Carpet Construction

Knowing All the Carpet Types Available Will Help You Make Your Choice

The Manufacturing of Carpet—Which Can Be Described as Sewing Strands of Yarn into a Backing Material—Creates Thousands of Yarn Loops

When the loops are cut, we create a CUT PILE carpet, often known as PLUSH or SAXONY.

When the loops remain uncut, we create a LOOP carpet.

These two options can be combined to create four CONSTRUCTION possibilities:

Cut Pile When the loops are cut, you create a cut pile carpet.	Loop Pile When the loops remain uncut, you create a loop pile carpet.
Patterned Loop When the loops remain uncut and the loops have multiple heights, the result is a patterned loop carpet.	Cut & Loop When cuts and loops are combined, you can create a wide range of patterns.

In addition to CONSTRUCTION types, Denver Carpet Brokers Co. and the rest of the industry divides its carpet products into the following eight STYLES. In our online product catalog, you can search by these styles to help you determine a favorite.

Plush 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.

Loop 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.

Where to Go From Here

For additional free help and advice to help you find the best flooring – whether carpets, hardwood floors, tiles or laminates – at the best price, call 303-940-0777 or contact Denver Carpet Brokers today.