What is Carpet Pile?

Carpet pile has to do with the density of the carpet fibers that are used to create the weave on rugs and carpets. Along with carpet thickness, the length of the individual fibers used in the weave also determines the carpet pile. Carpet pile varies from one carpet design to another, ranging from a right flat pile all the way to a long shag pile. The amount of fiber used in the carpet pile often plays a major role in determining the production cost for any given rug. Along with the quantity, the type of fiber will also make a difference in the quality of the carpet pile, as well as the final price. Several different types of fiber are used to create carpet. Some are more resilient than others, and are priced accordingly. Typically, natural fibers are more expensive than fiber options that are made from synthetic compounds. However, substances such as olefin fiber actually wear very well, and maintain a carpet pile that does not crush easily with a lot of use. Synthetic fibers also ...  more