade resistance	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent
Stain resistance	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent
Soil resistance	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Fair to Good
Oily soil resistance	Very Good to Excellent	Very Good to Excellent	Fair to Good	Poor