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In textiles, pile refers to the surface of a fabric made of loops or free ends of threads that stand upright from the base structure. These loops can either remain uncut, creating a loop pile fabric, or be cut to form a cut pile.

Fabrics like velvet and plush have pile formed by warp threads, while velveteen has pile made from cut filling threads. Examples of loop-pile fabrics include Brussels tapestry and Moquettes. Some carpets, such as Wilton and Axminster, feature cut pile, and others may incorporate both looped and cut pile. Pile fabrics are also used to create imitation furs.1

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  2. floor covering - Unconventional carpets: tufted, knitted, and bonded
  3. warp-pile

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