Carpet Styles

Carpets are available in various pile constructions. The most common form of domestic carpet is the cut (plush or twist) pile. The most common form of commercial carpet is a loop pile.

Loop piles are comprised of an uncut continuous loop of fibre and tend to be a harder wearing construction.

Plush (or twist) piles have had the loops in the pile cut during the manufacturing process, giving a softer, richer feel and comfort.

Plush

"Plush" is a cut pile carpet that offers a plush, almost velvety finish. Each tuft is cut at the same height to create a luxuriously smooth finish. Plush pile carpets often show shades, adding to the character of the carpet.

Plush piles perform best in pure Nylon stain treated fibre, and high content Wool Blend fibres.
An 80% wool mix tends to be the best performer in a wool blend, as the synthetic mix in high end wool blend provides strength and locks the wool fibres together in the cut pile, without compromising the excellent performance qualities of the high wool content.

Sisal / Cord
Yarn is left in a loop, and is not cut to open tufts. As the name suggests the loops of the carpet are in rows of varying height, providing a stylish textured appearance that is durable and hard wearing.

(Please note, the name Sisal comes from natural woven plant fibres of sisal flooring, however it is now more commonly used to describe Sisal Look, or (high-low loop) Cord carpets made, not from sisal yarn, but from wool or synthetic fibres.

Sisal/ Cord Loop piles are available in pure wool, 50/50 wool blends and pure synthetics.
Pure wools cords are the best reformers in the long term, and are one of the most common forms of top of the line commercial carpets.
50/50 wool blends are the alternative to the luxurious pure wool look, without the higher price tag.
Synthetic Sisal loop piles (most commonly made from polypropylene) are an excellent choice for rental properties. Due to their stain proof durable fibre and tendency to steam clean well poly sisal carpets clean up well for the next prospective tenant.

Loop Pile

"Loop pile" yarn is left in a loop, and is not cut to create open tufts. All loops are of equal height, providing a comfortable finish that is durable and hard wearing.

loop piles are available in pure wool, wool blends, and pure synthetic fibres.
Pure wools loops are the best performers in the long term, and are one of the most common forms of top of the line commercial carpets and domestic carpets.
50/50 wool blends are the alternative to the luxurious pure wool look, without the higher price tag.
Synthetic loop piles (most commonly made from polypropylene) are an excellent and cheaper choice for rental properties and commercial applications. Due to their stain proof durable fibre and tendency to steam clean well poly carpets (like poly sisal) clean up well for the next prospective tenant.
poly loop commercial carpets are often found in heavy traffic commercial areas like video stores and the like.

Twist Pile

"Twist" is a cut pile carpet that provides a rugged surface texture. Two or more yarns of fibre are twisted together, leaving each tuft of the carpet with a twist, adding texture, character and wearability to the carpet. Twist piles retain the softness and plush feel of a plush pile however the over twisting of the yarn helps hide the shading velvet look of a plush pile.

Twist piles are available in high quality high wool blends (80/20) wool blends (50/50) and pure synthetics.
Twist plies are most commonly used in domestic purposes and are popular in both high end wools and pure stain treated nylons

Cut & Loop Pile

A combination of low loops and high cut pile provides a sculptured pattern within the texture of the carpet.

Cut & loops are available in all most fibre combinations and vary greatly in styles and performance.