For definitions of other terms not listed here, please go to these sections: How Carpet Is Made, Carpet Styles and Before You Buy Carpet. Backing/Primary Backing: The primary backing material of carpeting is usually made of woven polypropylene and its main value is to provide a base cloth to hold the yarn in place while the tufting happens.Berber: A looped style carpet is often referred to as a Berber. Berbers are big bulky yarns with characteristic color flecks that are eit [...]
