Machine-made carpets parameters and their meaning

There are many carpet shops that sell machine-made carpets, but few of us understand what the knot numbers, the weight or even the material mean. These are the parameters that distinguish machine-made carpets. These parameters determine the value of the carpet. The higher the numbers, the better the quality of the carpet.

The knot number of the carpet

The number of knots determines the fineness, or density, of the carpet. A standard machine-made carpet will contain up to 300,000 machine knots per square metre, while a carpet that is considered to be of good quality will contain up to 500,000 machine knots. Machine-made carpets with a knot count of one million and above are already in the high quality category. You can feel the difference to the touch.

Carpet weight

Durability and quality are also determined by the weight of the carpet. The heavier the carpet, the more material is in the carpet. The weight of a standard carpet is 2kg/nm maximum, a good quality carpet is between 2kg/nm - 2.5kg/nm, while a high quality machine-made carpet is over 2.5kg/nm.

Carpet material

Most machine-made carpets are made of polyester or polypropylene. They are made from plastic. Nowadays, polyester is being used to make better quality carpets. In most carpet shops you will find carpets made of polyester. A carpet made of acrylic is similar in feel and properties to a wool carpet. Jute is often used as a weft fibre. Persian rugs made of acrylic are recommended for lovers of elegant interior design. For those who want good quality at an affordable price. It is important to note that machine-made carpets are not made of silk!

Before ordering a machine-made carpet, please read the details carefully. This will give you an idea of the quality of the carpet.

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