Wool vs. "standard" carpet

[fordracing65]

I believe it comes in the 50th anniversary Cobra, it's red, and it's beautiful... Wilton, is also a different weaving processes, it's all about the loom, which you don't get with synthetic, just Google Wilton carpet's, it explains in detail why this carpet is a step above the rest...

[lippy]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

I believe it comes in the 50th anniversary Cobra, it's red, and it's beautiful... Wilton, is also a different weaving processes, it's all about the loom, which you don't get with synthetic, just Google Wilton carpet's, it explains in detail why this carpet is a step above the rest...

I spoke with Peter at ERA this morning. There is still time to change to wool if I want, and I don't think it is *that* expensive (I stopped adding the cost of this project a long time ago anyway).

I couldn't find a photo of your car in the CC galleries to see the color. Is the carpet black, and how long have you had it? Is the difference between the wool and a top-quality synthetic visible, or does it just feel better? Have you had any fading or other issues?

[fordracing65]

I don't have my car all together yet, the Kirkhams offer both style of carpet and I choose Wilton because it is the carpet of choice when you want the best, it's a Rolls Royce standard carpet till this day, and you know how nice there interiors are, the synthetic is nice and cheaper and the technology has come so far you can't go wrong with using it. I have used Wilton before and they now add UV protection, it has great wear life and depending on the thickness it is as plush and soft as they come. Wool is the carpet of choice for area rugs of the highest quality, synthetic is used for most wall to wall carpet because of the price. So to summarize, Wilton Wool has great wear life, does not fade like the wool of yester year, and be cleaned and vacuumed like synthetic. It does cost more but your paying for the top quality of carpets.. Also Wilton has a unique loom process where the wool is woven together in a different manner than most synthetics.. Hope this helps.