Understanding different types of carpet

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Cut Pile: This is the most popular type of carpet and is characterized by its cut fibres that stand upright. It is durable, soft, and comes in different styles such as plush, saxony, textured, and frieze.

Loop Pile: In loop pile carpets, the fibres are looped and uncut, creating a dense and durable surface. This type of carpet is known for its resistance to wear and stains. Berber carpet is a popular variation of loop pile carpet. 

Cut and Loop: Cut and loop carpets combine both cut pile and loop pile fibres to create a pafterned or textured appearance. This type of carpet offers a unique visual effect and can be used to hide dirt and footprints. 

Saxony: Saxony carpets have a luxurious, formal appearance with dense, level, and evenly cut fibres. They provide a smooth and elegant surface but tend to show footprints and vacuum marks easily. 

Plush: Plush carpets have a velvety and luxurious feel with a dense, even pile height. They provide a formal and elegant look, but their dense fibres can show footprints and vacuum marks. 

Berber: Berber carpets feature looped fibres with a distinctive, flecked appearance. They are durable and excellent at hiding dirt and stains. Berber carpets are often made from wool or synthetic fibres. 

Pafterned: Pafterned carpets have various designs and pafterns incorporated into the fibres. They can add visual interest and style to a room, ranging from subtle textures to bold geometric pafterns. 

Textured: Textured carpets have a casual and relaxed appearance with alternating twists of fibres. They are durable, minimize the appearance of footprints and vacuum marks, and are suitable for high-traffic areas. 

Axminster Carpet: Axminster Carpet is a type of woven carpet created using either spool Axminster or gripper Axminster looms. It was first produced in 18th century England1. The carpet is named after Axminster, a town in Southwest England that continues to produce carpets today. Axminster carpets are a woven carpet that has not changed, and therefore takes longer to make than the rest of the carpets styles. They are normally made with wool yarn and have a weft of flax or hemp backing. They are normally found in commercial applications due to their wild colours, patterns, and hard-wearing ability. 

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