Expert Insight: Why Synthetic Carpets Dominate the Market – But Wool Remains the Choice for Quality Seekers
Over the past decade, I’ve worked with countless clients, from young families in small city apartments to five-star hotel developers, and one question has consistently come up in some form:
"If synthetic carpets are so popular and affordable, why do some people still swear by wool?"
That question has no simple answer. But it’s exactly why I find the wool vs synthetic carpet discussion so fascinating. It speaks not just to materials, but to mindsets — between what’s practical and what’s premium, between mass adoption and personal preference.
As someone who’s seen the rise of synthetic options firsthand and still chooses wool for select spaces, I believe the gap between what sells the most and what offers the highest value is wider than most people realize.
Let me take you inside my world — a place where carpet choice is never just about color and cost, but about how people live.
Synthetic Carpets: The Market Favorite for Good Reasons
A few years ago, I was working on a series of co-working spaces in Ho Chi Minh City. These offices saw hundreds of visitors daily — lots of foot traffic, lots of coffee, and very little time for cleaning.
Wool was out of the question.
Instead, I turned to high-performance synthetic carpets — specifically solution-dyed nylon from KATAmats.com. The results were brilliant. The carpets looked sharp, absorbed noise decently, and after over a year of constant wear, they still held up without any major damage. They were also stain-resistant enough to laugh off the occasional spilled latte.
And that’s the thing about synthetics:
They perform well under pressure, they’re cost-effective, and they give you options.
Whether you’re dealing with commercial spaces, rentals, humid climates, or limited budgets, synthetic carpets check most of the boxes for the average consumer.