WOVEN CARPETS

Woven Axminsters & Wilton Carpets

Axminsters are one of the two most traditional methods of manufacturing carpets. It is a much slower method of production than tufting and is used to produce a very high quality product.

Axminsters are made almost entirely out of wool or wool man made mixes, which makes them exceptionally durable and hard wearing. Traditional Wiltons are constructed using similar raw materials to Axminsters but using a slightly different method. What is important is the benefits these two constructions offer the consumer.

Unlike tufted carpets where the design is printed onto the surface of the carpet, the pattern is "woven in" using different coloured yarns. This produces a much better definition of the design and appearance retention is excellent. Designs available are both traditional and modern in many colours giving a wide selection for any room. Qualities do vary depending on the types of wool used and the density of the pile.

A good Axminster or Wilton, if looked after, will last for many years.

Modern day woven Wiltons have all the characteristics of Traditional Wiltons & Axminsters as regards colours and design, but are produced on high speed machinery using man-made fibres (typically polypropylene) which makes then much more affordable (see Fibres for more information). Whilst such products are not as durable as their wool counterparts they represent exceptionally good value for money.

The pile is kept relatively short on most woven products so flattening is kept to a minimum making them suitable for all living areas. In certain qualities and designs some shading will be seen.

Suitable For
LOUNGE	HALL	STAIRS	BEDROOM	KITCHEN	BATHROOM