Karastan - Make a Statement. Your Own
Karastan, has been creating some of the world's most beautiful carpets for almost three-quarters of a century now.
The Karastan Axminster loom was the first power loom to produce a rug with a soft back that would show the pile yarns through the back just like the hand-woven originals from the Orient. Even so, it was only after the perfection of non-fading dyestuffs and a special "lustre wash," giving the rugs the realistric highlights and mellowness of the Oriental originals, that Karastan was born.Little wonder that the first thing that comes to mind when people say Karastan is rugs. But there has almost always been another side to Karastan, too: that of broadloom carpets, which we first started produced back in the 1930s. Not only does Karastan play a big part in introducing American households to the very concept of walking in comfort on soft, luxurious carpets; providing the impetus for mass appeal by introducing yet another innovation in 1948: our Kara-loc method of weaving.
Initially limited to the production of plain velvet and twist styles, Kara-loc eventually produced an explosion of fashion innovations, including mult-colored designs, along with cut-and-loop effects at least 15 years ahead of the rest of the industry. The innovative method made possible the production of highly styled, quality carpets at prices affordable to average consumers.
Only the drive behind Karastan's innovative spirit stays the same.
In addition Karastan has made a commitment to environmentalism means more than recycling; it means taking responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a product - from cradle to cradle.
As a leader in the carpet and rug industry, Karastan holds a position of environmental responsibility that it takes seriously. Their efforts to use sustainable ingredients, preserve natural resources, and repurpose excess are continual. They strive to develop responsible solutions and willingly plan ahead to optimize improvement in all areas of environmental stewardship. In keeping with these principles, Karastan aggressively research, develop, and employ new ways of preserving our planet and of producing products that improve the health and comfort of your home.
