About Carpet, Style, Type and Suitability

Buying a carpet isn't just about price. Types and style as well as suitability all play a role in the overall performance and a wide choce of styles and types are available from tufted twist and loop piles to more traditional woven types. A longer open style will be more prone to flattening than a shorter, more dense or tight pile. The fibre or yarm your carpet is made of will affect its durability and performance.

The backing of modern carpets has shifted from the old foambacked carpet, to a felt or fibre backed type.

Feel free to browse the following sections to give you an idea of the characteristics of different styles and fibres used in carpets today.