Fibre:
Wool: Naturally resilient, wool will recover quickly from foot traffic and furniture. It is
warm, soft and easy to clean. Wool is an environmentally friendly option.
Nylon: is extremely hard-wearing and easy to clean. It blends well with other fibres to improve overall wear performance.
Polypropylene: is
highly stain resistant and hard wearing. It is easy
to clean and very colour fast.
Polyester: is often used in saxony style carpets. It has a lustrous appearance and good stain resistance.
Carpet weave:
Twist:
One of the most popular carpet types in the UK. Tightly twisted to give a more defined, textured surface. A hard wearing style, less likely to show footprints and cleaner marks.
Loop
pile: Level loop is seen in popular Berber
style, often in neutral shades. Multi-level loop creates
a textured effect, but can be vulnerable to pets getting
claws into the loops of the pile.
Saxony Straight-cut longer pile for a sumptuous feel.
Shaggy
Style long pile to create
a deep, luxurious feel.
Velvet pile: Dense, low pile with a smooth, luxurious finish. More
likely to show footprints and vacuum cleaner marks.
Cut and Loop pile: Different pile heights create a sculptured effect.
Axminster: Traditional method generally used for creating patterned carpet. Pile yarns and backing fabric are woven together at the same time.
Wilton:
The oldest method of weaving carpet. Can be used for patterned or plain carpet.
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