Pile carpets: types and features

In order to achieve the required level of comfort in the house, various elements and techniques are used: textile materials, upholstered furniture, delicate colors and much more. Carpets are often used to achieve a certain effect.

Products of various shapes and sizes will make your stay more pleasant. Particularly appreciated products with a long nap. Lush and soft rugs decorate living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms. Further in the article we will talk about what characteristics nap carpets should have and how to choose this element correctly.

Experts claim that models with a minimum pile length of 3 centimeters fall under the “fleecy carpet” category. Some sources indicate that this indicator can vary from 2.5 to 10 centimeters. Carpets with a soft and lush nap are often laid in the bedroom to make the atmosphere in the room more peaceful and relaxed.

A large carpet with a thick nap will be a stylish decoration of a spacious living room. Given that the main task of this room is in the comfortable arrangement of guests, the cosiness in it is especially important.

Products with a thick pile often adorn modern and unusual stylistic design.

Handmade products are valued much higher than standard store items. Among handicrafts, large pile carpets are rare, especially if the buyer is looking for a classic model with a fluffy pile.

In specialized stores, customers are offered a wide choice of products of the above type,different in shape (oval, round, square and rectangular carpets), colors, length of the villi and its structure. In the process of manufacturing such products used various raw materials, both natural and synthetic.

During the selection of experts recommend to pay special attention to the composition of the product. From this parameter depends on the service life, reliability and safety of the attractiveness of the product.

Long pile models can be made from one material or by combining.

The most common materials:

• cotton;

• nylon;

• acrylic;.

• viscose;

• capron;

• polypropylene.

Do not forget that the final cost of production depends on the raw materials used. Carpets made of natural material is more expensive and give a more comfortable tactile sensations. Many designers believe that products made of cotton and other similar materials look more luxurious and stylish.

• Appearance. The beauty of the long nap mats instantly attracts the attention of buyers. I want to touch the magnificent threads. Do not forget that it is not only the beauty of the product that is important, but also the quality of the product.
• Comfort. Fluffy, soft, long villi fill the room with comfort and coziness. In such a room you will want to stay longer, sit on the rug with your favorite magazine or laptop.

• Accent. Such a product will be an expressive decoration for a room in a modern style. This is a trendy and modern element.
• Benefit. Certain models with a hard pile have a massage effect. Walking on such a carpet is not only pleasant, but also useful.

• Life time. Compared with products with medium and short pile, carpets from this segment are short-lived. Due to this, they are not recommended for use in buildings with high traffic.

• Cleaning. To clean the fluffy carpet from dust, food particles and other things you need to work hard. If you do not want to spend a lot of time cleaning the carpet, it is recommended not to eat food, sitting on it and not doing other things that could result in the product getting dirty.

• Health safety. High villi accumulate dust, dirt and other dangerous particles. Because of this, it is better not to use this type of product in a house where allergy sufferers or small children live.

All commercially available long pile carpets can be divided into individual types:

• Shaggy. This is the most common and widely used option. Products of this type are characterized by high pile, as well as large gaps between the stitches;

• Saxony. Products of this type can be determined by split pile. The threads are tightly twisted among themselves. All villi have the same length;

• Frize. Carpets with thin threads, strongly twisted into flagella. Models of this type are processed by a special thermal method, due to which the nap retains softness and gains elasticity. In addition, the processing makes the product more sustainable;

• Cat Loop. Mat with a combined pile. High loops are cut, making the product more lush, and low loops retain;

• Combined length. Carpets with villi of different lengths have an expressive and stylish texture. Colorful drawing is not created through colors and shades, and not through different heights of threads. Such models can combine several colors on one canvas. They are made from both natural and artificial raw materials.

Given the wide range of products of this type, any buyer can choose the ideal option that is harmoniously suitable for classic or modern style.

As for cleaning, in order to preserve an attractive appearance it is enough to carry out the usual vacuum cleaning. Periodically it is recommended to clean the carpet by hand, using modern detergents.

During the selection of long pile carpet special attention should be paid to a number of specific characteristics. Most buyers make a choice in favor of cheap products, which, as a rule, can please only with a low price. The best option - the golden ratio of price and quality.

• The foundation. Experts advise not to buy a carpet that has a glue base. It is not durable, during operation, the glue will deteriorate and rub off into the fine dust that residents will have to inhale. Another unpleasant property - an unpleasant odor that appears immediately after wet cleaning. The dense base of the product clearly demonstrates the reliability and density of the carpet.

• Elasticity. Carpet with long fibers should have a certain level of elasticity. This indicator is easy to check on your own, right in the store - you need to press down on the pile and then release it. If he quickly takes the original form, then the elasticity at height. At the same time, do not forget that one of the main tasks of the carpet is comfort and coziness. In this connection, the nap should be not only elastic, but also soft.

• Weight. Pay attention to the gravity of the model, the heavier it is, the better. The heavy carpet will keep its shape for many years. In addition, it will not slide on the floor and curl around the edges. If you make a purchase through an online store, a parameter such as weight must be specified in the product description. Otherwise, this information can be obtained from the sales assistant of a stationary store.

• Smell. A quality product made in accordance with high quality standards should not have an unpleasant smell, even when it comes to a product made from synthetic materials. To improve performance, modern manufacturing companies handle goods with special means that protect against dampness, dirt and statics. Even so, the carpet should have a neutral smell.

• Documents. Each unit of production must have a corresponding certificate and, of course, a guarantee. A manufacturer who works honestly and uses only high-quality materials in his work provides customers with all the necessary information about the product.

In order not to spoil the beautiful and soft pile, it is strongly not recommended to place heavy and large-sized furniture on this type of carpet. Under the weight of the thread will lose elasticity and beauty. Footprints can irreparably damage the carpet.

The ideal location is in the center of the room.If the size of the room does not allow you to fully place a large carpet, it is better to make a choice in favor of small products.

Carpet color is important for the overall style of the room. Designers advise to choose a model in the "cold" range for a well-lit room. If there is a lack of natural and artificial lighting indoors, a bright rug or a variant with an expressive pattern is ideal. "Warm" shades are also suitable in this case.

Do you want to highlight exquisite furniture - make a choice in favor of a plain rug. If the opposite effect is needed, then a colorful item should be placed in the room that will attract attention.

If you do not know which color to choose, be guided by the color of the walls, floor and ceiling. Designers recommend choosing the color of the carpet under the flooring.

Carpets with long fibers should be carefully cared for. Good care will ensure the safety of the presentation. Due to the texture of this type of product, household dust and other contaminants accumulate much faster than standard models. Regular dry cleaning is required. It is better to use a brushless nozzle to collect small particles of debris.

For processing the back side of the carpet, a washing vacuum cleaner is perfect. It will thoroughly clean the product, ensuring color retention. Be careful when using chemicals. Natural materials can respond poorly to particularly aggressive formulations. Acquire only special products intended for cleaning carpets from natural materials.

If it is impossible to get rid of a staining stain on its own, instead of dangerous experiments with household chemicals it is better to use the services of dry cleaners.

To learn how to quickly and easily clean the carpet from all sorts of stains, you can find out by watching the video a little lower.