Machine made rug or carpet

Machine-made rugs and carpets are produced on powered looms, controlled either by hand, by machine, or by computer. They come in most any construction form, from tufted to flat-woven or braided. However, majority of machine made rugs and carpets belong to the tufted variety. The second most popular machine construction is weaving, which is somewhat more expensive, but less likely to snug or run than a tufted rug/carpet. Due to more robust backing, woven rugs and carpets also require less pile weight for similar performance.

Rugs and carpets woven on sophisticated modern machines are Velvet, Axminster, Wilton Woven and Wilton Side Woven (or Knitted). The main difference is that the former two have cut pile with lose ends, while the other two have it twisted and/or looped, making them in general more resilient and durable.

The more sophisticated machine, the better quality rug or carpet produced. Best machine-made rugs approach the level of pattern intricacy and color richness previously reserved only to a quality hand-knitted rugs. However, due to less time required for the production, as well as regular use of less expensive, synthetic materials, they usually cost less.

Most of machine-made rugs and carpets on the market come from industrialized countries, like U.S.A., Belgium or Italy, in particular those made by modern computerized machines. Quality, availability, wide assortment and competitive pricing have made machine-made rugs and carpets very popular. They come in nearly any pattern style imaginable, from traditional oriental to contemporary or ultra-modern. 

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Carpet and rugs terminology - This sounds like a school class - but this is the one you don't want to miss. An educated buying decision translates into a buying success, and that is your goal. Certainly, understanding carpet and rug terminology is something you need for enjoyable, successful shopping.  And it is not as simple as it may seem at first...

Construction - Simply put, rug or carpet construction is a particular way of putting it together. Whether produced by hand, or by machine, they are made in a certain way. This includes all that is done to come up with a finished product: from tufting or weaving the yarn to dyeing and applying chemical or other treatments...

Materials - Nearly all of materials used for rug and carpet construction are in their face-fiber and backing. It is usually the face-fiber material that gets most of attention and consideration. This is because the rug/carpet fiber forming its face is most exposed, both, visually and physically. Hence it is the main determinant of appearance quality and retention...

Environmental effect - Most materials, natural or synthetic, have some environmental impact, and those used for carpets and rugs are no exception. Health hazard comes mainly from rug and carpet being outgassing potentially toxic fumes, as well as from rug and carpet mold (mildew) infestation...

Label and warranty - Rug/carpet label and its warranty can give important information and indications in regard to its quality level. Getting familiar with their contents is time well spent. Here's what you should look for...

Area rug size and shape - In somewhat different ways, area rug size and shape have both, functional and aesthetic aspect. At first, one would say that area rug's size is pretty much determined by dimensions of the space it is intended to. In reality, the decision on how large area rug will be, and whether it is to be square, round or of some other shape, should come after careful consideration of not only room's size and geometry, but also typical traffic patterns, form and arrangement of other objects and decor elements present, as well as the intended use of the room, or space...

Colors and Patterns - Color of your rug, or carpet, creates certain visual effect, emotion, and an atmosphere. Individual perceptions vary, but most of us will be affected similarly. Here's a brief overview of what are out typical responses to colors and patterns. It may help you decide what rug color and pattern type is best for your room...

Design style - Possible variations in the visual characteristics of the rug/carpet face - its design - are literally countless. They come from visual rug/carpet attributes created by both, fiber coloration, and its dimensional appearance. Luckily, all this immense variety is being channeled, fairly efficiently, into a few main classifications...

Carpet and rug buying checklist - The two main aspects of every rug or carpet are (1) its aesthetics and (2) practicality. Once you find the one that has the right looks, the next step is to check out how appropriate are its materials and construction type to its intended use. In other words, what is its quality level. The following checklist will help you figure that out...

Rug and carpet care tips - From the moment a new rug or carpet enters your home, certain steps and procedures should be followed to ensure its functionality and appearance retention. They are related to placement and installation, as well as carpet or rug care and maintenance. Here are the main pointers.
 

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