the world's best fiber from the friendliest mill.
Fiber Construction
This is where the shape of carpet performance stands out. The patented AltoChroma™ shape actually prevents fibers from matting, losing resiliency or staining. Each yarn contains three threads twisted together with a virtually limitless array of colors.
Traditional nylon fiber cross-section
AltoChroma™ fiber cross-section
| Figure A |
New fiber in a standard star twist |
| Figure B |
With wear, fiber matts down and loses resiliency. |
| Figure C & D |
AltoCroma™'s round, clover-like shape preserves carpet buoyancy and prevents matting, even after wear. |
Color, Color, Color
AltoChroma™'s sophisticated palette of more than 50 colors has been created by a team of Italian and American designers, and includes a striking array of metallic fibers. Its unique triple-twist thread enables a virtually infinite array of color combinations
Chemistry
(see below) Dye molecules attach to color receptors in standard solution-dyed nylon fibers. Stain resistance is applied in coating from. After that coating wears away, other substances adhere to the carpet and it is soon stained. AltoChroma™ is nearly impossible to stain because it has virtually no dye receptors. Stain resistance is actually built into the fiber and will not wear or clean away.
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AltoChroma™ from AquaFil - Europe's leading producer - may very well be the world's best fiber. It provides superior stain resistance and durability - but without the hefty cost. Now you can get the world's best fiber, exclusively from your accommodating friends at Northwest.
ABOUT AquaFil
AquaFil, a part of the Italian Gruppo Bonanzzi, has roots in the manufacturing of polymer fiber and fabric dating to 1956. Its international success has been based on its willingness to partner with its customers to meet exacting specifications for specific manufacturing needs. Aquafil's corporate priorities include safeguarding the environment for sustainable development.
AltoChroma™ Fibers - Superior Quality and Advantages
