Guide Wool, Acrylic or Polypropylene for a Mosque Carpet?
Wool, acrylic or polypropylene for a mosque carpet? None of the three yarn types is right or wrong for a mosque carpet; the differences lie in durability, maintenance and cost. According to Asil Halı's articles, wool is the most durable option and has flame-resistant properties, but it is the highest-priced. Acrylic is the synthetic closest to wool in look and texture and costs less. Polypropylene is the lowest-cost option; it resists stains and is easy to clean.
Which one for which situation?
- If budget is the priority: polypropylene; it resists stains and is easy to clean.
- If a wool look is wanted at a lower cost: acrylic.
- If long service life and a natural fibre are wanted: wool.
- If the properties of wool and acrylic are wanted together: the 80% wool, 20% polyamide blend mosque carpet specially produced by Asil Halı.
In every case, congregation density, pile density and installation workmanship are further factors that determine the carpet's service life. The properties in the table are taken from Asil Halı's articles linked in the sources.
| Criterion | Wool | Acrylic | Polypropylene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Higher priced than the other types | Lower cost than wool | Lower cost than wool and acrylic |
| Look and texture | Durable and soft | Closest to wool in look and texture among synthetics; bright colours | Colour fastness higher than other synthetics |
| Stains and cleaning | Easy to maintain | Resistant to stains and soiling; easier to clean than wool | High stain resistance; easy to clean |
| Other | Acoustic and flame-resistant properties; withstands knee and foot pressure | Resistant to fading in sunlight | The most preferred type when budget is the priority |
Wool, Acrylic and Polypropylene Mosque Carpets in the Asil Carpet catalogue
Number of models in this group in the Asil Carpet catalogue: 134.
Sources
This page is compiled from Asil Carpet's product catalogue (495 products), project records, FAQ and the linked articles. Product properties are manufacturer's declarations.