Categories of carpets available today include the Cut Pile variety, Cut and Loop Pile, Level Loop Pile and Multi-Level Loop Pile. Proper knowledge about the texture of the carpet helps in selection of an appropriate carpet for a particular location in your home.

The cut pile carpets are extremely popular and have the loops cut thereby resulting in tufts of fiber left loose.  The cut pile variety is strong and durable and includes three kinds of carpet fibers.

Frieze:  This cut pile carpet type is just right for placing in any informal location that is widely used at home.  The Frieze cut pile carpet is made up of highly twisted fibers that end up looking short. Frieze cut pile carpets camouflage marks on the track by curling up in many directions.

Saxony:  This is another type of cut pile variety wherein the yarn produced has two or more fibers twisted. The Saxony variety may be used in casual as well as formal areas of your home. The durability of Saxony is not as good as Frieze.

Plush:  This is another cut pile variety that has a velvety soft, smooth surface.  These are to be used in the classy areas of your home to give it a rich and stylish look. The Plush variety is the ideal choice for living rooms, bedrooms etc.

When cut pile and loop pile are combined together, it is known as cut and loop pile carpets.  These come in attractive designs and color combinations. The level loop pile is by far the most popular type for its long life, and anti-marks resistance. Loops of yarn are weaved from both sides in the level loop pile carpet. Maintenance is easy with this type of carpet.

The Berber variety has wool or nylon fibers woven into yarn making it thick.  The Berber variety is quite durable and is a great choice for casual areas of the home.

Multi-level loop pile carpet has loops in various levels of height thereby providing an eye-catching design. Durability of the Multi-level loops is quite good.

Whatever type of carpet you prefer for your home, DirectBuy has a fantastic selection for you to choose from. You’ll find brand-name, top-quality carpet at prices up to 50% off retail.

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