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Level loop pile:
A woven or tufted carpet style having all tufts in a loop form and of
substantially the same height.
Loop pile:
A tufted or woven carpet pile surface where the face yarns are comprised
of uncut loops. Loop pile can be level, textured or multilevel.
Luster:
Brightness or reflectivity of fibres, yarns, carpets or fabrics. Synthetic
fibres are produced in various luster classifications including bright,
semi-bright, semi-dull and mid-dull. The luster of finished carpet could
also be influenced by yarn heatsetting methods, dyeing and finishing.
In high-traffic commercial areas, duller carpet yarns are often preferred
for soil-hiding ability.
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