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| Berber |
Berbers are usually made in a loop construction from thick bulky yarns. The term Berber actually refers to the flecks of color against a pale background. Berbers are available in not only loop style but in other styles like shag, cables and friezés.
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| Blend |
| A carpet containing a mixture of two or more fibers |
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| Boucle |
| A heavily textured loop pile |
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| Cable |
| A cut pile carpet consisting of a yarn system that is formed by twisting together two or more plied yarns creating texture and dimension. This versatile style looks good in any room but may not be appropriate for high-traffic areas. |
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| Chenille |
| A fabric with a deep fuzzy pile often used for rugs as well |
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| Chrome Dyes |
| Synthetic dyes that use potassium bichromate to form a permanent bond between yarn and the dye. More widely used than vegetable dyes because they are colorfast. |
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| Cut Loop |
| Cut and loop carpet combines cut and uncut loops to create a pattern available in solid colors and multi colors. There are infinite numbers of unique geometric and overall patterns from which to choose. This style is suited for both formal and contemporary looks. |
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| Cut Pile |
| Cut pile is probably the most popular construction. It’s durable because of the type of fiber used, the density of the tufts and the amount of twist in the yarn. Highly twisted yarn will hold its shape longer, which makes it a smart choice for higher traffic areas. |
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| Friezé (pronounced free-zay) |
| Friezé gives a room a contemporary look while making it a smart choice for any high traffic area in your home. Highly twisted yarns give friezés a contemporary look and make it a smart choice for any active part of your home. This style is less likely to show vacuum marks or footprints than other cut pile styles. |
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| Gauge |
| The number of ends of pile yarn per unit length cut across the width of the carpet. |
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| Level Loop Pile |
| Loop pile with tufts of equal height or multi-level loops. Multi-level loops form beautiful patterns using solid colors. Loop carpets are marked by a continuous uncut surface that resists crushing and matting. This style wears well and is suited for casual rooms with lots of traffic and activity. |
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| Luster |
| Brightness or sheen of fibers, yarns. |
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| Multi-level loop pile |
| Carpet with loops of yarn at different heights creating a sculptured effect. |
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| Nap |
| The pile yarns or the surface of a carpet. |
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| Pattern Cut Pile |
| Sophisticated look made using Saxony yarn, but generating a pattern look by tufting cut pile and loop pile with a level pile height. Appropriate for formal or informal room schemes. |
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| Ply |
| The thickness of a carpet yarn. 3-ply means that 3 strands of yarn are spun together to form the tuft. |
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| Prints |
| These carpets feature a design printed directly onto the carpet for a stylish, often dramatic look. |
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| Saxony |
| Saxony is similar to velvet but it’s not quite as smooth. It has a dense level-cut pile and the yarn tufts are closely packed, presenting a smooth, luxurious surface. It has a soft texture that’s created by twisting fibers, then uses heat to straighten the yarn. This style will show foot and vacuum marks. This is a good choice where you want a formal look in a room that has less traffic. |
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| Semi-worsted |
| An extra step in wool processing that combs out shorter fibers resulting in durable and lustrous yarns. |
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| Shag |
| Shags are back and more stylish than ever! The new shags combine a variety of yarn thicknesses and textures to make a trendy and bold statement in your home. |
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| Tip-shear |
| These carpets have a unique patterned or textured appearance achieved by having some loops of yarn cut and some uncut. This luxurious finish minimizes footprints. |
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| Transitional |
| A broad style category that falls between traditional and contemporary. Many floral patterns are included in this category. |
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| Wool Sisal |
| Wool sisal-look carpets are very popular. The fashionable raw, woven texture of sisal is stylishly translated into the warmth, softness and durability of New Zealand wool. |
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