Runners are woven material, generally using either wool or synthetic carpet fiber – Shop Runners by Fiber
The two fibers differ in appearance, color and texture. Either category includes products in an array of density, quality, style and price. Synthetic fiber is typically less expensive than wool.
Regardless of the fiber, woven products are constructed in similar ways on either Wilton, Axminster or Jacquard looms.
Some in the Wool category are 80% Wool/20% Nylon blend. These are known Axmintser or Jacquard Woven, among the best fiber content and types of construction for stair use.