Carpet Types Loop

The following information will help you to select the best carpet type to suit your needs and create the look that you are after.

Carpet types loop.

The material of your carpet depends on the type of fiber that it s made from. Carpet types our carpets are created in either cut pile loop pile or a combination of the two carpet types. There are both synthetic and natural fibers for. Loop pile and cut pile.

The yarn is uncut and looped which makes it highly stain resistant and one of the best carpets for stairs hallways and basements. Cut pile is typically much softer and more plush than loop pile carpets. Carpet is created by looping yarn style material through a backing and then creating a particular pile on the other site i e. It s a very durable stain resistant carpeting but has a low profile and limited cushioning.

Two main types of carpet. The two main types of carpet construction are defined by the way the carpet fibers are attached to their backing. Below we set out the various carpet options for both main types. Cut loop carpets are simply a mix of loop pile and cut pile making them dense and durable but also soft and plush.

Loop pile means the fibers are bent into little loops. Note that pet claws can snag on this type of carpet. Pattern carpet is a combination of texture and berber. Berber and cut pile i e.

Berber carpet or loop carpet is a dense construction that holds up well in heavily trafficked areas.