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Better Performance
A few years ago, Mohawk made the strategic decision to diversify and invest in a totally new alternative fiber that would enable Mohawk and its retail partners to be more adaptable to shifts in market and raw material supply. This new fiber, known by the chemical abbreviation P.T.T., would also come to be known as “Revolutionary”. Why? Because due to its molecular makeup, the fiber actually performs better than nylon and other fibers.

     Retailers and consumers alike attest to the technical advances of SmartStrand fiber and place it in a league of its own.

     SmartStrand® PTT molecules have a magic “kink” similar to a spring that makes the fiber more crushresistant, resilient, and durable. 

Better Durability
WALK TEST
A test with over 20,000 footsteps, simulating a year of normal wear, proved SmartStrand’s superior resiliency and crush resistance. In the durability match, nylon also is very good—but not this good.

SMARTSTRAND MODIFIED HEXIPOD TEST
SmartStrand also underwent a mechanical test designed to simulate the actual walk test, but in a much shorter time. Results confirmed that SmartStrand’s the best.

Better Stain and Soil Resistance 

SmartStrand fibers provide permanently engineered-in stain protection that will NEVER wear or wash off. Even after repeated cleanings, SmartStrand stain protection will last over the life of the carpet. Now, that’s revolutionary!
     Even hard-to-clean stains like red wine, juice, and mustard are lifted with mild detergent and hot water or FloorCare Essentials®. Other fibers may perform with immediate cleanup, but after stains have set in, SmartStrand really shows its strength because cleanup is still just as easy! And best of all, unlike the topical application exhibited on the leading nylon carpets, this protection will never wash or wear off!

But beyond those occasional accidents, SmartStrand is not susceptible to the day-in, day-out soiling that occurs with regular use. 

Compared to treated nylon, it shows significantly better resistance to and removal of soil.

1. SmartStrand fibers provide permanently engineered-in protection throughout the entire core of the fiber.
2. The leading nylon  brands contain  topically applied protection that is only on the surface, allowing it to wash off with routine cleaning or be worn off with normal wear.

Better beauty
SmartStrand has excellent colorfast properties that resist fading–even in bright sun–and perform as well as nylon. Since color is one of the first considerations in choosing carpet, Mohawk makes sure the color bought is the color kept. Plus, it’s soft so consumers get extra softness and comfort in their homes.

Better Warranties*
So confident are we of SmartStrand’s superior performance against time-honored nylon, Mohawk offers extraordinary warranties with the brand. With a firm position in the lowest claim category, SmartStrand comes with a Lifetime Stain Resistance Warranty, along with Lifetime coverage for anti-static, 20 years for manufacturing defects, 15 years against soil and 12 years against wear, texture retention and fade resistance. In most cases SmartStrand Warranties surpass typical nylon products. All of these great features guarantee you can sell SmartStrand with confidence and pleasure.

*Please see warranty brochure for full warranty information