Saxony or
velvet carpets are generally used in formal settings. They have a fine cut surface that gives you a luxurious look; this type carpet definitely shows footprints. A textured saxony is constructed so that subtle tone variations in the carpet conceal footprints. They are there, but the construction fools the eye. You can use any combination of these constructions depending on the look you want to achieve.
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plush carpet is appropriate for informal room schemes. Plush carpets, like a saxony are level-cut pile but with generally higher pile heights and not usually as dense as a saxony.
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texture carpet is especially suitable for less formal decors.This type of carpet is made from curled or twisted tufts that provide a smooth texture that hides footprints well.
Cut-loops are also suited for informal settings.A cut-loop carpet yarns are tufted into large islands of high cut tufts and lower loop tufts to form a sculptured pattern. This construction is usually made up of many colors for greater soil hiding and design flexibility.
Level loop carpet is great for high-traffic areas and informal settings. This is a simple loop pile with equal height tufts. Its durable construction is what you normally think of as “commercial” carpet, but it is being used more and more in kitchens, playrooms, and great rooms. Larger loops characterize the Berber style.
Berbers traditionally have been made of wool and have been quite expensive. Many manufacturers use polypropylene fiber to make beautiful Berber and Sisal carpet at affordable price.
Multi-level loop is appropriate for a variety of different schemes including informal settings. This multi-level loop pile carpet has two to three levels of tufts forming random sculptured surfaces, typically in the large loop Berber style..
Frieze carpet is especially suited for high-traffic areas. A type of textured carpet with highly twisted tufts that curl at the carpet pile’s surface.