makes and types of carpets

Carpet types
Before purchasing a new carpet for your home or business, it is worth looking up the most suitable type for your purposes.

If you look at my blog you may find further information relating to experience's I have had recently and think may be useful to potential purchasers of new carpet etc.

Very light high ridge carpet will show signs of wear very quickly if there is lots of traffic,the ridges become flattened and this in turn sometimes makes the carpet appear to be dirty or worn.
Many deep carpet piles also have the same effect if the furniture is left in static positions for long periods.

The majority of carpets sold today are made from nylon fibers twisted into yarns and then tufted into carpet. How long a carpet will retain it's like new texture and appearance is based on the type of fiber, how tight the yarns are twisted and heatset, and the pile density. (Obviously, not cleaning your carpets regularly, or improper cleaning methods will effect the appearance as well.) Also, how close tufts are to one another will effect the durability of the carpet.

SAXONY Smooth, soft cut-pile surface Versatile in performance & in appearance Works well with traditional rooms Used a lot in formal areas

TEXTURED SAXONY Textured surface helps hide footprints Great casual appearance, low maintenance Also called: Textured Cut Pile Extremely popular carpet style Ideal for active families, used in any room

VELVETS Fine, tip sheared surface Elegant style, very formal Not as popular as some of the other styles

FRIEZE Textured surface, with knobby appearance Extremely durable, and long wearing Great for active rooms Not as popular as some of the other styles

CUT UNCUT PATTERNS Distinctive carved appearance Cut and loops give a variety of surface levels Cut uncut patterns help hide foot traffic Can really spice up a room Fits a variety of room settings

MULTI-LEVEL LOOP Several different levels of loops Also called Patterned Loop Creates many unique looking textures and patterns Has a casual appearance Very durable, hides traffic well

LEVEL LOOP Loops are all the same height Usually made with Olefin fiber Casual appearance, but extremely durable Great for active family rooms, or basements Special Note About Berbers: Berbers are really big loop piles made big bulky yarns that are either produced in a level loop, or multilevel loop carpet construction

Although the common carpet types haven't really changed that much, the carpet technology has dramatically improved over time. Today's carpet manufacturers are combining softer fibers, better stain resistance with backings that block odors, spills and more! These types of features are built into the better-quality carpets offered by the leading carpet manufacturers. Most carpet today is tufted, rather than woven

Below is a brief overview of the most common carpet construction types sold today.

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