Netherlands Group Says Carpet Helps Indoor Air

The Netherlands, Nov. 4, 2011 -- The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research has completed a study that concluded that carpet can limit the concentration of airborne particulate matter.

The study showed that textile floor coverings absorb more particulates from the air than hard surfaces. This is due to the larger micro-surface of soft flooring and its better contact between surface and the air.

The study was performed on behalf of the carpet manufacturer Desso.