Ken and four-legged Flossie talk British wool. Hearty UK weather leads to a more durable product that stands up to years of foot traffic. In fact, the right wool carpet can last you 20-30 years if properly cared for.
Some of the finest carpets in the world are made using New Zealand wool. In fact, you see the wools of New Zealand trademark everywhere. At the same time, I don't want to slight our friends in Great Britain.
Concord Imports, a very important importer of carpets in the northeast, wrote up a piece about British wool. I thought it captured what makes British wool unique and I wanted to share it with you.
I'm not dissing New Zealand wool. But if durability and performance is something on your mind, don't forget British wool.
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About Ken: Ken Fain is the co-owner of Island Carpet in Middletown, RI and a floorcovering veteran of more than 40 years. His popular 'Ask Ken' video series answers common flooring questions on a variety of topics. It has reached hundreds of thousands of viewers on both YouTube and Facebook.
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