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Twist
The winding of the yarn around itself. Should be neat and well-defined. A tighter twist provides enhanced durability.Twist News
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Saxony (plush)...This cut pile carpet is made from straight, untwisted yarn. The cut ends blend together to form a smooth, level surface. This luxurious carpet is suited for formal settings, because it shows all footprints and vacuum marks... |
Carpeting... higher the face weight the more plush a carpet will feel. Carpets come in a variety of materials including wool, nylon, olefin and polyester. There are different types of carpet like twists, which is commonly referred to as a berber. Twist carpeting is composed of multiple twisted fibers set into the carpet backing. It is typically used in low traffic areas. Another type of carpet... |
Commercial Cut Pile...Loops are cut, leaving individual yarn tufts. Still one of today's most popular constructions, its durability is achieved with factors including the type of fiber, density of tufts, and the amount of twist in the yarn... |
Commercial Cut Pile (pattern)...loops are cut, leaving individual yarn tufts. Still one of today's most popular constructions, its durability is achieved with factors including the type of fiber, density of tufts, and the amount of twist in the yarn. Patterned commercial carpet is often tough and durable, offering excellent performance in areas that see a lot of activity. Patterned carpet also adds a dimension of texture within ... |
Commercial Cut Pile (texture)...Commercial textured cut pile carpet have highly twisted yarns that give the carpet a contemporary look and make them a smart choice for any high traffic area. Best of all, they're less likely to show vacuum marks or footprints than other cut pile styles... |
Velvet (woven)...vet carpet is normally cut-pile; available in a limitless range of colors, textures and patterns. Commercial velvet carpets are elegant constructions with fine, densely packed, tightly twisted tufts. The tufts in commercial velvet carpet appear to blend together, creating a rich sweep of color that lends itself to formal settings. When selecting commercial velvet carp... |
Saxony (textured)...This cut pile carpet is suitable for high traffic areas. The highly twisted yarn tufts curl at the surface, hiding footprints... |