Carpet Styles
Cut Pile
Cut pile carpet is made by threading the fibre through the carpet backing. The tops of the loops are cut leaving upright tufts of fibre. This creates a luxurious and uniform look.
Cut Pile Twist
Cut pile twist carpet is highly twisted, producing pile that lies in different directions. It has a luxurious feel and a smooth and random textured finish.
- Hardwearing and maintain their finish, so ideal for high foot trafficked areas
- Textured finish is less likely to show shading or tracking
Cut Pile Plush
Cut pile plush carpet features a short and slightly twisted pile with light reflecting strands that produce texture and depth. A beautiful, soft, dense texture that creates a more formal look and naturally features velvet-like shading.
- Can display tracking from footprints and vacuuming
- Sometimes called velvet or velour carpet
Loop Pile
Loop pile is made by threading the fibre through the carpet backing and back through the front again to form a series of loops. It has a more textured look, hides footprints and is well suited to high traffic areas.
Level Loop Pile
Level loop pile carpet has all of the loops at a uniform length. It has a distinct texture with low and tight loops.
- Great choice for high traffic spots
- Do not show footprints
Textured Loop Pile
Textured Loop uses loops of varying heights to create unique patterns and interesting textures. The loops ensure a hard-wearing carpet that works well in medium to high-traffic rooms
- This style is also known as High-Low Loop Pile, Multi-Level Loop Pile or Patterned Textured Loop Pile.
- Can be used in a random or sequenced design to create textures or patterns