Wool Loop Pile Carpet

At gaskell wool rich we are passionate about wool loop pile carpet.

Wool loop pile carpet. These can be looped where the fibres loop back into the backing material or cut cut off at the top. Wool is an excellent natural fibre that offers superb resilience to everyday wear and general soiling. Versatile and soft to the touch our loop carpets in caramel and nutty shades are springy underfoot. The cheaper end quality loop pile tends to be made from polypropylene.

The pile of a carpet describes its individual fibres. Original in most vehicles from the mid 1970 s to present 3 8 cut pile height with smooth even face appearance. You can get many different weights which determine the quality and also using 2 or 3 ply yarn increases durability. An economical but lower grade replacement for most wool carpets.

The difference between a loop pile and a cut pile carpet is that the loops are cut in a cut pile carpet. It is less obvious in a cut pile carpet such as a saxony where all of the fibers are cut and move together and are supported by neighboring fibers in a cut and loop there is a gap in the cut fibers where the loops exist so it is much more obvious when the cut fibers lean. Nylon loop original or similar to original loop curl in many low to mid priced vehicles from the. Choosing a carpet pile.

However tight loop pile carpet made from wool can be extremely durable and depending on the quality of yarn used expensive. That s why we work extensively with the world leaders in our industry to produce what s right for you. Carpets with longer pile than frieze are known as shag piles loop pile loops of yarn create a stylish finish with a soft smooth feel and can have a range of distinctive patterns created by a combination of higher and lower loops. In both tufted and plain designs their natural textures give rooms a spacious and airy feel.

A loop pile carpet has strands of wool or synthetic fibres looped through carpet backing. It is mainly used on its own in a pure 100 form for loop pile carpets or in 80 blends with nylon and polypropylene in cut pile to improve its wear properties. In level loop pile carpets the loops may be of a uniform length which creates a relatively smooth and even appearance or more commonly the loops are. The key measurements you ll need to know to assess a carpet s durability are its density how closely knitted together its fibres are and its pile height.

Nylon pile also called nylon cut pile. We know how critical it is to have the right texture and the right colour for today s interior trends. Loop pile berber carpets loop pile carpets also known as loop or berber carpet are one of the most popular styles and are especially well suited for high traffic areas.