Best Carpet Pile Types For Newcastle Homes

Carpet pile is the fabric loops or tufts that make up the surface of your carpet – the part your feet touch.

Choosing the right pile type helps your new carpet stay looking good and feel right for your lifestyle.

Loop Pile Carpet

Best for high-traffic areas

  • Ideal for hallways, stairs and family rooms
  • Uncut yarn loops create a tough, flat surface
  • Hides footprints and everyday dirt well
  • Great where muddy shoes and busy family life are common
Close-up view of textured, tan-colored sheepskin fabric.

Cut Pile Carpet

Best for comfort and cosiness

  • Perfect for living rooms and bedrooms
  • Loops are cut to give a softer, more cushioned feel
  • Saxony cut pile gives a plush, luxury look in quieter rooms
  • Twist cut pile is more practical, handling regular foot traffic better
Beige suede texture.

Matching Pile Type To Your Lifestyle

  • Have kids or pets? A twist cut pile or tight loop pile stands up better to wear.
  • Want extra warmth? Choose a thicker, denser pile for added comfort.
  • Worried about dirt and marks? Loop or patterned cut-and-loop piles hide these more easily.


Our Newcastle carpet fitters can help you match fibre type (wool or synthetic) with the right pile type, so your new carpet looks good, feels right, and lasts in real North East conditions.