3 Types of Carpet Styles

Carpets are made of fibers that are cut, looped or cut and looped. Although there are several different subcategories of carpet styles, all fall within one of these three groups. Once upon a time, as pile height increased, the carpet became softer and more luxurious but also harder to clean. Today, with improved technology and fiber systems, most styles combine softness with durability. The more texture there is in a carpet, the more forgiving it is for foot and fingerprints, everyday dirt, and overall wear.
1. Cut Pile carpet
Cut pile carpet achieves its durability through the type of fiber used, density of tufts and the amount of twist in the yarn. The greater the twist, the more resilient the shape, making it suitable for high-traffic areas.
Plush (Velvet): Dense and luxurious, it can show footprints and vacuum marks easily. Good for rooms with low traffic or formal settings.
Textured plush: Most decoratively versatile. Textured surfaces help hide footprints and vacuum marks. Preferred style for busy households. A great “whole-house” carpet.
Saxony: Presents a refined surface that is well-suited to living and dining rooms.
Frieze: Has a "curly" textured surface due to yarns that are extremely twisted that helps to minimize footprints and vacuum marks. Good for areas with frequent traffic.
Shag: Popular for retro applications, shag is a type of frieze, with a very tall pile height.
Cable: Also similar to a frieze, but some fibers are thick and some are thin, for a varied appearance.

2. Loop Pile carpet

There are level loops and multilevel loops. Because the yarn tips aren\'t exposed, these carpets tend to wear extremely well, making them good for high-traffic areas, such as hallways and family rooms.
Level loop pile: Loops are the same height, creating a uniform look. This style generally lasts a long time in high-traffic areas. Many of today\'s popular Berber styles are level loop styles with flecks of a darker color on a lighter background.
Multi-level loop pile: This style usually has two to three different loop heights to create pattern effects, providing good durability and a real dimensional look.
3. Cut-Loop Pile carpet

Just as the name implies, this carpet style combines cut and looped yarns. Look for a variety of surface textures, including sculptured effects of squares, chevrons and swirls. The multicolor effects help to conceal soil and stains.

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