The following is a summary of the different type of carpet faces that is used to manufacture carpet. The carpet face represents the patterns of the carpet fiber and not the specific carpet fiber used. Any carpet fiber can be used for each carpet face. Over 90% of carpets are manufactured through a process call tufting. Tufting machines are like giant sewing machines, using hundreds of needles. This automation led to the popularity and affordability of carpets.

We have listed 6 types of carpet face styles below.