Glossary of Carpet Terms
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The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)
The Carpet and Rug Institute is the national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry. This website is an excellent source of information about carpet. Here you will find materials that cover the following topics:

• The aesthetic, functional, and financial benefits of carpet
• The carpet or rug selection process
• Installation guidelines
• The characteristics of fibers
• Carpet construction
• Carpet's role in indoor air quality and the environment
• Daily maintenance and long term care
• In-depth technical guidance

Wools of New Zealand
The Wools of New Zealand brand represents the standard of excellence in wool carpets. The name and trademark, used exclusively on products containing at least 80 percent New Zealand wool, are applied only to carpets and rugs that have met the highest performance and environmental specifications.

Wools of New Zealand Brand carpets combine the latest colors, patterns and textures with the classic beauty, comfort and practicality of New Zealand wool. And only carpets that pass more than 20 demanding tests related to fiber content, appearance retention, color-fastness and appropriate environmental performance carry the name.

At Interiors & Textiles we have the largest and finest selection of wool broadloom and area rugs made at carpet mills that use Wools of New Zealand. This website offers information about the benefits of wool carpet, care and cleaning wool carpets and general carpet knowledge.

The Carpet Cushion Council
The Carpet Cushion Council is the industry resource for consumers on carpet cushion related topics. This website provides information on the benefits of carpet cushion, the types of cushion available and suggests recommendation guidelines for cushion use.

National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)
The premier source of consumer information on wood flooring. This website contains extensive information about wood flooring including the benefits of wood floors, the types, styles and species of wood and care, maintenance and repair of wood floors.

Stainmaster
The most well known brand in nylon carpet fiber. This website provides a carpet buying guide, information on carpet care and the advantages of the Stainmaster nylon fiber.