Cut pile carpets are achieved by cutting the tops of the
loops formed during the manufacturing process so that the yarn stands upright. A cut pile
carpet generally has a more luxuriant look and feel than other styles of carpet. Cut piles may however track (show footstep imprints) or shade (the appearance
of irregular light and dark areas). This is usually more apparent in a plush pile carpet.
Hardtwists, with their tight twist set in each tuft, do not have such an obvious pile
direction, which means the effects of tracking and shading are less noticeable, especially
in the chunkier hardtwist products.
Homeserve Carpets offer you a
wide variety of cut-pile carpets which differ in the twist and thickness of the yarn used
and the structure of the carpet. For example, chunky hardtwist carpets create a casual,
comfortable atmosphere, whilst a fine hardtwist carpet offers a more tailored, structured
look.
A loop pile carpet is formed from loops of yarn standing upright.
Loop pile carpets wear well and don't show footprints. Loop pile carpets can be 'level',
where all the loops are of a uniform height, or 'textured' where the loops are designed to
be at different heights.
Thus a variety of effects can
be achieved, from the casual look of Natural Twill to the rustic charm of textured loop
piles. 
Cut pile carpets are achieved by cutting the tops of the
loops formed during the manufacturing process so that the yarn stands upright. A cut pile
carpet generally has a more luxuriant look and feel than other styles of carpet.