Saxony Carpet: Pros and Cons

Saxony Carpet: Pros and Cons

Saxony are a cut loop pile carpets with its fibers standing straight up and cut into even lengths. It fibers are generally not like frieze but are usually as long as Berber and cut and loop pile carpets.

There are two types of Saxony :

Straight Saxony : It has all its fibers going in the same direction to present a unified colour palette. These are also referred as Velvet Saxony because of their velvety texture and appearance.

Such kinds of Saxony carpets are extravagant and luxurious but they usually show every dent and footprints.

Textured Saxony : Known as “trackless Saxony�, they generally have same properties as that of a straight Saxony, but their fibers are twisted or kinked in different direction. Textured Saxony does not show foot prints or tracks, which makes Textured Saxony a popular choice.

Saxony Carpets and their durability : Saxony Carpets are available in a variety of fiber materials such as Polyester, Wool, Nylon and Triexta. The durability of a Saxony carpet will depend on a number of factors, such as: twist of fiber, type of fiber and density, etc. To choose a right type of Saxony for your home, it is important to consider the proper balance all these variables. Dense pile Saxony with high twist is best for areas with high traffic.

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Pros of Saxony Carpets : ➣Luxurious look: One of the main advantages of a Saxony carpet is its timeless look and luxurious appeal. Whether you have a modern interior or a traditionally classy one, a Saxony carpet works well in all types of environment. The soft and luxurious feel of a Saxony bestows your feet with a toe-caress feeling. ➣Softness: The deep, thick pile of a Saxony provides a plush, cozy sensation underfoot. Especially, the straight Saxony carpet often known as “velvety” provides an undeniable comfort underfoot. ➣Durable: Saxony carpets have a high durability and can look beautiful for many years to come. It can remain in good condition for decades so it can be very well placed in high traffic areas of your home. The durability of a Saxony depends on a number of factors, such as type of fibers, twist in the fiber and the density. If you want your Saxony carpet to stay in good condition for a long time, opt for the one with high density and high twist number.

Cons of Saxony Carpets : ➣Maintenance: Saxony carpets require frequent vacuuming to remove the foot print tracks and to maintain their signature fluff. ➣Saxony’s show foot print or vacuum marks: One of the main drawbacks of a Saxony is its habit to show foot marks and vacuum marks, especially in a straight Saxony carpet which has

a velvety texture. To avoid this, choose textured Saxony or do not use beater bar while vacuuming. ➣It’s hard to determine the quality of a Saxony: Saxony carpets come in a variety of fiber materials: Nylon, Polypropylene, Wool and Triexta. To choose a carpet which compliments your interior as well as has best quality, it’s important to keep in mind all of these factors, such as: twist number, density, type of fiber material and the carpet backing, while choosing a Saxony for your home.

Posted by - Molly Tidswell Source - https://www.carpetsdelivered.co.uk/blog/saxonycarpet-pros-and-cons/