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Durability comparison between nylon printed carpet and polyester printed carpet
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Durability comparison between nylon printed carpet and polyester printed carpet
1. Wear resistance comparison
Nylon printed carpet (Nylon)
Advantages: Nylon is the most wear-resistant material among synthetic fibers and is suitable for high-traffic areas (such as hotels, corridors, and offices).
Test standard: Nylon carpets that pass the Martindale test can usually reach 20,000~50,000 revolutions (commercial grade), and household models are about 10,000~30,000 revolutions.
Compression recovery: The fiber has good elasticity and is not easy to fall over and deform after long-term pressure.
Polyester printed carpet (Polyester)
Disadvantages: The wear resistance is only 60%~70% of nylon, and the Martindale test is usually 5,000~15,000 revolutions (suitable for low-traffic areas).
Easy to indent: The fiber is relatively rigid and is prone to permanent indentation under long-term heavy pressure (such as under the legs of furniture).
2. Stain resistance and cleaning difficulty
Nylon carpet
Stain resistance is moderate, but can be greatly improved through technical treatment (such as STAINMASTER coating).
Stains are easier to clean, but oily stains may penetrate the fiber.
Polyester carpet
Natural stain resistance: More hydrophobic, liquid stains (such as water, beverages) are not easy to penetrate, suitable for areas prone to splashing (such as restaurants).
But oil stains are more difficult to remove, and traces are easy to remain after repeated cleaning.
3. Carpet fade resistance (print durability)
Nylon printed carpet
The dyeing process is mature, the printing color is firm, the ultraviolet (UV) resistance is strong, and the long-term sun fading is slow.
Polyester printed carpet
The color is brighter than nylon (especially suitable for bright color printing), but it is more likely to fade when exposed to sunlight for a long time (direct sunlight should be avoided).
Summary: How to choose nylon vs. polyester printed carpet?
Choose nylon printed carpet: ✅ High wear resistance, long life, strong compression recovery
✅ Suitable for commercial/domestic high-frequency use areas
❌ Higher price
Choose polyester printed carpet: ✅ Bright colors, water stain resistance, high cost performance
✅ Suitable for low-traffic areas or limited budget
❌ Easy to indent, not sun-resistant
Ultimate suggestion:
If the budget allows, give priority to nylon printed carpet;
If you pursue short-term beauty or low cost, polyester can be used as an alternative, but avoid high-wear areas.