Carpeting has been around since 5,000 BC, but did not become popular until the early 17th century. The first mills in the United States were built in the late 1700s. In the beginning, carpets were made from sheep and goat wool. While wool is still a very popular material, synthetic materials such as nylon, olefin, and polyester have become more common since the early 20th century. Synthetic … [Read more...]