Berber - Carpet constructed of
weaving loops of fiber throughout the backing. Berber
is very durable due to the geometric strength of the
loop.
Cut & Loop - A combination of cut
pile construction and loop pile construction, often
forms a geometric pattern.
Cut Pile - Carpet consisting of
individual strands sticking out of the backing.
Density - The proximity of one
carpet strand to the next. The higher the density,
the better.
Frieze - A textured carpet manufactured
to help hide vacuum marks and footprints.
Nylon - The most popular carpet
fiber, nylon is the strongest and most resilient yarn
on the market today.
Polyester - Inherently stain and
fade-resistant, this fiber is often made from recycled
plastics. Polyester also maintains good color clarity.
Polypropylene - Also called Olefin,
polypropylene is the most stain and fade-resistant
fiber available. This fiber is mainly used in berbers.
Saxony - A velvety smooth carpet.
Saxonies are very formal and show all vacuum marks
and footprints.
Twist - Cut pile carpet strands
consist of two fibers twisted together. This is rated
on how many times the fibers are twisted over a one-inch
length.
