Saxony

Saxonys or American Saxonys, as they are often referred to, have a much higher pile than other types of carpeting. This gives it a very luxurious feel underfoot and the colours available are fabulous. The twisted yarn is usually "heat set" to give better appearance retention.

Because of the luxurious deep pile these carpets do shade creating the effect of light and dark areas (like running your hand across velvet curtains). Many people like this effect because it demonstrates how luxurious the carpet is, whilst others hate it! As a result we have indicated which of the carpets in the UKCarpetsdirect superstore are particularly prone to shading. Often these carpets are also chosen for their excellent sound insulation and because they are very safe for young children to play on.