Cut
pile:
Loops
are cut, leaving individual yard tufts - today's most popular carpet. It's
durability depends on the type of fiber, density of tufts, and the amount of
twist in the yarn.
Cut and loop:
This is a combination of cut and looped yarns.
This can provide a variety of surface textures at random, or create a
repeating pattern in a many different designs. Depending on the pattern,
this can be a formal or casual look. The pile height in the cut and loop
will determine the wear ability of the carpet.
Level loop:
The loops are the same height. This carpet will
generally last a long time in high traffic areas. Many of today's level loop
carpets are made of a synthetic fiber and are designed to look and feel like
wool. This style can be transformed from casual to elegant.
Multi-level loop:
This will have two to several level loops to
create a random or pattern effect. The multi-level loop carpet is good
wearing for your high traffic areas and tends to look a little less formal.
Often you will find a multi-level loop carpets with a fleck of another color
or neutral, which is a good camouflage against soiling.