Cut Pile Carpets

Cut and Short Pile Carpet

Birch Carpets is pleased to offer a broad selection of cut pile carpets and short pile carpets. Cut pile carpets and short pile carpets may also be referred to as twist pile carpet, saxony and velvet pile carpets, depending on their appearance. The essence of these carpets, whether tufted or woven, is that you walk on the ends of the fibre as opposed to methods such as looping.

Birch Carpets produce cut pile ranges as both plain and patterned carpet available in broadloom format and as cut pile carpet tiles, and constructed from nylon, wool or polypropylene, and sometimes a combination of more than one of those.

Cut-Pile Carpet Applications

Whilst these carpets perhaps account for a smaller percentage of the total volume of the contract sector they are still widely used in specific sectors, such as the care sector, leisure facilities, hotels and more. There are designs and specifications available to meet most clients' needs with additional features such as specialist backings, stain-resistance levels, anti-bacterial properties and more.

Our technical consultants will be happy to guide you through the options, and you can request free samples of all cut pile carpets by adding them to your sample basket and checking out online, with samples available for delivery across the UK.

Cut-Pile Carpets vs Loop Pile Carpets

With multiple types of pile carpet available, it’s important that you’re able to differentiate between the two to identify the best carpet for you. Cut pile carpets are typically softer than loop pile carpets and are sheared at the end to expose the fibre.

Commonly produced from nylon, or wool, they contain a twist that helps provide additional durability and protection against wear or dirt. The tighter this twist, the more durable the carpet. Heavier twists also contribute in this way, hiding wear and dirt by providing additional texture.