When the loops are cut, you create a cut pile carpet.

 

 

 

When the loops remain uncut, you create a loop pile carpet.

 

 

 

When the loops remain uncut and the loops have multiple heights, the result is a patterned loop carpet.

 

When cuts and loops are combined, you can create a wide range of patterns.

 

Smooth (known as a Saxony) - This style of cut pile carpet is achieved when the tufts of yarn are sheared to a low, smooth pile height for uniform color and a formal look.

Texture - This popular style offers a smooth, level finish, but the yarns have more twist, which creates a less formal look.

Twist (known as a Frieze) - The yarns in this style are even longer, creating a soft, comfortable, casual appearance.

Shag - The yarns in this style are even longer, creating a soft, comfortable, casual appearance.

Level Loop (often called a Berber) - In this style, all the loops are the same height. The dense, firm surface of a loop pile carpet makes it ideal for high-traffic areas.

Patterned Loop - The yarns in this style are also looped, but they are at two or three varying heights. The various heights can be arranged to create a wide range of patterns and textures.

 

Patterns - Pattern carpets beautifully blend loops and cuts in varying heights for dramatic, unique patterns, ranging from floral designs to geometric to pin-dot.

 

Prints - As the name suggests, these carpets feature a design printed directly onto the carpet for a stylish, often dramatic look.