Axminister is a woven carpet that is produced by weaving face yarns and backing at the same time producing a single fabric.
The yarns are woven in individual tufts from the top so that the strands do not need to run along the back, allowing a number of colors to be used (maximum16). Axminister carpets are made as cut pile constructions only.
They are used frequently in high traffic commercial areas due to their durability and strength. They are however more expensive than carpets made on tufting machines.
