| CARPET TYPES
 
Cut Pile: Still one of today's most popular constructions, cut pile achieves its durability through the type of fiber used, density of tufts and the amount of twist in the yarn. Highly twisted yarn will hold its shape longer, making it a smart choice for high-traffic areas.
Textured Plush: Most decoratively versatile. Textured surfaces help hide footprints and vacuum marks. Add causal beauty to any room. Preferred style for busy households. A great “whole-house” carpet.
Saxony: Refined surface. Works will with traditional interiors. Ideal for living and dining rooms.
Plush (Velvet): Has a dense luxurious feel. Shows footprints and vacuum marks easily. Best for low traffic areas and formal rooms.
Loop: Loop carpets are marked by a continuous uncut surface that resists crushing and matting. These carpets wear well and are suited for casual rooms with lots of traffic and activity. You may also hear about level loops or pattern loops, variations on the loop theme.
Although many people refer to loop style carpets as Berbers, the term Berber actually refers to flecks of color against a pale background, similar to the flecks of color that would be present naturally in wool. Berbers are therefore available not only in loop style carpets but also in other styles like shags and friezes.
Cut & Loop: Cut and loop carpets combine cut and uncut loops to make a pattern. With an explosive number of unique geometric and overall patterns, this style is suited for both formal and contemporary settings.
Friezé: Highly twisted yarns give frieze carpets a contemporary look and make them a smart choice for any active part of your home. Best of all, they're less likely to show vacuum marks or footprints than other cut pile styles.
Shag: Bolder and more stylish than what you remember, the new shags often combine a variety of yarn thicknesses and textures to make a trendy and bold design statement in your home. By the way, Shag carpets don’t like vacuums with beater bars.
Cable: Cable carpets are characterized by fat, nubby yarns that lend a touch of luxury to a casual setting.
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