There are many benefits to choosing frieze carpeting and not many disadvantages. This type of carpet is a very popular choice because of those advantages. It has been nicknamed Shag and California Shag because of the appearance. Frieze carpet is made with fibers that twist together, which gives it the unruly appearance of shag that so many people love.

Advantages:
This carpet is very durable and has a long life span if maintained appropriately with routine vacuuming and cleaning. If you have children or pets, it is a great option because it hides dirt, soil, stains, and heavy traffic use very well. It does come in solid colors that opposes its ability to hide stains. But even solid  colors in frieze hide dirt more than other types of single loop or straight cut carpets. The flecked version of this style of carpeting hides dirt very well. This does however pose a problem for those that are forgetful. Because this type of carpet doesn’t look dirty, many forget the need for vacuuming. Vacuuming weekly or biweekly helps keep the carpet clean, even when it doesn’t look dirty in the first place, and also helps keep the carpet in good condition-making it last longer. Frieze comes in many different colors and styles that allow homeowners to create a look they want and find a color that matches with their current furniture and wood (cabinets, tables, etc).

Disadvantages:
Although frieze carpet is a top choice, there are some disadvantages. It is more expensive than some other types of carpeting like non-textured carpets. However, because of the durability, many prefer to spend a little more in the beginning then having to worry about replacing it that much sooner, or spending more time maintaining it and worry about stains. Also, frieze can be made with different fibers, and with these fibers there are advantages and disadvantages. Nylon is a main choice because of the strength, but also is more expensive. It also comes in PET, and polyester fibers. These last two choices aren’t as resilient, stain resistant, and as long lasting as Nylon. But they are less expensive. Overall, frieze carpet does have more advantages than disadvantages and is a great choice for carpeting.