Cut and loop carpets came into vogue in the 1970s and 80s but declined in popularity in the 1990s.
Loop carpet with dogs.
Meaning there are not loops to catch your cat or dog s claws.
We recommend the following carpet types for pet owners note.
It s inspired by the weaving style of the berber people of north africa.
Looped piles can also be an irresistible chew toy for some pets.
In a cut and loop there is a gap in the cut fibers where the loops exist so it is much more obvious when the cut fibers lean.
It is less obvious in a cut pile carpet such as a saxony where all of the fibers are cut and move together and are supported by neighboring fibers.
This can cause the carpet to look as though it has worn down.
The problem with looped piles is they get stuck on your dog or cat s nails causing them to fray tear or pull out your carpet piles.
The best carpet for pets will have cut piles.
You might also want to consider that loop carpets can potentially be a problem with some pets.
Carpet and pets don t always get along but sometimes it s a match made in heaven.
The cut and loop carpets of the 1970s typically came in carved designs.
With berber it s a bit of a mixed bag considering its looped style and the types of animals most homeowners let roam around their homes cats and dogs.
They are all cut pile.
However as with most elements of fashion they ve cycled back into trendiness today and are one of the most popular styles of carpet chosen for homes.
Your pet s nails can potentially snag a loop pull it and cause damage.
Berber is a looped pile could catch in their claws and tear up the carpet creating permanent damage.
Always choose cut piles.