A ‘twist’ is a cut pile carpet made by twisting fibres together tightly. In manufacturing these carpets, once the yarn is twisted, it is cut to produce an even surface pile. The dense pile of a twist carpet gives a firm feeling under foot, whilst the tufted ends add a lovely softness. The densely packed fibres mean there is less chance of flattening, making it a good option for busy rooms in your home. With the comfort aspect thrown in too, it is easy to see why the twist is such a popular choice.
With a twist carpet, there is choice in the both the type of yarn used and the height of the carpet pile as well as the usual all important colour selection! Generally speaking, the higher the twist carpet, the better the carpet’s performance. A twist can be made with 100% wool, 100% manmade fibre or a mixture of the two; you may have heard of an 80/20 twist, which would be 80% wool and 20% manmade fibres.
Whereas wool loop carpets are produced in neutral tones, wool twists have a wider colour palette which is helpful if you are looking to add some colour into your home. Another great feature of the twist carpet is that it is also produced in a ‘heather’ which combine yarns of complimentary shades to create a flecked, multicoloured effect. Customers often like to use this in heavy traffic areas of their home as they cover marks well without compromising on style or performance.
Overall, we feel the twist carpet can offer a stylish, strong and practical flooring option that suits many interiors and budgets.
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