Sheffield style was born from a demand for a soft vintage rug finish. Made using New Zealand wool singles, the combination of loop and a higher cut pile reminds us of our local farming district near the factory, Sheffield. As the name depicts, it replicates fields in the Canterbury summers where the typical lush pasture is more sparse. 

The making of the Sheffield is a two-stage process. Firstly, a simple loop pile base is tufted. Then this is ‘over tufted’ in a vertical direction in a cut pile finish to produce an uneven, broken grid-like effect. The loop and cut can be tufted in the same colour to create a subtle textural finish as there is a slight colour variation between the side and cut of the yarn. For a more dramatic & aged look, contrasting colours work really well and create an attractive rug.