Cut pile is a carpet fabric. In this type of weave the face of the carpet
is composed of cut ends of pile yarn. The tops of the loops are cut in an
uniform length. It is one of the most popular constructions for carpets. It
is durable but the durability depends upon the type of fiber, density of the
tufts and the amount of twist in the yarn.
The cut pile is always twisted so that the shape is maintained uniformly.
The tighter the twist is, the less bulky is the carpet, which does not show
the footprints. Looser twisting creates a luxurious look and feel but it
does not hold its shape well.
Fabrics with Cut Pile
- Cisele Velvet
- Velvet Satin
- Velour - Heavier than velvet.
- Saxony - This is a dense cut pile where the yarns are
treated to make each tuft end distinguishable at the surface.
