Carpet Performance
There are many factors that all work together to determine
how the carpet will look and perform overall. Some of these factors include, density,
face weight, twist, fiber type, etc. Each of these factors must all be taken
into consideration when deciding on the suitable carpet for your home. The pile
height is the length of the carpet fibers from their end tips to the point
where they reach the carpet backing. Carpet and rug pile heights vary but
usually fall into three main categories.
Pile Height Guide: low (less than ¼ in) medium (1/4 to ½ inch)
and high (1/2 to ¾ inch).
Piles longer than ¾ inch are not as common. These types are typically choose as “plush” pile height because the longer the pile gets, the softer the rug feels. The fibers on low-pile rugs tend to be more tightly woven and dense, causing them to feel and seem flat. Therefore, high-pile rugs reveal longer and looser threads, developing in a general soft, fluffy touch.
Carpet weight refers to the weigh to the fiber found in 1 square yard of carpet. The standard is measured in ounces. A higher weight means more yarn and more yarn makes for a longer lasting product.
Loop Pile carpets tend to wear better and work well in high-traffic areas such as hallways and family rooms. The fibers have been left in their looped form and this creates a firm, low, tightly woven carpet. The disadvantage is that the fibers can be snagged and pulled loose by sharp objects.
Cut pile is created when the looped fibers are clipped in
half, resulting in only end of the fiber being attached to the backing. Therefore,
cut piles carpets typically have longer, loose fibers with more movement. Cut
pile carpeting tends to be more comfortable for lounging and standing on. They
have a nicer look and richer feel but are not as durable as loop piles. It can be more difficult to clean and maintain
because the loose fibers let dirt, dust, and liquids to spread into the carpet.
Cut Pile:
Sources:
https://www.godfreyhirst.com/au/carpet/carpet-explained/carpet-styles
https://www.avalonflooring.com/ideas/blog/cut-pile-carpet-vs-loop-pile-carpet
https://www.hunker.com/12003184/what-is-pile-height-in-carpet
Good job- please be sure to also comment on the class blogs posts this week.
ReplyDeleteErica,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! I liked how you broke down the different types of piles and how much that can impact a design or aesthetic in a room. It is so important to have knowledge about how and what the carpet's pile is in order to have durability needed for a room and what its purposes will be. Here's some links to some articles that explain this further!
https://www.hunker.com/12003184/what-is-pile-height-in-carpet
https://www.thespruce.com/cut-and-loop-carpet-styles-2908884
It's interesting to see how pile height and weight affect the other. An increased pile height doesn't necessarily mean the carpet is more durable. This is because the pile height is greater and so it requires more material and thus more weight. I think this is something we should definitely keep in mind for the future because clients might not understand this at first and could often get confused. I know in some of our other classes we talked about the need to educate and not just show our designs. I think this follows along that same line.
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