Carpet Par Rating 3 5

Striking iii dream weaver soft polyester carpet made with purecolor fiber system stain and fade resistant carpet.

Carpet par rating 3 5.

Winding the fiber around itself strengthens the resistance to crushing. The higher the rating the longer it will retain its appearance. Most internet sources say it is a rating created by the carpet manufacturer shaw. When comparing similar quality carpets side by side you must consider the tuft twist rating to help you determine which carpet is the better choice.

Par rating the par rating system stands for performance appearance retention. For this reason a carpet with a higher tuft twist 5 5 to 7 5 will retain its like new appearance longer and tolerate a higher level of foot traffic. 5 i carpet 101 carpet 101 i 6. While i m sure they go through a lot of trouble and expense to provide this rating system i personally think it falls short of being a trustworthy gauge for consumers.

It is based on a 1 to 5 scale. Performance appearance rating is a 1 5 scale that rates how well a carpet will perform over time. Twist the number of times the fibers are turned in a one inch length. Par rating is somewhat of a mystery but i included here because i get questions on it.

After vigorous industry standard wear simulating 20 000 foot traffic the worn carpet is compared to an unworn piece to determine how the piece has changed. However i don t understand why the par rating is only 3 25 plus this carpet does not have a soft bac. The par carpet rating system was created by shaw industries and designates a number from one to five rating a carpet s durability based on a typical family of four scenario. Homeowners are expected to understand that the higher the par rating number the more durable the carpet will be.

3 5 these 3 are all about the same price and have a color i like. Both the carpet and the underlay will have a separate tog rating and a combined rating over 2 0 isn t really suitable for underfloor heating. Par or performance ratings. A low rating is perfect for use with under floor heating while a high rating means the carpet and underlay already offer good insulation and therefore isn t suitable for under floor heating.

I reached out to shaw and they stated par is not a rating they use.