Broadloom carpet refers to any carpet produced in a width wider than 6 feet. This type of carpet is the most widely used in the industry and can be manufactured in widths varying from the standard 12' to 13'6" and 15' widths. Most manufacturers can produce any of the various widths with today's wide range of equipment. If a specific width is required for a project, the specifier should check directly with the product manufacturer for availability.

As a furnishings material, carpet enjoys a special place in commercial applications. Carpet is the preferred choice over other types of flooring materials because of its versatility and overall aesthetic value. The durability of carpet is a proven factor in commercial use. Remarkable improvements in pile fibers and advances in carpet manufacturing techniques have provided specifiers with this cost-efficient choice for floor covering.

Carpet is no longer considered to be just another building material. Interior specialists and end-users now recognize that carpet is an important furnishing item. Consequently, it deserves as much care in its selection as furniture, wallcoverings and other interior furnishings. Both performance attributes and aesthetic requirements must be considered.