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FIBERS WITHIN YOUR AREA RUG
When it comes to choosing an area rug, the ber content
of an area rug’s pile could play a major role in your
decision-making. Choosing either a natural or synthetic
ber depends on a number of factors; the style of the
area rug you are desiring, trafc within the setting you
are purchasing for and overall cost. Within our extensive
assortment we offer a number of natural and synthetic
bers within our area rugs, here are their benets and
points to consider.
FIBER
NATURAL /
SYNTHETIC
BENEFITS AND
CONSIDERATIONS
Cotton Natural
• Strong and stable
• Soft and generally
inexpensive
• Durable for high
traffic areas
• Washable perfect
for kitchens
• Tends to attract
dirt easily
Viscose Derived from a
natural fiber
• Soft and comfortable
• Easily dyed in vivid colors
• Strong and durable
• Abrasion resistant
Jute Natural
• Coarse, silky luster
• High tensile strength
and flexibility
• Resistant to heat and fire
• Suited for low
traffic areas
• Do not place in
high-moisture areas
Bamboo Natural
• Durable
• Pliable
• Biodegradable
• Like wool, a smart choice
for allergy sufferers
• When hand-spun it is
soft and durable
• Can be difficult to clean
Polyester Synthetic
• Provides a soft,
thick feel
• Easy to clean
• Strong color retention
• Ideal for rooms meant
to be lived in
Linen Natural
• Durable and strong
• Cool and smooth feel,
natural luster
• Resists dirt and stains
• Has a no pilling tendency