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Types of Carpet
Berber
A loop-pile carpet that offers great durability,
a full comfortable texture and a casual,
informal look. Often, these carpets incorporate
flecks of color that contrast with the primary
hue. The term Berber has expanded to include
many level and multi-level loop carpet styles.
Cut pile
A carpet in which the yarn loops are cut to
create a textured look and feel.
Frieze
Tightly curled or twisted yarn that gives carpet
a textured appearance good for hiding
footprints. Pronounced free-zay.
Level loop
The fiber in the carpet is stitched in uncut
loops of the same size. It creates a smooth,
level surface.
Plush
A cut pile carpet in which the individual carpet
fibers appear to be cut the same length. The
carpet offers a smooth, luxurious surface.
Saxony
The carpet fiber loops are cut and twisted to
create a relatively dense, consistent look.
Saxony carpet presents a smooth, luxurious
surface and is generally for formal settings.
Fiber is carpet's basic
ingredient
The four basic fibers used in carpets today all have
their individual strengths. Even more importantly, they
all make excellent carpets. Your ultimate choice will be
determined by the characteristics that are most
important to you.
Although some carpets are made of blends, most are made
entirely of one of the following four fibers:
Nylon
Nylon is the most widely used carpet fiber, preferred
primarily for its strength. Nylon is incredibly durable
and resilient. Because of its resistance to matting and
wear, you will never see a visibly worn carpet path in
even the busiest spots of your home. Nylon carpet fiber
is soft yet strong, shows color brilliantly, and cleans
well. Though not inherently stain resistant, most nylons
are treated with a stain-resist carpet treatment for
protection against household spills and stains.
Polypropylene (also called
Olefin)
The use of polypropylene in carpet has grown
dramatically over the past ten years due to the
popularity of Berber style loop carpets. Polypropylene
is extremely resistant to stains, fading, and moisture.
Polypropylene, a value-oriented fiber, is also notably
colorfast because it is solution dyed, which means the
color is added during production and not dyed later. The
color is such an inherent part of the fiber that you can
even clean polypropylene with bleach.
Polyester
Appreciated for its versatility, polyesters popularity
continues to grow. Polyester offers exceptional
softness, making it ideal for thick, cut pile styles.
Polyester is also naturally and permanently stain
resistant and fade resistant. It has excellent color
clarity, color retention, strength, and abrasion
resistance. Carpets made from this fiber are easily
cleaned and they resist water soluble stains.
Wool
The preeminent natural fiber, wool yields a soft, warm,
comfortable feel. Although wool does not possess natural
resistance to moisture or abrasion, it ages well and is
easy to clean. Because it is the most expensive carpet
fiber, wool is generally used only in luxury carpets and
area rugs.
