Carpet is manufactured on a tufting machine. This machine sews loops of yarn into a backing material creating loop pile carpet. The tufting machine essentially creates berber or commercial carpet when the tufting is finished. When the loops are cut, plush and frieze carpet is created. When some of the loops are cut and some remain uncut, a cut berber is the result.

Listed below are these different styles:

Frieze Textured surface Yarn are twisted very tight Mid to high price points Very durable Made from Polyester or Nylon Seams excellent Most popular carpet on today's market

Berber Characterized by a loop pattern Extremely durable Hides foot traffic and vacuum cleaner marks Low to high price points Typically made from Olefin

Cut Berber Characterized by a loop and cut pile combination Durable Benefits of berber with a softer plush carpet feeling Mid to high price points Loop and cut construction creates an attractive pattern

Patterned Berber Characterized by varying height loop construction Construction creates an attractive pattern Extremely durable Hides foot traffic and vacuum cleaner marks Low to high price points Typically made from Olefin

Commercial Characterized by very tight low loops The most durable carpet available Available in virtually any color or pattern Made from Olefin, Polyester or Nylon Low to high price points Suitable for commercial applications

Plush Has a smooth soft appearance Generally made from nylon or polyester Usually made in solid colors Work well with formal or traditional room setting Low to high price points

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