Description
The Advantage Carpet “Bonneville” (and “Bonneville Plus”) is a popular residential carpet from Advantage Flooring, focusing on combining durability with a comfortable feel.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of its key features:
Key Features of Advantage Carpet Bonneville (and Bonneville Plus):
- Fibre: 100% Solution Dyed Nylon (SDN)
- Resistain® Solution Dyed Nylon: This indicates that the nylon fibre itself is dyed throughout the entire manufacturing process, not just on the surface. This leads to:
- Exceptional Fade Resistance: The colour is locked into the fibre, making it highly resistant to fading from sunlight (UV exposure), ensuring its appearance lasts longer.
- Superior Stain Resistance: SDN is inherently resistant to most common household stains because its fibres are less absorbent. Advantage’s “Resistain®” branding suggests an enhanced level of stain protection, making spills easier to clean up.
- Durability and Resilience: Nylon is well-known for being the most durable and resilient synthetic carpet fibre. It has excellent “memory,” meaning it resists crushing and matting even in high-traffic areas, allowing the carpet to bounce back and maintain its appearance.
- Easy to Clean and Maintain: The inherent stain resistance and colourfastness make it a practical, low-maintenance choice for busy homes.
- Resistain® Solution Dyed Nylon: This indicates that the nylon fibre itself is dyed throughout the entire manufacturing process, not just on the surface. This leads to:
- Construction: Cut Pile
- While some Advantage carpets use a “Modulated Loop,” Bonneville is specified as a Cut Pile. This means the yarn loops are cut, creating an upright pile.
- It contributes to a softer and more luxurious feel underfoot compared to a loop pile.
- Given the “Bonneville Plus” sometimes being linked to “Cosmic” (which is a cut pile), it’s likely a cut pile twist or a similar textured cut pile, which helps to hide footprints and minor soiling, maintaining a neat appearance.
- Weight/OZ Rating:
- There seems to be a variation or different versions:
- “Bonneville Plus” is listed at 26 oz (ounces per square yard).
- “Cosmic” (described as a sister product to “Galaxy” but also related to “Bonneville” by some retailers) is listed at 35 oz and is also Solution Dyed Nylon.
- A 26 oz weight indicates a solid, mid-range residential carpet, while 35 oz or higher would offer even greater density and luxurious feel.
- There seems to be a variation or different versions:
- Residential Suitability:
- “Bonneville Plus” is rated Residential Heavy Duty 3 Star Rating Including Stairs. This makes it suitable for general residential use, including moderate to heavy traffic areas and staircases. While not the highest 6-star rating, it’s still a very capable carpet for most home environments.
- Warranties:
- “Bonneville Plus” comes with a 10-Year Warranty. This typically covers wear, stain, and fade performance.
- Some associated products or earlier versions might have a 15-year warranty, so it’s essential to confirm the specific warranty for the exact “Bonneville” product you are considering.
- Treated with “The Odour Eliminator”:
- This is a beneficial added feature for homes, helping to neutralize unpleasant odours, which is particularly useful for pet owners or in general living spaces.
In summary, Advantage Carpet Bonneville (or Bonneville Plus) is a reliable and practical choice for residential use. Its Solution Dyed Nylon fibre ensures excellent stain and fade resistance, while its cut pile construction offers a comfortable feel. With a solid residential rating and a good warranty, it’s designed to provide lasting performance and aesthetic appeal in various areas of your home.
