Wilton wool material

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 10:30 pm

i am having a hard time finding some wilton wool in a color that will match my leather (dark red). i have samples from Hirsch and Veteran and Heritage and
the only sample that comes close (and not that close) is some Wilton lll
from Veteran in LA. but the wilton lll is vinyl backed and not as stiff like
the jute backed l and ll. it seems like it may curl up in the corners on the
flat pieces that are not glued down.

does anyone have another source for some good quality wool. i am not
stuck on Wilton, but i would like a nice heavy wool.

Post by **tyang** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:13 pm

From my research, I found that there are very few "Wilton" style carpet weaving machines here in the States. Most of the inventory comes from Europe where the machines are more popular. The cut pile look of Wilton carpet will be hard to match with something other than Wilton.

Tom

John Vardanian · Post by **John Vardanian** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:56 pm

Leo,

There is backing material especially for carpets the upholsterers use it to stiffen an otherwise flimsy carpet.

john

Lowell · Post by **Lowell** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 2:51 am

BAS in Vancourer, Canada provided me with great Wilton carpet for my
330. You might try them:

1-800-661-5377

Stephanm · Post by **Stephanm** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:36 am

Look for "German Velour", this carpet is made from wool just a little nicer that Wilton wool as though it has a nicer haircut and tighter weave. Very nice stuff, and fron one car to the next I doubt it will look different from the Wilton

lukek · Post by **lukek** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 3:42 pm

i think you need to go to the source on this one. Plan a trip to traverse the highlands of Scotland in a search for that rare and elusive Wilton sheep...

Dr. Ian Levy · Post by **Dr. Ian Levy** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 5:38 pm

Luke
Not sure where the carpet weavers of Wilton got the wool but I don't want Leo wasting his time chasing the non-existent "Wilton" sheep
It was a long way to the Highlands of Scotland from Wilton, England in the 1780's especially as there were plenty of sheep south of the border.
Regards
Ian L

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 6:41 pm

thanks for coming to my defense Ian. anyway, its been a very very
long time since i did anything with sheep

Ian, do you have any sources for Wilton in the UK? i have found a nice
wilton lll color, but i am concerned about the thin backing

Post by **tyang** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:50 pm

"Wilton" is a style that comes from the "Wilton" type carpet weaving machine. The wool is from any sheep, although some may argue that some sheep are cuter than others!

The confusion may be in comparing Connolly leather (which is also hard to come by, or nonexistant) where English Cows are raised among the hedgerows, and not fenced in with barbed wire. Barbed wire causes scaring, and more blemishes in the hides.

When I was laying out the leather for my interior, I always had to make sure there were no scars in highly visible areas. I was using Connolly, hides, and there were still scars!

Tom

Art S. · Post by **Art S.** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:28 am

Leo,

I realize it may have been long ago, but did you just admit to doing something with sheep? :)

Good luck with the carpet quest!

Art S.

Art S. · Post by **Art S.** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:31 am

Sorry Leo,

I couldn't resist!

Art S.

David Smith · Post by **David Smith** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:36 pm

Is there an easy answer to what is the difference between Wilton I, II, and III?

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 3:32 pm

what i have been told is that early Ferraris had Wilton ll in them, but it is
not longer made. Wilton l is what is found in Rolls and Jags. Both l and
ll are very dense with a short pile. Both have a heavy backing that i
have heard refered to as jute. the carper is heavy and fairly stiff. wilton
lll is a thinner carpet, less heavy, and less dense. the backing is thin
rubber. the disadvantage to l and ll is that if you have an interior floor
with lots of curves it is more difficult for it to conform. Rolls Royce and
Bentley floors are very flat. Wilton lll can be shaped and will take to
contours alot better; my concern with the lll is that the edges may curl
up over time. it just seems a little flimsy compared with the others.

i would love to hear any other opinions on this....

enio45 · Post by **enio45** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:05 pm

where are those sheep!!!

lukek · Post by **lukek** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:13 pm

Immigrated to Nevada and working illegally in the "hospitality industry".
Expect the price of Wilton wool to plummet on the commodity exchange. We should be able to arrange a bulk carpet buy at a significant discount.

[quote="enio45"]where are those sheep!!![/quote]