Guide Axminster and Wilton Carpet Guide: Weaving, Differences and Uses

What is Axminster carpet?

The name comes from the workshop founded in 1755 by the weaver Thomas Whitty in Axminster, Devon. It closed in 1835, but the name survived as the generic term for machine-made carpets whose pile is produced with techniques similar to velvet or chenille.

According to Asil Halı's article Axminster Carpet, today the term describes woven carpet produced on spool or gripper Axminster looms, where pile and backing yarns interlock into a sturdy structure. The article Application Area and Properties of the Axminster Carpet explains that the yarn is selected, drawn and cut on a jacquard loom and fully coloured before weaving, so the pile looks the same colour from every angle.

• According to Asil Halı, a design can be woven in up to 12 colours.
• Designs are prepared on computer; Asil Halı states its designers draw on an archive of more than 10,000 patterns.

What is Wilton carpet?

The name comes from Wilton, Wiltshire, a town known for carpet weaving since the 18th century. When bladed wires were developed that cut the pile loops as the wires were withdrawn, the resulting carpet was called Wilton and the loom became known as the Wilton loom. Today the name covers both cut-pile and loop-pile carpets made on this loom. In Wilton carpet, the pile yarn is a continuous strand woven all the way through.

Asil Halı states that it produces mosque carpets with the Wilton weaving system. According to its article High-Quality Mosque Carpets, the durable structure and easy maintenance of Wilton carpets help mosques use them for years without replacement.

What is the key difference between Axminster and Wilton?

Where are Axminster and Wilton carpets used?

According to Asil Halı, Axminster carpets are most often chosen for hotels — receptions, event rooms, suites and dining areas that see heavy traffic day and night — and also for ships, corporate spaces and homes. The company specifies weave density by traffic:

• 7x7 and 7x8: most common for hotel carpet
• 7x9 and above: offices and corridors
• 7x12: very high-traffic areas such as airports

One example is the Westin Hotel Zagreb. As of 10 October 2026, 69 Axminster hotel carpet models are published on the Axminster hotel carpets page.

Wilton appears in Asil Halı's content together with mosque and masjid carpets. According to Mosque Carpets Yarn Types, the company uses its 80% wool / 20% polyamide yarn with the Axminster system in hotel carpets and produces mosque carpets with the Wilton system. See mosque carpets.

Axminster and Wilton Carpet in the Asil Carpet catalogue

Number of models in this group in the Asil Carpet catalogue: 150.

Articles about axminster and wilton carpet

Asil Carpet's articles answer these questions in detail:

• Axminster Carpet – Axminster carpet's unique weaving process offers more variety of colours and patterns than any other product.
• Application Area and Properties of the Axminster Carpet – Today, the weaving technique of the Axminster carpet is of great importance.
• Westin Hotel Zagreb with Axminster Hotel Carpet – Axminster carpets are ideal for many places. These carpets, which are most preferred in hotels, receive high traffic both day and night; in conference rooms dur
• Carpet Types Preferred for Offices and Hotels – The strength of the Asil Hali products is reflected not only to their quality but also to the patterns, colors and textures it offers by following the internati
• High-Quality Mosque Carpets – With our woven mosque carpets, we produce mosque carpets in the quantities you want in accordance with your area.
• Mosque Carpets Yarn Types – There are 3 types of yarn used in mosque carpets. These are: Wool, Acrylic and Polypropylene yarn types.

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of dense carpet weaving?

The weaving density is the main element indicating how much yarn (raw material) is used in the carpet. The higher the density, the greater the thermal insulation and the durability. As for the yarn height, it is indicative of the comfort, not the quality. In general, the higher the yarn, the more difficult the cleaning and the higher the comfort.

What is the fluff weight?

The fluff weight is measured by the weight of the fiber per m2. The density of fiber directly affects the durability and performance of the carpet. The carpet with more fluff weight is more durable and more expensive.