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HIGH LEVEL LOOP CARPET [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
CONT

Berber (or high level loop) carpet creates a nubby texture with complete yarn loops that stand upright.

OBS

Variations may use both loop and cut pile for surface interest.

OBS

berber: A term that originally referred to the traditional handweaving of North African tribespeople who used handspun yarns made from undyed wool of local sheep. This homespun look has been developed on a commercial basis by carpet manufacturers using both natural and fashion color yarns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

[Revêtement de sol textile dont] la fibre est fermée sous forme de boucle, ce qui l'empêche de pelucher ou de s'effilocher.

Spanish

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