Tip Shear Pile

Tip shear pile is a type of carpet that is constructed of a multi-level loop, where the tips of the higher loop yarns are sheared while the shorter loop yarns are left uncut. The combination adds texture and dimension to a carpet’s design or pattern.

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Sources

The Carpet and Rug Institute

Yates, Marypaul, and Adrienne Concra. Textiles for Residential and Commercial Interiors. 2019.

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