
Cut
loop pile carpets carry the advantages of both the cut pile carpet and
the loop pile carpet. These carpets are manufactured from the
combination of looped yarn and cut yarn. The manufacturing process of
the cut loop pile carpets involve the tufting of some loops higher than
others. The shearing of the carpets result in the cutting of the higher
loops whereas the lower loops remain untouched. The cut pile so created
looks darker than the loops, forming a pattern which results in
interesting designs which play with the light of the room to offer a
rich visual experience.

The pattern from carpet to carpet vary. Cut loop pile carpets always
carry the sculptured effect and enhance the distinctiveness of the place
they are involved. The carpet consists of sculptured effects of squares,
chevrons, swirls, etc.
Cut and loop pile carpets are the luxury and that too at a reasonable
price. This make them even more popular among the growing families who
want to get the most for their investment. Wearability and design are
the distinctive attributes of these carpets. The choices of style and
color are endless.
Features of The Cut Pile Carpets
Some of the common features of the cut loop pile carpets are:
- Consist of the texture of both the cut pile carpet as well as
loop pile carpet.
- Cut loop pile carpets generally have a solid color, sometimes
accented with flecks of another color placed randomly throughout the
piece.
- These carpets have a shorter pile height to give distinction to
their patterns.
- Creates an informal look
- Can be cleaned easily and after cleaning they look as good as
fresh carpet
Cut/Loop Pile Carpets Style
Cut loop pile carpets comes in following styles:
Monochromatic Cut and Loop Style Carpets
The sculptured pattern in these type of carpets are carved with varied
levels of uncut low loops and sheared top loops. The carpets play with
the light by absorbing and reflecting it, which give the feeling that
the color of the carpets is changing. This illusionary change also
reveals the elegant designs in these monochromatic carpets. The wear and
the soiling of the carpet is also hided by this changing of color.
Sculptured Carpets
Sculptured carpets are known both for their good performance and
appearance. These carpets inherit the appeal of both texture and
pattern. The manufacturing process combines loops and cut pile in a
pre-designed pattern. To give the carpets distinctive and unique look, a
random dye pattern is applied. For informal life style these carpets are
the best.
Advantages
Some of the advantages of the cut and loop pile carpets are:
- Carved definition
- Accent colors fill the room with warmth
- Multicolor effects of the carpet hide dirts and stains
- Available in both the soft tonal to bolder color combinations