Carpet is a type of floor covering that is made from fibers such as wool, nylon, polyester, or olefin. MATTING is a type of carpet that is made from woven fibers and is usually used for wall-to-wall coverage. A RUNNER is a type of carpet that is long and narrow and is usually used in hallways or staircases. TAPESTRY is a type of carpet that is made from thick, heavy fabric and is often used as a decorative piece. NAP is the soft, fuzzy surface of a carpet that is created by the way the fibers are twisted. A MAT is a small piece of carpet that is used to cover a specific area. Vac is short for vacuum, which is used to clean carpets. A RUG is a piece of carpet that is used to cover a specific area and is usually smaller than a MAT. Shag is a type of carpet that has long, thick fibers and is often used for decorative purposes.