Berber Carpet
Berber is a term that originally referred to the traditional hand weaving of North African tribes who used handspun yarns made from un-dyed wool of local sheep. This homespun look has been developed on a commercial basis by carpet manufacturers using both natural and fashion color yarns. Berber carpet is increasing in popularity faster than any other type of carpeting. It has the very desirable feature of limiting footprints and vacuum tracks. The choices are endless as this carpet style introduced by Berber comes in expensive wool fibers or less expensive nylon, olefin, or nylon-olefin fibers.
Berber carpets use flecked yarns most often in loop styles. Other Berber styles are also available in pastels and dark tones as well as naturals. Many Berbers are multilevel loops, which is advantageous over level loops and offer pattern and random effects. Berber offers excellent durability, while lending its own distinct character to any room. It is easy to clean. The wool like surface and characteristic loop-pile coupled with the natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal atmosphere. These carpets are available in countless patterns to fit into a variety of room styles.
While the carpet manufactured by Berber is more durable than plush carpet, it would be unfair not to apprise you of its drawbacks. Cats can get their claws stuck in the thick clumps of fabric that make up the carpet and the carpet loops can be damaged by snags. Berber style carpet may show some of the indentation marks from the staples more than plush carpet. Just like with other styles, there are different grades of Berber style carpets, and you must ensure you are getting the right grade.
From casual comfort to formal elegance, Berber is suitable for any carpeted flooring in your home, adding a look of understated elegance to any setting. These carpets, available both wholesale and retail, are an ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage design schemes. Check out Shaw Carpets for more