Rugs Material Guide
Natural fibres:
Natural fibres like jute and hemp are eco-friendly and bio-degradable fibres that have a versatile look and feel that is easy to style. These fibres are durable and great for adding a touch of natural texture to a space.
Jute is highly absorbent, so it is best to avoid damp areas or spaces that may experience spills such and the bathroom, kitchen and dining areas, as liquids can stain the pile.
Jute is highly absorbent, so it is best to avoid damp areas or spaces that may experience spills such and the bathroom, kitchen and dining areas, as liquids can stain the pile.
Wool:
Wool is a popular natural fibre, Wool is a soft and warm fibre with excellent insulating properties. Wool holds colour well and generally cleans easily.
New wool rugs may experience some shedding within the first few months, however this will diminish overtime with frequent vacuuming.
New wool rugs may experience some shedding within the first few months, however this will diminish overtime with frequent vacuuming.
Polypropylene:
This synthetic fibre is magic the easiest care option yet. Polypropylene is both stain and spill resistant, as well as being non-shed and easy to clean.
This durable and long-lasting fibre is great for high traffic areas of the home and is both kids and pet friendly.
This durable and long-lasting fibre is great for high traffic areas of the home and is both kids and pet friendly.
Viscose:
Viscose is derived from natural sources but is a manufactured fibre. Viscose is an ultra-soft and shiny fibre that can be used on its own or to add a silky soft sheen to natural fibres such as wool rugs.
With viscose rugs, it is best to avoid spills and damp areas as liquids can stain the rug.
With viscose rugs, it is best to avoid spills and damp areas as liquids can stain the rug.