Carpets:
Woven Carpets
Woven carpets are recognised as being synonymous with the best in luxury and durability.
Made using traditional processes where the pile and backing are woven together at the same time to give added strength and stability.
Axminster tends to be the best known of the woven carpets and is made in a way that offers great pattern selection. The oldest method of manufacture is Wilton weaving, these carpets often have a more limited colour choice but offer a good variety of textures.
Our selection represents some of the most revered manufacturers:
- Brintons - as a coveted "Platinum Dealer" we are able to display a wide range of their imaginatively designed Axminsters and Wiltons (including the well know Laura Ashley brand) and tufted ranges at the most competitive prices - www.brintons.net
- Axminster - we have a strong association with this traditional high quality British Manufacturer who are one of the world's largest manufacturers - www.axminstercarpets.co.uk
- Ulster - known for luxurious traditional and contemporary patterns and plains - www.ulstercarpets.com
- Carpets of Kidderminster - long established Midlands company producing individual, colourful, more traditional designs - www.carpetsofkidderminster.com
- John Lanham Watts - rich range of honestly priced good quality carpets - www.jlwcarpets.com
Tufted Carpets
Tufted carpets are produced by punching the yarns through a primary backing then secured with latex to secondary backing - sandwiching the yarn to hold it in place.
There are many variations of the "tufted carpet", the style is dependent on how the yarn is spun and twisted:
- Twist pile - these are most commonly made using single or two ply yarn twisted together to give texture and strength.
- Velvet pile - finer and less twists than a normal twist pile, gives a smoother "velvety" finish
- Loop pile - where the pile is left as a loop rather than being cut, varying textures from smooth, knobbly or ribbed
- Saxony or shag pile - for the ultimate in luxury these styles offer a deeper, longer length pile
We offer synthetic and wool blends for general to heavy usage available from many well-known manufacturers and distributors, with prices to suit all budgets:
- Ryalux Group - special dye service, wide range of pile textures and styles - www.ryalux.com
- Penthouse - over 30 years in manufacture of high quality twists - www.penthousecarpets.co.uk
- Westex - exceptional choice in colour and texture plus special dye service - www.westexcarpets.co.uk
- Cormar - one of the most popular well priced ranges of carpets - www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
- Georgian - wide selection to suit all budgets - www.georgiancarpetsuk.co.uk