Saxonies are available in a variety of qualities and finishes, making them suitable for virtually any area in the home or office. In velvet or plush carpets, the yarn ends blend together for a smooth surface, but may show footprints depending on the direction of light hitting the pile. Textured saxonies, with more distinctive- ly defined yarn tufts, provide an interesting, casual texture, less likely to show footprints or shading. Under this method, the carpet loops are not cut or sheared, so the loops form the carpet surface. Loop pile is more durable and well suited to high traffic areas.
Soil tends to stay on the surface to facilitate cleaning.
Level loop pile has a tight, pebbly surface. This method combines the texture of a saxony with a subtle loop effect for a carved or patterned look. A wide variety of design possibilities exist from striking patterns to subtle, less defined versions. Cut and loop carpets have excellent soil hiding properties. Choosing Your Fibre Fibre is the basic ingredient from which the carpet yarn is made.