Carpet

Fibres

Wool – this is a natural fibre. A pure wool carpet is softer and more luxurious than most other types of carpet and is likely to last much longer. It is a favourite for warmth, feel and durability. Generally though, it does come at a higher cost that other fibres, but you’re getting a higher quality fibre. Wool also has excellent resilience, so it recovers well from crushing while preserving its appearance.
Wool Blends – when wool is blended with synthetic fibres, the durability of wool is increased. For this reason, wool blends are becoming more and more popular.
Nylon – by far the most popular fibre choice as it is wear-resistant, making it suitable for high-traffic rooms such as hallways and living rooms. Nylon carpet is no longer the cheap and shiny fibre it was once known for. Many improvements have been made to the manufacturing process for it to now be the leading choice. It maintains its colour and is relatively stain-resistant.
Polypropylene – carpets made from polypropylene are hard wearing so they are suitable for areas with high foot traffic. Polypropylene fibres are also colourfast & stain resistant making them easy to clean. It is popular for its low cost and high durability; however, it does have a rougher feel than other fibres.

Cut pile plush This is a very elegant style It is high density, generally implicating high performance Plush pile is very comfortable You can see the shading or vacuum marks, so can easily look untidy		Level loop pile It has a high density Contains loops that are all of the same height The texture of it creates a more relaxed atmosphere
Cut pile twist This is a more living-friendly style Because it is still a cut pile, there is still shading or vacuum marks, but only very minimal Excellent soil hiding		Textured cut & loop pile Help hide foot marks in the pile More suited to a ‘busy’ home Rarely pills or sheds Very easy to maintain
Frieze It’s also referred to as shag-pile It’s making a modern come back from the 70’s You will see it in a lot of home magazines and display homes proving it’s fashion-forward It gives great character to your floors		Loop pile This is when the pile forms a loop in the yarn There are numerous types of loop pile carpets All loop pile carpets are hard-wearing, durable and minimal tendency to show shading
Hi lo loop pile This is achieved through using different loop heights in rows It gives a textured finish to the carpet High abrasion resistance Excellent soil hiding capabilities		Sisal Sisal is textured loop piles in straight rows The height can vary giving different looks Informal or formal appearance