Cut pile carpet- a soft carpet comprises yarns,
cut at the ends, leaving behind individual tufts of fiber. . Featuring
clipped yarn loops, the carpet consists of soft, dense cut pile with
well-defined individual tuft tips. Cut pile carpet is one of the most
used residential carpets. It also, finds its applications in commercial
installations but the share of residential installation is more. Cut
pile carpet is durable carpet and its durability rests on the durable
fibers chosen for its construction. Durability can also be enhanced by
having a high density of fiber tufts and increasing the amount of twist
in the fiber.
Manufacturing
Cut Pile is manufactured by cutting off loop tops for creating pile
which stands upright with an even surface, to create a smooth,
comfortable and luxurious look and feel. Cut pile carpet like other
carpet is constructed in loops but machine-cutting converts loop into
cut pile. While choosing the pile carpet, density of the pile should be
taken into account. Carpet with high density pile works better than
carpet with low density pile.
Advantages
of Cut Pile Carpet
Cut pile carpet has following advantages:
- Available in array of wonderful colors
- Beautifully weaved, designed and colored to give personality to
your room
- Versatile and can be installed in any of your room
- The subtle colors of the carpet helps in the hiding of the soil
that might appear between cleanings
- Easy to clean and maintain
Cut Pile Carpet Styles
On the basis of the yarn characteristics, like twist and crimp, and the
density of the tuft placement, the cut pile carpets can be categorized
into following styles:
- Velvet Pile Carpet
- Frieze Carpet
- Saxony Carpet
- Shag Carpet
- Berber Cut-Pile Carpet
- Textured Carpet
- Plush Carpet