Buy Twist Pile Carpet

Twist pile is the hard-wearing one. The fibres are twisted tight so they stand up rather than flatten, which is why it is the pile to choose for a hall, a landing, a staircase or any room the whole household walks through.

It also hides footmarks and vacuum lines better than a cut pile, so it looks tidier between cleans. If you want something softer for a bedroom, look at Saxony instead — our guide to twist and Saxony sets the two side by side.