Carpets have been produced in Britain since 1720 with the establishment of the first factory in Wilton in Wiltshire. The first carpets made at Wilton were a low loop pile construction known as 'Brussels Weave'. A development on this was a cut pile version which was then named after the town of Wilton. This new 'Wilton Weave' was then copied by other factories in Kidderminster and the rest of the country.

Later in 1755, Thomas Whitty started a factory at Axminster in Devon, making hand knotted carpets. He later mechanised his production as the industrial revolution began to take hold and in doing so, established Axminster’s reputation for quality, woven carpet. Both types of weaving were then reproduced in factories around the country as the carpet industry began to expand to fulfil a growing demand for distribution of produce worldwide.

In the early 1900s, a new method of producing carpet was invented in America known as tufted carpet. This method is based on the technique used to make candlewick bedspreads in which a piece of pre-woven cloth has tufts inserted into it. It was not until 1940 that the new method was used to produce broadloom carpet.

Modern technology has allowed incredible progress to be made in yarn construction. Developments in modern plant machinery have also provided the opportunity to bring even more sophisticated products to enhance the comfort and look of your home.

In many commercial locations, such as office blocks and retailers, it was necessary to design a floor covering which could be transported to these locations and in the 1960s the first Carpet Tiles were produced. Carpet Tiles are produced in sheet form and then stamped out to the required size (usually 50cm x 50cm).

With the arrival of the information age and more people using and relying on IT systems, the carpet market is beginning to adapt. Carpet tiles are becoming increasingly popular due to the versatile design.

As computers require under floor access for connection to power sources, the internet and for maintenance carpet tiles are in high demand. Carpet tiles can be easily removed individually to give access to electricity outlets and network hubs. After the job is done the tile can simply be pushed back into position removing the need for carpet fitters or any refurbishment work.