Plush Or Cut Pile (Velour)
- Carpet pile stands upright & has an even smooth surface
- The Yarn is constructed with a twist, adding strength to the yarn
- Plush carpets are very luxurious & soft looking
- Plush carpets will show shading from footprints and vacuuming
- Suitable for domestic and commercial use
Berber
- This carpet is made of very thick yarns
- The yarn is tufted into chucky loops of different sizes
- It has a flecked appearance look to it
- Has very little tracking from vacuuming and foot traffic
- Suitable for both domestic and commercial use
Pattern (Cut & Loop)
- This carpet is a combination of cuts and loops
- Unique textures and patterns can be created from Pattern (Cut & Loop) carpets
- Differing heights of the cuts and loops lets light reflect to create patterns
- Pattern (Cut & Loop) carpets are very durable due to the loop pile
- Suitable for any home or commercial office to create an upscale look
Axminster (Woven)
The most expensive carpet on the market but outlasts every other product by up to 3 times.. Very popular in heritage dwellings.
- Each individual yarn is woven into the backing to create a very strong carpet
- Axminister carpets allow for complex patterns and designs
- This luxurious carpet is used to create a look of prestige and extreme quality
- Suitable for all domestic and commercial use
Twist Pile
- Highly twisted yarn laying in different directions
- A Twist carpet is textured in appearance
- Extremely hard wearing carpet
- Shows less foot traffic compared to a Plush Pile carpet
- Suitable for high traffic domestic and commercial use
Loop Pile
- A textured loop pile in straight rows
- Great looking patterns and textures
- An excellent choice for hard wearing situations
- Suitable for both domestic and commercial use
Cut Pile Twist
A luxurious feel and a smooth textured finish.
- The pile is highly twisted and lies in different directions
- Hardwearing and maintain their finish, so ideal for high foot trafficked areas
- Textured finish can show show shading or tracking
Carpet Classification Categories
The residential labels feature a six-star system – the more stars the better the durability and appearance retention properties of the graded carpet.
The contract/commercial labels operate a four star rating system – the more stars the better the durability and appearance retention properties of the graded carpet.
Click on the Carpet Classification Scheme link for more information – Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS)