What is a low-pile machine?Updated 2 years ago

"Pile" refers to the visible fibers that make up the surface of any rug or carpet. A low-pile tufting machine will tuft piles up to .75" (18mm) tall and only uses electricity (not compressed air) to function. We sell three machines that create low piles: the AK-I (cut-pile), AK-II (loop-pile), and the KRD-I (cut and loop). If you're looking to tuft shaggier rugs, you'll need to upgrade to our high-pile machine, the AK-III. 

The AK-I and AK-II can only make cut or loop-piles, but not both. These machines are super easy to learn and use, and are the machines Tuft the World uses during workshops. 

The KRD-I can create both cut and loop piles with a part-change and some adjustments. We recommend the KRD for more experienced tufters, since it requires more familiarity with tufting machinery to maintain. 

Compare all of our tufting machines in more detail here.