Carpet
A real insulation as well as a warm, cozy feeling. Carpet is a practical choice with a wide variety of products available. The more texture and pattern a carpet has, the less soil and wear it will show. Consider the lifestyle of your space and how much traffic will flow through to help determine what best fits your needs.
Saxony—Level cut pile with texture is mainly used to reduce footprints and vacuum marks.
Frieze—“freezay” Highly textured cut piles twisted to the point that they curl back on themselves in random directions This style is excellent for high traffic rooms.
Velvet—Plush cut pile having a luxurious look and feel with tufts densely packed together and a rich sweep of color. This type will show shading, footprints, and vacuum marks.
Loop—Loops come in level and multi-level heights, sometimes called a "Berber."
Cut and Loop—A combination of cut and loop, which creates pattern. The color is usually monochromatic.
Several types of fiber are available as well from Wools to Nylon to (PET) recycled 2-liter pop bottles. Concerned about staining? Pro! Flooring Brokers carries Anso, Dupont, Wear-Dated, and Scotch Guard Stain Release. All of these have state-of-the-art protections designed to provide enhanced resistance to staining and soiling.