A twist carpet is a type of carpet with a high twist per inch. Twist carpets are made by tightly twisting the yarn during manufacturing process, giving them a short, dense pile that gives a firm ‘barefoot’ feeling.
How is a twist carpet made?
A twist pile carpet is made by tightly twisting the yarn during the manufacturing process, the short, dense pile of a twist carpet gives a firm ‘barefoot’ feeling. The fibres are coarser for a more relaxed look, while the tufted ends add softness.
What is the difference between a twist pile and a loop pile?
Twist carpets are similar to loop pile carpets in that they are tufted and have a short pile. The main difference is that twist carpets have a cut pile, giving them a uniform appearance, whereas loop carpets are tightly woven and left uncut to create a more textured feel.
What is the difference between a twist pile and a saxony?
The feel; Saxony carpet is soft and plush, while twist carpets have a more rustic, textured appearance.
Pile height; Twist carpets are densely packed and short, while saxony carpets have a deeper more luxurious pile.
Visibility of marks; Twist carpets will not show vacuum or footprint marks, unlike saxony carpets.
