Rugberry Journal

The Ten Rug Textures: A Visual Guide

Rugberry works in ten surface textures, five cut pile and five loop pile. A single guide to what each one is, how it feels, where it suits and which Rugberry rugs show it.

Straight Line Loop Rugs: Quiet Stripes in the Pile

Straight Line is one of Rugberry's five loop pile textures: loops set in parallel rows so the pile forms fine ribs. How to place a linear rug in a room, and how it compares with a woven stripe.

Overtuft Scattered: Raised Texture in Loop Pile

Overtuft Scattered is one of Rugberry's five loop pile textures: small raised tufts scattered across a low loop ground. How it is made, how it feels and which rooms it suits.

Tip Shear Rugs: Loop and Cut in One Surface

Tip Shear is one of Rugberry's five loop pile textures: a loop pile whose tallest loops are sheared open at the tip, so matt loop and soft cut pile share one surface. How it is made and where it su...

Micro Loop Rugs: Fine, Flat and Hard Wearing

Micro Loop is one of Rugberry's five loop pile textures: very short, closely packed loops that make a flat, firm and quietly textured surface. Where it suits and where it does not.