A plush is lower and more dense than a saxony. In a plush, each individual yarn end is less distinguishable than in a saxony. Ply A measure of the number of individual yarns twisted together to produce the finished carpet yarn. For example, a two-ply yarn means that each tuft consists of two yarns twisted together. In layman's terms, polymers are called plastics or resins.
Polymers are the basic chemical unit from which synthetic fibers are made.
Primary backing A component of tufted carpet consisting of woven or nonwoven fabric into which pile yarn tufts are inserted by the tufting needles. The ability of carpet to spring back to its original texture and thickness after being walked on or compressed by the weight of furniture. S Saxony A cut pile carpet with surface yarns that are even across the face. The yarns in a saxony are thicker and have more tip definition than in a plush. Secondary backing Woven or nonwoven fabric reinforcement laminated to the back of tufted carpet, usually with latex adhesive, to enhance dimensional stability, strength, stretch resistance and lay-flat stiffness.