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Loop Pile

Carpet style having a pile surface consisting of uncut loops. May be woven or tufted. Also called "round wire" in woven carpet terminology.

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Wilton Carpet .... For many years, only cut-pile carpets woven on a Jacquard loom were known as “wilton.” A loop-pile made on the same loom was called a “BRUSSELS.” Today, both loop-pile, cut-pile and cut-and loop pile are made on a Jacquard loom and known as “wilton.” The pitch, the wires per inch and the yarn weight gauge the quality of a wilton. All high quality wiltonS were made with a 256 pitch and 10...
Berber Carpet ...r carpet is increasing in popularity faster than any other type of carpet. It has the very desirable feature of limiting footprints and vacuum tracks. They tend to have thicker yarns than other level loop pile carpets. These loops can retain dirt and may be damaged from snags. The choices are endless as this carpet style comes in expensive wool fibers or less expensive nylon, olefin, or nylon-olef...
Sculptured/Cut & Loop ...iple colors. The different levels in this type of carpet can hide dirt and footprints. Cut and loop or sculptured, as the name implies, this carpet style utilizes a combination of cut and loop pile yarns to create patterns or textures. Cut and loops may offer a pile surface that is predominantly cut with loops forming a pattern or predominately loops with limited cut yarns to displ...
Commercial Loop Pile ...Commercial loop pile carpet consists of yarns that are looped on the carpet surface. The pile height can vary from low, tightly constructed to a more luxurious higher level of pile. Loop carpet has the strength and inherent soil hiding capabilities. Its shadings also resist traffic patterns, while making colors appear rich. This carpet type is ideal for heavy traffic areas...
Commercial Loop Pile (pattern) ...Patterned commercial loop pile carpet consists of yarns that are looped on the carpet surface. The pile height can vary from low, tightly constructed to a more luxurious higher level of pile. Loop carpet has the strength and inherent soil hiding capabilities. Its shadings also resist traffic patterns, while making colors appear rich. Patterned commercial carpet is often tough and durable, offering...