We loved our existing carpet, but had water damage from a radiator leak :(

Our insurance sent our carpet out for analysis and it came back with the following specs:

PET staple

Tufted Saxony

1/8 inch

SoftBac

74.6 oz

It's going into our family room/basement with covered stairs. We really wanted to try to get as close to what we previously had - the carpet was here when we moved in 6 years ago and still looks great (even with a dog and 2 toddlers)!!

We've been shopping but it's so confusing so I decided to educate myself. Now I think I'm more lost!! LOL

We are torn between two at HD:

Aladdin Blackmoor

100% PET

80oz

4.8x3.3 twist

4000 density

OR

Aladdin Santiago Bay

100% Everstradn PET

78oz

5.0x4.8 twist

Opti Back

not sure of density

The room we are covering is 19' x 30' so we are trying to get something that will not show as many seams.

Which of the 2 would you recommend?

Cost is somewhat of a factor but I'd rather spend a little more to get something that would last. We were leaning towards the Santiago Bay since it had OptiBack and a better warranty and is soooo soft, but I'm wondering if the Everstrand fibers are too soft and it will not stand up as well? Or will the extra face weight and twist make up for it?

If we upgraded to a Smartstrand, what would be comparable? I didn't see any with the same type of face weight that was as soft to the touch.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!!