Distance in inches from carpet surface to its backing.

Number of needles or tufts in a given distance ( an inch ).

Distance in inches between the needles.

Carpet yarn crimped to create curled tufts, soft, perfect in bedrooms. Cut pile divides into :
Textured plush - most decoratively versatile, textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks. Adds casual beauty to any room, looks great between vacuuming, preferred style for busy households and a great „ whole-house „ carpet. Saxony - refined cut pile surface, luxuriously smooth, soft finish, beautiful with traditional interiors. Adds distinctive elegance to any room, ideal for living and dining rooms, shows subtle highlights and accents. Berber cut pile - A new Berber look with all the wonderful color and interest of traditional loop Berbers. The great plush „ feel „ of thick, cut pile carpet, beautifully crafted and colored yarns add personality to any room, ideal for casual rooms, kid’s rooms, etc. Delicate color flecks help hide soil that might appear between cleanings.

Carpet yarn constructed into smaller or bigger loops. In general, loop piles stand up to heavy traffic better than cut piles. Berber loop pile - A wool like look and rugged loop surface. Natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal atmosphere. Tight loop texture helps hide footprints and vacuum marks, sobtle patterns fit a variety of room styles, and it’s ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage furnishings.
Commercial loop - Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor, durable, long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic areas. Intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical installations, textured surfaces provide subtle highlights.

Carved definition with cut-and-loop pile. Accent colors spice up floor surfaces, multicolor effects hide soil and stains. Looks great between vacuuming, choose from soft tones to bolder color combinations.

Entire line of colors offered in a product.

Continious filament yarn that has very long unbroken strands.

Made from 6 to 7 inch cut lenghts of fiber spun together to form one continuous filament. Several of these are twisted together to form a strand of yarn which gives tremendous flexibility in styling as well as the good hand.

Technological process to increase fade resistance of carpet. The color is added during production of carpet, and not dyed later.

Recycled polyester fiber.

Innovative new carpet backing system that makes carpet softer, more flexible, and easier to install than most conventional backings.

Du Pont 1986 product - Technological innovation of nylon carpet's molecular structure for stain resistance. Teflon repelling action pushes dirt and spills away from the carpet fibers resulting in less ability of unwanted particles to stick or penetrate.

A new and better brand of nylon. Has superior molecular "toughness" and softness. Reduction in diameter of each nylon filament allows packing of more fibers into each yarn bundle. Anso nylon has greater durability and makes cleaning easier and more effective.

Highest quality premium nylon fiber. Represents incredible touch combined with incredible durability, and also elegant luster for today's high fashion designs.

Smart Strand made with DuPont Sorona polymer represents breakthrough in carpet fiber technology, available exclusively in Mohawk Carpet. It is a superior type of carpet fiber that combines exceptional durability with permanent, engineered-in stain protection that won't wash or wear off.

Another Du Pont product - Latest "Smart Strend" polyester. Sorona polymers represent a breakthrough in fiber technology, that combines exceptional durability with permanent protection in stain resistance. And because the enhanced protection is engineered into the fiber, it will never wear or clean off. Sorona carpets are naturally bleach resistant.

Exclusive stain and soil repellent in a carpet fiber that protects carpet from dirt and spills. Shaw's patented.

Shaw's branded carpet fiber that offers luxurious softness and exceptional durability.

Repels liquid spills and resists soiling. Scotchgard Protector Advanced Repel Technology for carpet uses a unique , one-step co-exhaustion application process that treats the entire carpet - from the tips of the fiber to the carpet backing- to deliver superb repellency. Carpets treated with Scotchgard Protector are more resistant and are easier to clean. This is exclusive to Mohawk Industries.

Wear- Dated carpet fibers are tough tested and certified for unsurpassed durability. Wear-Dated carpet fiber has earned its reputation as the most durable choice for carpet and is sure to stand the test of time. This fiber characterizes over 80 stylish Mohawk carpet styles.

Carpet fiber exclusive for Mohawk that can resist all types of odors and stains that your kids or pets can dish out. These carpets combine the power of Odor-Eater with Mohawk's Stainguard carpet protection which neutralize pet accidents, spills and more. The protection lasts for years, even after cleaning. 

The next generation of softness and durability of nylon carpet Created by Beaulieu Permasoft provides great texture retention comfort and great look day after day. Offers top-of-the line features benefits and warranty coverage.

Common for Beaulieu's carpets. Anti-stain technology that provides advanced stain resistance and makes carpet easier to keep clean so your carpet looks newer longer. Permashield allows the removal of household srains.

The exclusive environmentally friendly carpet treatment especially formulated to destroy all common household odors keepping your home fresh everyday.