Below you will find a brief overview of carpeting styles and fibers to help in your carpeting decision.

Saxony

• Smooth, soft, cut-pile surface
• Versatile in performance and in appearance
• Works well with traditional rooms
• Used frequently in formal areas

Textured Saxony

• Textured surface helps hide footprints
• Great casual appearance
• Extremely popular style
• Ideal for active families
• Used in any room

Velvets

• Fine, tip-sheared surface
• Elegant style, very formal

Frieze

• Textured surface, with nubby appearance
• Extremely durable and long wearing
• Great for active rooms

Cut and Loop

• Distinctive carved appearance
• Cut and loops give a variety of surface levels
• Multi-colors help hide stains and traffic
• Can really spice up a room
• Fits a variety of room settings

Multi-level Loop

• Several different levels of loops
• Creates a unique-looking, pattern effect
• Has a casual appearance
• Very durable, hides traffic well

Level Loop

• Loops are all the same height
• Usually made with olefin fiber
• Casual appearance, but extremely durable
• Great for active family rooms, game rooms, or media rooms

Special Note About Berbers: Berbers are really big bulky yarns that are either produced in a level loop, or multi-level loop, carpet construction. Although many berbers are made out of olefin fiber, some are made with nylon, or a blend of various carpet fibers.

Carpet Fibers

Nylon: This is the most popular synthetic carpet fiber used today. It offers tremendous value, performance, and ease of maintenance. Nylon provides brilliant colors and hides soil and traffic well.

Olefin: This fiber is also called polypropylene, and is extremely popular in berbers and level loops. Olefin carpets are highly stain, static, mold, and mildew resistant. They can be used for indoor or outdoor carpets, including outdoor turf. Their resistance to matting and crushing are not as good as a nylon fiber.

Polyester: Gives excellent color clarity with a soft feel to the carpet. Lacks the durability of a nylon carpet.

Acrylic: Has a real wool look and appearance. Used mainly in level loops, bath mats, and some velvet carpet styles. Offers good mold and mildew resistance with low static levels.

Wool: Wool offers the ultimate rich, warm appearance, as well as outstanding performance. Its elegant look is unsurpassed.