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Textured Loop and Cut Pile Textured loop and cut pile carpet is a combination of both cut and loop tufts. The tufts can be of different height, giving a textured and patterned appearance.
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Level Loop and Cut Pile This carpet style is a combination of level loop and cut tufts. It has a stylish finish with a soft, smooth feel. Because of its unique construction, a range of distinctive patterns can be combined with colours that appeal to individual tastes.
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High / Low Loop Pile This style of carpet is made using loops of various heights, giving a textured finish to the surface of the carpet. High/Low loop pile carpets are exceptionally durable.
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Cut Pile Plush Cut pile carpets are achieved by cutting the yarn loops which produces an upright pile with a velour type appearance. The yarn is constructed with a slight twist which has been chemically or heat set. Plush pile carpet, as with all cut pile carpets, has the potential to display shading from footprints and vacuuming.
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Cut Pile Twist Cut pile twist carpets are constructed using a higher twisted yarn. This causes the pile to lay in different directions providing a more textured appearance. Twist pile carpets are hard wearing and maintain their finish. Because they have a more textured finish they are also less likely to show shading or tracking within the pile.
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Loop Pile A loop pile carpet is, as the name suggests, where the carpet pile forms a loop. The yarn is needled through the backing creating a loop of yarn. There are several types of loop pile carpets. The more common ones are level loops, sisals, textured loops and multi-level loops. Each creates a very distinct look in any application. Loop pile carpets are hard wearing, durable and do not shade.
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Sisal Sisal is a loop pile carpet made with textured loops in straight rows. The height of the loops can be varied to produce different patterns and textures. This style of carpet is very popular due to its classical appearance and adaptability to almost any interior design.
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Frieze Frieze carpets are characterised by a long-cut pile that lies in different directions, providing a deep texture and shaggy appearance. In recent times, advances to the construction process and better suited yarns have improved the quality and performance of frieze carpets. These carpets are now designed with a mix of thick and thin as well as long and short yarns. This carpet style provides a stylish look and feel that can complement a range of designs.
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