Shading and pile reversal — what to expect
All deep cut piles show shading where the pile lies differently. On some carpets that develops into permanent pile reversal, or 'watermarking' — irregular light and dark patches. It is a characteristic of the construction, not a manufacturing defect, and no retailer can promise it will not happen.
If that would bother you, we will steer you to a twist pile instead. Better to know before the carpet is down.
Getting the most from a saxony
- Pair with a 10–11mm PU underlay for the full depth of feel
- Vacuum with a suction head rather than an aggressive beater bar
- Keep it out of routes from the back door
- Choose mid tones — very dark saxonies show every fleck of lint