Shaw Floors Caress Collection
The Caress Collection by Shaw Floors is positioned as a plush, comfort-focused carpet flooring option that prioritizes softness and a luxurious underfoot feel while remaining competitively priced for homeowners seeking comfort. Against the list, Caress stands out for delivering a high perceived value and softer pile for living spaces compared with the more technical stain-resistant SmartStrand offerings and the heavy‑duty Anso nylon; financially it often undercuts premium brands while still offering Shaw’s nationwide support and installation network.
Cloud-like softness — naps approved
Stain-smart finish
Cloud-like softness — naps approved
Stain-smart finish
Review Summary
"Users praise the Caress Collection for its plush, luxurious feel and solid stain resistance, though some report a higher price point and occasional matting in very high-traffic areas."
Vivid color palette
Ultra-soft, velvety face for a luxurious underfoot feel.
Vivid color palette
Ultra-soft, velvety face for a luxurious underfoot feel.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
The Caress Collection by Shaw Floors is positioned as a plush, comfort-focused carpet flooring option that prioritizes softness and a luxurious underfoot feel while remaining competitively priced for homeowners seeking comfort. Against the list, Caress stands out for delivering a high perceived value and softer pile for living spaces compared with the more technical stain-resistant SmartStrand offerings and the heavy‑duty Anso nylon; financially it often undercuts premium brands while still offering Shaw’s nationwide support and installation network.
Cloud-like softness — naps approved
Stain-smart finish
Vivid color palette
Ultra-soft, velvety face for a luxurious underfoot feel.
Available in a wide range of colors and cut-pile styles for bedrooms and living areas.
Cloud-like softness — naps approved
Stain-smart finish
Vivid color palette
Ultra-soft, velvety face for a luxurious underfoot feel.
Available in a wide range of colors and cut-pile styles for bedrooms and living areas.
$300-600 CAD
Mohawk SmartStrand Forever Clean
Mohawk’s SmartStrand Forever Clean uses triexta-based fiber with inherent, long-lasting stain resistance engineered for busy households and pet owners, reducing ongoing cleaning costs and extending usable life compared with standard polyester carpets. Technically it rivals Karastan’s SmartStrand Silk on stain performance but typically offers a more performance-first, cost-efficient balance versus the silkier, premium Karastan styling or the budget-oriented Beaulieu Canada options.
Built-in stain defense
Pet-proof resilience
Built-in stain defense
Pet-proof resilience
Review Summary
"Buyers consistently note excellent stain resistance, softness, and easy maintenance with SmartStrand Forever Clean, making it a popular choice for homes with kids and pets."
Easy-care convenience — spill slayer
Made with SmartStrand triexta fiber for built-in, long-lasting stain protection.
Easy-care convenience — spill slayer
Made with SmartStrand triexta fiber for built-in, long-lasting stain protection.
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Mohawk’s SmartStrand Forever Clean uses triexta-based fiber with inherent, long-lasting stain resistance engineered for busy households and pet owners, reducing ongoing cleaning costs and extending usable life compared with standard polyester carpets. Technically it rivals Karastan’s SmartStrand Silk on stain performance but typically offers a more performance-first, cost-efficient balance versus the silkier, premium Karastan styling or the budget-oriented Beaulieu Canada options.
Built-in stain defense
Pet-proof resilience
Easy-care convenience — spill slayer
Made with SmartStrand triexta fiber for built-in, long-lasting stain protection.
Easy-to-clean surface that resists everyday spills and pet accidents.
Built-in stain defense
Pet-proof resilience
Easy-care convenience — spill slayer
Made with SmartStrand triexta fiber for built-in, long-lasting stain protection.
Easy-to-clean surface that resists everyday spills and pet accidents.
$250-500 CAD
Beaulieu Canada Bliss Collection
The Bliss Collection from Beaulieu Canada targets value-conscious buyers in the Canadian and neighboring markets by combining reliable durability with accessible pricing, making it a practical choice for large projects or rental properties. Financially it’s the most cost-effective option in this set, trading the advanced intrinsic stain protection of SmartStrand fibers and the premium hand of Karastan for straightforward, dependable performance and easier local sourcing in Canada.
Plush everyday comfort
Budget-luxury feel
Plush everyday comfort
Budget-luxury feel
Review Summary
"Shoppers find the Beaulieu Canada Bliss Collection to be good value with a comfortable feel and attractive look, but opinions are mixed on long-term durability and stain resistance."
Quiet-footing charm — stealthy steps
Balanced combination of comfort and affordability for budget-conscious projects.
Quiet-footing charm — stealthy steps
Balanced combination of comfort and affordability for budget-conscious projects.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
The Bliss Collection from Beaulieu Canada targets value-conscious buyers in the Canadian and neighboring markets by combining reliable durability with accessible pricing, making it a practical choice for large projects or rental properties. Financially it’s the most cost-effective option in this set, trading the advanced intrinsic stain protection of SmartStrand fibers and the premium hand of Karastan for straightforward, dependable performance and easier local sourcing in Canada.
Plush everyday comfort
Budget-luxury feel
Quiet-footing charm — stealthy steps
Balanced combination of comfort and affordability for budget-conscious projects.
Available in practical pile constructions suited for general household use.
Plush everyday comfort
Budget-luxury feel
Quiet-footing charm — stealthy steps
Balanced combination of comfort and affordability for budget-conscious projects.
Available in practical pile constructions suited for general household use.
$200-400 CAD
Karastan SmartStrand Silk
Karastan’s SmartStrand Silk blends Mohawk’s SmartStrand (triexta) technology with elevated textures and designer styling to deliver a silk‑like hand alongside the same inherent stain resistance, positioning it as the premium aesthetic choice in carpet flooring. Compared to Mohawk’s more utilitarian SmartStrand Forever Clean, Karastan commands a price premium for finer textures and colors, offering homeowners a high-end look with the technical benefits of triexta fiber.
Silk-like sheen
Advanced stain protection
Silk-like sheen
Advanced stain protection
Review Summary
"Karastan SmartStrand Silk receives strong praise for premium softness, durability, and best-in-class stain protection; buyers commonly accept the higher price for long-term satisfaction."
Luxe resilience — fancy toes welcome
Premium SmartStrand Silk construction delivers an exceptionally soft, silky appearance.
Luxe resilience — fancy toes welcome
Premium SmartStrand Silk construction delivers an exceptionally soft, silky appearance.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Karastan’s SmartStrand Silk blends Mohawk’s SmartStrand (triexta) technology with elevated textures and designer styling to deliver a silk‑like hand alongside the same inherent stain resistance, positioning it as the premium aesthetic choice in carpet flooring. Compared to Mohawk’s more utilitarian SmartStrand Forever Clean, Karastan commands a price premium for finer textures and colors, offering homeowners a high-end look with the technical benefits of triexta fiber.
Silk-like sheen
Advanced stain protection
Luxe resilience — fancy toes welcome
Premium SmartStrand Silk construction delivers an exceptionally soft, silky appearance.
High-end aesthetics with strong stain resistance and colorfastness.
Silk-like sheen
Advanced stain protection
Luxe resilience — fancy toes welcome
Premium SmartStrand Silk construction delivers an exceptionally soft, silky appearance.
High-end aesthetics with strong stain resistance and colorfastness.
$400-700 CAD
Shaw Floors Anso Nylon Carpet
Shaw Floors’ Anso nylon carpet is a market leader for resilience and long-term wear, engineered for high-traffic areas and commercial or active family homes where abrasion resistance and shape retention matter most. Technically superior in durability to many polyester and value lines on the list, Anso can deliver the lowest lifecycle cost in demanding installations despite typically higher upfront cost than entry-level carpets like Beaulieu Bliss.
Heavy-duty nylon
Fade and wear resistant
Heavy-duty nylon
Fade and wear resistant
Review Summary
"Reviews highlight Shaw Anso Nylon for its robust durability and resilience in heavy-traffic areas with good stain performance, though it is generally noted as less plush than newer triexta options."
Kid-and-pet ready — battle-tested
Anso nylon fiber engineered for excellent resilience and long-term wear.
Kid-and-pet ready — battle-tested
Anso nylon fiber engineered for excellent resilience and long-term wear.
Increased Safety & Security
Reduced Stress & Anxiety
Shaw Floors’ Anso nylon carpet is a market leader for resilience and long-term wear, engineered for high-traffic areas and commercial or active family homes where abrasion resistance and shape retention matter most. Technically superior in durability to many polyester and value lines on the list, Anso can deliver the lowest lifecycle cost in demanding installations despite typically higher upfront cost than entry-level carpets like Beaulieu Bliss.
Heavy-duty nylon
Fade and wear resistant
Kid-and-pet ready — battle-tested
Anso nylon fiber engineered for excellent resilience and long-term wear.
Superior crush recovery and performance in high-traffic areas.
Heavy-duty nylon
Fade and wear resistant
Kid-and-pet ready — battle-tested
Anso nylon fiber engineered for excellent resilience and long-term wear.
Superior crush recovery and performance in high-traffic areas.
$300-650 CAD