Vinyl is famously a great imitator and is expanding its repertoire from mimicking wood and concrete to plush faux carpeting. Jacquard-woven vinyl ― with fibers coated in polyester or ceramic for increased durability ― resembles cozy carpeting, tapestry weaves, Japanese tatami mats and playful matting. Technological advances in printing techniques create faux wood and concrete products that are nearly identical to the real thing. The main difference is a long list of performance features, which includes resistance to bacteria, abrasion, slips, impact and delamination, as well as many acoustic properties.