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SmartStrand is made from an artificial fiber, triexta, which is a PTT polymer also known as DuPont Sorona. The fiber dates back to 2009 and is from the company that brought us nylon, a fiber found in carpets throughout the country (not to mention clothing).Nov 16, 2017

SmartStrand Silk – Launched in 2011

The result – Mohawk launched SmartStrand Silk in 2012. This new product combined over 700 silk-like fibers into just one strand of yarn. In a blind test, consumers preferred Silk's softness 5 to 1 over the competing premium soft nylon carpets.Nov 14, 2016

SmartStrand Silk is Mohawk's softest, toughest carpet ever, born from the maximum durability of the SmartStrand fiber. ... SmartStrand repels dirt, dander, spills, and stains before they reach the fiber, making it extraordinarily easy to clean.

Loop Pile. A highly popular choice, loop pile carpets are durable and practical while also looking stylish and sophisticated. For heavy wear areas that require serious durability, loop pile carpets are ideal as they hide footprints and require minimal maintenance.Jun 2, 2016

Triexta is a relatively new carpet fiber to the market that you'll see called several different names. Sorona, SmartStrand, or PTT are all different names for triexta. For now, the primary manufacturer of triexta carpet is Mohawk, under the name SmartStrand.Feb 14, 2019

In SmartStrand Silk , each strand of carpet is packed with 700 silk-like, stain-resistant fibers. ... Introducing SmartStrand Silk Reserve . For those with refined taste and discerning style who only accept the very best in life, SmartStrand Silk Reserve offers astonishing softness and maximum durability.

Mohawk has a better warranty, softer fibers, more options, styles and colors. If you have pets, the choice is easy, you should go with StainMaster. However, if you have a larger budget and want a better quality carpet that can more easily match your décor, Mohawk is the answer.May 27, 2021

Another type of polyester carpet, SmartStrand is PTT (Triexta) instead of PET. Polyester carpets are consistently lower in offgassing since they are treated with fewer chemicals. I would say this one is extremely low VOC.May 11, 2021

Triexta is a synthetic (manufactured) material developed by DuPont. While it shares many characteristics with polyester, triexta has several important differences in its chemical makeup that makes it a subclass of polyester.Mar 18, 2020

Mohawk vs Shaw carpet, What is Better? ... The only difference is Mohawk does more of the high-end style of carpeting, and Shaw does quite a bit of budget oriented selections. If you'd like to explore multiple Mohawk carpet samples or Shaw carpet samples, there's only one thing left to do.Mar 20, 2017

Mohawk carpet offers selections made from nylon, polyester, and their own fiber called SmartStrand. The Wear-Dated carpet is a nylon carpet, and has been a favorite for over 30 years. Nylon has long been the carpet of choice for high traffic areas, as it holds its texture well under heavy use.

• Mohawk’s Smartstrand carpet, which is made of triexta (more on this below) is one of the more controversial topics I write about. I get emails and comments from customers, salespeople, and store owners who are both strongly for and against this carpet.

• Smartstrand carpet’s stain resistance is developed within the fiber, not a coating. Mohawk proudly proclaims on their website, “engineered-in stain resistance reaches new levels of protection, allowing tough stains such as mustard, red wine, and cherry Kool-Aid® to be removed simply with warm water and a mild detergent.”

• SmartsStrand by Mohawk utilizes manufacturing technologies to add supreme softness to residential carpet, with a durability and strength level close to that of commercial carpet . SmartStrand is the only carpet that provides permanent, built-in stain and soil protection. It will never wash or wear off.

• The technical difference is more but thinner strands of Smartsrand are used to create the soft feel. I have an article dedicated to soft carpets –sometimes they can require special care or considerations when buying. But overall, if you’re thinking you want Smartstrand and plan on laying down on your carpet, consider taking a look at the Silk line.

With Mohawk SmartStrand Silk carpets, you can enjoy the softest and comfortable fabric that is capable of tolerating higher foot traffic. Shaw carpets, on the other hand, are more suitable for rough and tough usage that has to withstand excessive foot load and traffic, and yet still soft enough.

Smartstrand = the brand name for triexta or Sorona carpet. What is triexta carpet? It helps to make this clear (because it’s confusing). So let’s review, what exactly is triexta carpet?

The technical difference is more but thinner strands of Smartsrand are used to create the soft feel. I have an article dedicated to soft carpets –sometimes they can require special care or considerations when buying. But overall, if you’re thinking you want Smartstrand and plan on laying down on your carpet, consider taking a look at the Silk line.

SmartsStrand by Mohawk utilizes manufacturing technologies to add supreme softness to residential carpet, with a durability and strength level close to that of commercial carpet . SmartStrand is the only carpet that provides permanent, built-in stain and soil protection. It will never wash or wear off.

• One of the leading styles of new carpet on the market today is Mohawk's SmartStrand. It's a kind of broadloom carpet designed to resolve, or at least mollify, some of the most frequently launched complaints about carpet quality: durability, softness, resistance to stains, and ecological friendliness.