Types of Carpet
Carpet Doctors PlusThe manufacturing of carpet – which can be described as sewing strands of yarn into a backing material – creates thousands of yarn loops. When the loops are cut, a CUT PILE carpet is created, often known as PLUSH. When the loops remain uncut, a LOOP carpet is created, often known as BERBER. These two options can be combined to create FOUR construction possibilities…
Cut Pile
Loops are cut.
Loop Pile
Loops remain uncut.
Patterned Loop
Uncut loops with multiple heights.
Cut & Loop
Cut and uncut loops are combined.
Plush (Cut Pile) Styles
Smooth (known as a Saxony)
This style of cut pile carpet is achieved when the tufts of yarn are sheared to a low, smooth pile height for uniform color and a formal look.
Texture
This popular style offers a smooth, level finish, but the yarns have more twist, which creates a less formal look.
Twist (known as a Frieze)
The yarns in this style are even longer, creating a soft, comfortable, casual appearance.
Shag
The yarns in this style are even longer, creating a soft, comfortable, casual appearance.
Loop Styles
Level Loop (often called a Berber)
In this style, all the loops are the same height. The dense, firm surface of a loop pile carpet makes it ideal for high-traffic areas.
Patterned Loop
The yarns in this style are also looped, but they are at two or three varying heights. The various heights can be arranged to create a wide range of patterns and textures.
Patterns
Pattern carpets beautifully blend loops and cuts in varying heights for dramatic, unique patterns, ranging from floral designs to geometric to pin-dot.
Prints
As the name suggests, these carpets feature a design printed directly onto the carpet for a stylish, often dramatic look.