Carpet Styles

There are two (2) basic carpet constructions: cut pile and loop pile.
They can also be combined in one surface design to create a cut and loop construction.
These constructions can also produce a vast range of different surface effects that are known as styles . . . .

CUT PILE There are many different classifications of the cut pile carpets, and these refer mainly to the twist level of the pile yarn and description of the pile length.
CUT / PLUSH This is the type of carpet you want to run your hands through!! The fibres are all cut level, giving the carpet a luxurious look and feel.
LOOP PILE A simple loop pile with tufts of equal height, normally in a ‘tight’ construction. The carpet fibres are literally looped, giving a strong and stylish carpet that can be created in many differing patterns. Retaining the softness of the fibres, loop pile carpets will hold their form for many years.
MULTI-LEVEL LOOP This is also referred to as high-low loop or sculptured loop. As these names imply, this carpet is made up of different pile heights, two or three heights being the most common. The difference in height creates a surface that can be described as sculptured, with the pattern appearing to have been carved from the carpet.
CUT AND LOOP Also known as carved or sculptured pile, it is basically a cut pile carpet with areas of loop pile designed into it.
BERBER Normally made of thicker yarns tufted into chunky loop tufts and usually of earth tones with a flecked or mottled appearance. Berbers can also be produced in a cut pile construction.
SISAL This generally refers to a heavily textured loop pile carpet

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