This has probably all been rectified, but I have to comment on Mr. Owen's post. PTT polyester, also knows as Triexta, has a number of benefits over PET polyester... 1) Softness - one touch will tell you that, you don't need me to and it is softer than 90% of nylons too 2) Durability - PETs do have less resilience and are less durable overall. 3) Stain and soil resistance - Just about all PETs still have topical protectants added to them for stain and soil resistance. Triexta does not. 4) Improved resistance to peroxides and even bleaches. PETs are ok with benzoyl peroxides, but stop short of resisting bleach. Triexta more resistant to both. Your "unbiased" link says the following: TRIEXTA Also, in the Polyester family is its superior cousin PTT. This fiber is known as SMARTSTRAND (trademark) when marketed by Mohawk. Mohawk recently received FTC approval to market this fiber under its onwn class. This PTT fiber will now be know as TRIEXTA. In the future you will see more about this name change. This fiber is even stronger than PET polyester, and has better colorfastness and cleanability features than PET. PTT is as colorfast as solution dyed nylon. This fiber is extremely soft, and yet behaves better than staple nylon, especially in a shag construction. If you have kids and pets, and are going to be in the home more than 10 years, PTT is a good choice; especially the 3GT Sorona Dupont Polymer offered in some Mohawk carpets. I have not had a consumer complaint on this fiber in the four years I have been selling it. By the way, PTT is just one step away chemically from 4GT polyester that is used to make tough auto parts. Triexta will indeed be a fiber for the future. Lookout Stainmaster! So sounds like everyone is selling Mohawk SmartStrand... CG

We are looking at replacing the carpet in all of our bedrooms, which are upstairs. I want something that will hold up to pets and kids. I also want something that feels plush, and will be good for resale value in the future. We will probably be in our house for another 5-7 years. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Lee's Titanium Series carpet. Here's a picture of what I'm looking at.

This would be better posted in the Home Decoration Forum,

Who is going to use the rooms and how heavily. What is important is the fiber used in the carpet. Nylon wears better and is more durable than polyester. Currently we have polyester in the bedrooms since there is only my hubby and I. Now when we had kids I preferred nylon. Pattern and color is personal preference. I prefer a neutral plush . A good carpet and pad will last many years and having a neutral will let you change decor. My last carpets lasted 20 years (with kids). If you are planning on buying a cheaper carpet then it would be fun to play with color and patterns since it will need to be replaced sooner. You can't beat carpet in the bedroom for warmth, lushness on the feet and sound damping.