Carpets and rugs can be constructed using different techniques and methods. Variations exist in each of the manufacturing methods. The characteristics, designs and costs differ, depending on the method being used.

A variety of materials are used for constructing carpets and rugs. These fibers are often used wholly or in combination, to get the desired characteristics including durability, strength etc. The popularly used fibers are:

• Acetate
• Acrylic
• Cotton
• Modacrylic
• Nylon
• Polyester
• Polypropylene
• Rayon
• Silk
• Wool

Major Construction Techniques
Following are the major construction techniques used for manufacturing carpets and rugs. These techniques are

• Axminster
• Brussels
• Chenille
• Color Tuft
• Durcam
• Flocked
• Fusion Bonded Carpets
• Knitted Carpets
• Needle Punched
• Omnipoint
• Rivet Head
• Tufted Carpets
• Woven
• Wilton