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Following is a general guide to the various carpet styles and fibers to give you an idea of which carpet style may be best for you [will include images]:

SAXONY

Luxuriously smooth, soft finish
Smooth cut pile surface
Versatile in performance and in appearance
Works well with traditional rooms
Used in formal areas
Shows subtle highlights and accents

VELVET

Fine tip sheared surface
Elegant style, very formal
Adds distinctive elegance to any room
Shows shading, footprints and vacuum marks

TEXTURED

Textured surface helps conceal footprints
Great casual appearance
Extremely popular style
Ideal for active families
Can use in any room

FRIEZE/TWIST

Textured surface, with knobby appearance
Comes in solids, jewel tones, and berber flecks
Extremely durable, and long wearing
Great for active rooms
Extremely popular style

CUT AND LOOP

Distinctive carved appearance
Cut and loops give a variety of surface levels
Multi-colors helps conceal stains and traffic
Fits a variety of room settings

LOOP DESIGN

Loop style construction
Available in nylon and Olefin (polypropelene) fibers
Tight loop texture helps conceal footprints and vacuum marks
A wool-like look and rugged loop surface

MULTI-LEVEL OR PATTERN LOOP

When the loops remain uncut and have multiple heights, the result is a patterned loop carpet.