becomes more important. Look for short and tight pile, which falls over less than long and loose pile.

Man-made fibres. Be careful: the best are marvellous, in some ways better than wool, the worst are dreadful. They will stain easily, attract dust due to static build-up, and will flatten completely within weeks.


Recommendations (for heavy wear situations)

All wool or 80/20 wool/nylon

  • Finest quality velvet (regardless of cost)

Louis de Poortere - Velours (but be aware of shading)
   
  • Top quality, very heavy duty velvet woven

  GD Velvet Wilton
  GD Contract Wilton
  Chalbury 50oz. (Incredible value - beautiful finish)
  Clairmont  (Wide broadloom width, and excellent finish) All in package.
   
Note  Also consider in this group - Sterling Wilton, which although not a true velvet, has a similar   appearance, and shades very little.

  • High quality, heavy duty velvet

Chalbury 34oz or 40oz. (Both are incredible value, and have an excellent finish)
GD Highland Velvet (Traditional English chunky-look velvet, at an affordable price)
   

Man-made fibre velvets

  • Heavy duty

  Greendale Rich Velvet (A long-time favourite. Tough, stain-resistant, and affordable.)


Intec® Stain-resistance treatment

Many clients have asked about this treatment, and we are now able to offer it as part of our fitting service. When done properly, it is not a cheap addition to the quotation, but it offers greatly increased stain and soiling resistance, and, particularly in the case of light-coloured materials, greater peace of mind. We will be pleased to quote for it as an optional extra.

Light Protection

With the improvement in modern dyestuffs, carpets are very much more resistant to colour fading than they used to be. Nevertheless, no manufacturer offers an absolute guarantee against fading in sunlight. This is perhaps more of a concern when dealing with high quality carpets which may be in place for many years. Sun blinds help. We offer a complete bespoke supply and fitting service for Venetian (including wood slatted), Roller, Vertical, and Pleated blinds.


Velvet pile carpets at John Cooper Carpets

Although the market for velvets has diminished markedly over the past twenty years, we have supplied this material to hundreds of clients who have been delighted with the result. We have the expertise that is essential in the planning and fitting of fine finish piles.

After more than thirty years in Lymington, many customers already know that we also offer the very best quotations. We are not only match the prices of the big city stores: we beat them, and at the same time offer a standard of advice, service, and fitting which is unbeatable. You can shop in the community, and save money at the same time.