BENEFITS

LOUIS DE POORTERE

Louis De Poortere has acquired worldwide reputation as manufacturer of the most beautiful woven velvets for carpets and fabrics. The group has the largest vertically integrated Wilton production of the industry with its :

OWN DYING
OWN WEAVING
OWN SPINNING
OWN CONFECTION
OWN LOGISTICAL PLATFORM
OUTGOING FINISHED GOODS
STRONG PROCEDURES FOR INCOMING RAW MATERIALS

WHAT DOES LOUIS DE POORTERE STAND FOR ?

Heritage is based on talents of Flemish weavers !

A long-standing tradition established over 100 years ago

A desire for progress

Quality and creativity

Innovation and technology

BENEFITS OF LOUIS DE POORTERE CARPETS

Specialists in producing authentic woven Wilton carpets
Use the finest 100% pure new wool yarns for the ultimate luxury
Woven to exacting manufacturing standards using the finest quality raw material
Using 2-ply and 3-ply yarns for extra resilience
Focussed on sustainability with products developed to be 100% biodegradable

WHY BUY A CARPET ?

There is nothing quite like woven carpets to add comfort, warmth and character to a room. A carpet will transform an interior in a way that no other single item of furniture can, yet will often cost less and last longer.

Noise Reduction

A carpet cushions the impact of the noise, aiding relaxation and improving ambiance

Dust Trapping

Carpeted rooms have better air quality than rooms with hard flooring. It traps dust in the pile until removed by vacuuming. Wool carpets also show air quality improvement through lower VOC’s and improved humidity control

Energy Saving

Carpets do not only create the feeling of warmth, they actually help retain heat in a room by acting like a thermal insulator

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Woven carpets consume 60% less non-renewable resources in manufacturing than other types of carpets. Wool, jute and cotton are renewable resources.

WHY BUY A WOVEN CARPET ?

When buying a carpet it is important to buy a product equal to the task, avoiding early replacement and ensuring value for money

Woven carpets have 3 distinct advantages:

Appearance Retention

DYNAMIC STABILITY

PRECISION OF TEXTURE

The interlocking warp threads (lengthwise) and weft threads (crosswise) are produced in such a way that the tufts of carpet yarn are secured between them row by row.

The backing and surface are created together during weaving making the carpet dimensionally stable. The manufacturing process produces a very precise texture which is difficult to emulate in tufted carpets

WILTON WEAVING

Plain or single-frame Wilton comes from the traditional ‘Warp and Weft’ weaving process.

It is generally considered the most ‘authentic’ and ‘prestigious’ of all weaving processes.

A traditional Wilton weave carpet is one in which the pile threads run continuously into the carpet and are raised above the surface of the integral backing by means of wires or hooks.

As the backing is being woven, pile yarns are introduced lengthways, (that is, from the warp direction) and looped over wires inserted across (weft direction) the weaving machine.

A patterned effect in a combination of cut and loop rows may be created and enhanced by using stippled or multi-coloured yarn combination.

WOVEN USING PURE NEW WOOL AND THE BENEFITS

Excellent resilience – it recovers well from shoe and furniture pressure
Resists soiling and cleans easily
Naturally flame retardant
Excellent appearance retention – natural ‘springiness’
Improves indoor air quality – wool absorbs and neutralises air pollutants
Good colour dye absorption – carpets have rich, clear colouration
Luxurious appearance – and good looks that last
Good moisture buffering and electrostatic properties

WOOL

CHANGE TO A SAFER & HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT

WOOL IS A NATURAL FIBRE

FOR THE WORLD WE LIVE IN TODAY

WITH A TRUE ‘GREEN’ LINEAGE

WOOL IS SAFE

Renewable

Sustainable

Biodegradable

Low carbon impact

Energy efficient

WOOL IS SAFE

Flame Resistant

UV protection

Static electricity reduction

High thermal resistance

WOOL IS HEALTHY

Breathable

Humidity Control

Low allergy

Toxic chemical absorption

Sound reduction