Woven on unique looms in the USA, velvet carpets have the ability to have a single-level cut-pile as well as cut and loop variations. The way the yarn is held on velvet loom results in a simpler design with smaller-scale, linear patterns. Capable of great stripe patterns and checks, velvet carpets are some of the most durable in the market, making them great for high-traffic areas in both the residential and hospitality interiors.