The weaving style of the Berber tribe of North Africa inspires this looped construction. The background is light, such as tan or cream, with flecks of brown or gray.
Modern Berber, the type we now see most often, is available in both multi-tones and solid hues.
The name Berber stuck, but now it refers mainly to the looped style, not the color.
Here are some reasons it might work for you.
You can use it in any room
Historically, the Berber style was seen mainly as a carpet for rec or game rooms or basements. Now you'll see it in living rooms, dining spaces, stairways, bedrooms, etc.
You’ll pay less
That’s because of two reasons.
- The looped construction: This is less expensive to manufacture. All rugs start as an uncut loop and then may become cut piles such as Saxony or Frieze.
However, Berber remains uncut looped, skipping an entire process.
- Fiber: Although Berbers can be in anything from wool to nylon, olefin/polypropylene is often used. Olefin is a durable, budget-friendly fiber.
In our carpet store, you'll see looped styles like Aerial Arts by Shaw Industries.
There’s good durability and stain resistance
All fibers, especially olefin, are generally stronger when left uncut. Olefin stands up to heavy traffic and lasts for years.
Olefin is also hydrophobic, meaning that it won't absorb. When combined with a protectant, stain resistance is greatly enhanced. The tightly woven loops also make it difficult for spills to absorb.
Visit our carpet store today for your flooring needs
You’ll also see carpet brands like Dream Weaver or Pentz Commercial in the Mountain View Flooring showroom.
Visit us today in Pueblo, CO. You’ll be glad you came in. We work on residential and commercial projects in Pueblo, Westcliffe, Walsenburg, Las Animas, and Canon City, CO.
