How does tretford compare to Needlepunch?
ANSWER
tretford is far superior in quality, colour and performance to needlepunch.
WEIGHT
| tretford 2.5 kg/sq.m. | Needlepunch 0.9-1.2 kg/sq.m. |
FIBRE
| tretford natural (80% goat hair) |
Needlepunch: majority polypropylene (the cheapest and poorest performing synthetic fibre available, approx ½ to 2/3 price) |
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Natural Fibre |
Polypropylene |
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Resilient |
No Resilience |
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Anti-Static to <2.5kV |
Best rating 3kV (can cause problems) |
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Soil Resistant |
Soils Rapidly |
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Cigarette and Fire Resistant |
Melts if burnt |
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Resistant to acid-based cleaners |
No resistance to acid based cleaning agents |
SECONDARY BACKING
| tretford ROLL: jute | Needlepunch: usually none |
TILE BACKING
| tretford Tile: PVC (high quality) | Needlepunch: bitumen |
Finally, tretford is the only contract cord carpet manufactured in Ireland. tretford is manufactured by Waterford Carpets, Waterford, Ireland.