Today, we're going to explain the difference between the CUT tufting gun and the LOOP tufting gun.
To get started with tufting, you need to choose your tufting gun. The difference between the CUT and LOOP models lies in the finish you want for your creations.
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The CUT tufting gun, aka AK-I
The CUT tufting gun has scissors that cut the yarn to create the fluffy side on the other side of the fabric each time you press the trigger. This is also the most common rug style, with a fairly fluffy feel and straight yarn. You can usually adjust the yarn length between 7 and 20 mm on tufting guns .
Please note, rugs made using the CUT technique are more delicate ! So they're better suited to areas that don't get a lot of foot traffic. Avoid hallways, for example, but they'll be perfect in a living room or bedroom.
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The LOOP tufting gun, aka AK-II
The LOOP gun has no scissors and only makes loops on the other side of your fabric. Unlike the CUT gun, each time you want to remove the tufting gun from your fabric, you will have to cut the yarn manually with scissors.
If your design has a lot of detail, this is the right choice because the LOOP tufting gun keeps the yarn on the surface of the rug, with the yarn attached to the tufting gun so it can continue making the loop. It will take a little longer, but the result is worth it. Loop pile rugs are durable and will look great anywhere in your home!
To sum up, cut pile is simply made up of rug loops that have been cut, while loop pile consists of loops left in their natural state.
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So now, which will you choose? CUT or LOOP?
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