CARPET TYPES
(Cut Pile, Loop, Cut and Loop)
CUT PILE
Cut pile carpets are manufactured by cutting the yarn loops which produces an upright pile that has a more luxurious, formal look than loop pile. Cut pile carpets are divided into four groups, Plush, Saxony, Twist and Frieze.
A soft velvet appearance and even upright finish that make for a formal look.
The pile is short and slightly twisted
Sometimes called velvet or velour carpet
Can display tracking from footprints and vacuuming
A smooth and luxurious looking finish, similar to plush pile but with a higher pile height and a little more twist in the yarn.
Fibers are densely packed together for a luxurious look.
Can display tracking from footprints and vacuuming.
A luxurious feel with a more textured finish.
The pile is highly twisted and lies in different directions
Hardwearing and maintain their finish, so ideal for high foot traffic areas
Textured finish is less likely to show shading or tracking
A luxurious feel and a stylish, less formal, almost shaggy appearance.
The long pile lies in different directions providing a deep texture
Extremely durable
Made in variations of thick and thin as well as long and short pile
Carpets with longer pile than Frieze are known as “shag piles”
LOOP PILE
Loops of yarn create a stylish finish with a soft, smooth feel and can have a range of distinctive patterns created by a combination of higher and lower loops. Loop carpets are divided into four groups, Level Loop, Multi Level Loop, Sisal and Berber.
A distinct textured loop finish created by a simple loop.
Well suited to heavy traffic areas
Does not show footprints
This style is also sometimes called High-Low Loop pile
Can be used in a random or sequenced design to create textures or patterns
Extremely durable
Comes in a variety of patterns and textures
Loop heights can vary to produce different patterns and textures
Usually a thicker loop pile in neutral shades from browns to beiges with occasional flecks of different shades throughout.
Thicker than usual loops of yarn
Hard wearing with flecks that can hide soiling
Can also be a made as a cut pile
CUT AND LOOP
These carpets have a combination of cut and looped yarns and can create sculptured and patterned effects such as squares, swirls etc. Many different patterns can be achieved in a wide range of styles. Cut and Loop carpets are divided into two groups, Level Cut and Loop (LCL) and Textured Cut and Loop.
Wide range of patterns are available
Patterns can create the illusion of space in a room
Creates a visual affect with patterns
Has a textured finish
