Rug Material Guide
When choosing your rug, the ideal rug material varies based on individual preferences and needs. Key factors to consider include the rug's location, expected foot traffic, and desired comfort level.
To help you make an informed decision, we've created a concise guide covering our most popular rug materials, highlighting their pros and cons along with our personal recommendations.
Additionally, it's worth noting that rugs made from blended materials often offer enhanced benefits, such as increased durability, improved softness, and reduced shedding.
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Material |
Benefits |
Cons |
We recommend them for |
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Wool |
Very appealing, add a touch of warmth and luxury to your home. Durability Comfort Easy to clean Hypoallergenic Flame resistant |
Cost Some degree of shedding (there's less shedding when combined with other materials) |
high traffic areas people with allergies or kids areas:
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Cotton |
Affordable Durable Easy to clean |
Stains easily if not cleaned quickly |
high traffic areas:
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Jute/Sisal |
Durable Provides amazing texture A great option for layering rugs Affordable |
Rough to touch They don't do well in wet areas or under direct sunlight |
indoors or dry places areas:
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Wool Rugs
Wool stands out as a popular choice for rug material, prized for its blend of durability and softness. Crafted to endure, wool rugs represent a worthwhile investment.
Introducing a sense of warmth and luxury, wool rugs elevate the ambiance of any space. Their natural allure surpasses that of synthetic alternatives.
1. Perfect for high foot traffic
Their fibres are resilient for stand up to high foot traffic and little ones running around
2. Comfort
Whether walking, standing, sitting or lying on a wool rug, they provide excellent comfort and softness feeling warm underneath you. Your feet will thank you!
3. Easy to Clean Liquid Spills
It’s easy to clean liquid spills as it’s retained on the rug surface, you just need to blot the area straight away, please never scrub.
4. Hypoallergenic
They are hypoallergenic as they easily repel air pollutants such as pollen, dirt, dust and fungal spores aiding respiration. They are perfect for people with allergies or kids.
We recommend wool rugs for:
- Living rooms
- Dining rooms
- Bedrooms
- Play Room
Cotton Rugs
Cotton rugs are more affordable, durable and very easy to clean. Cotton is mostly used on flatwoven styles. Cotton is usually mixed with other materials to gain the benefits of both fibres.
Benefits of Cotton
1. Affordable
These rugs are located on the lower end pricing and are very affordable.
2. High Foot Traffic
Most cotton rugs have a flat woven style, they’re soft but not plush, which holds up high traffic very well.
3. Easy to Clean
Cotton rugs are easy to maintain and clean. Regular vacuuming and quickly blotting spills is key. Many cotton rugs are machine washable.
4. Reversible
Some styles are made reversible so you can easily renew your look.
We recommend cotton rugs for:
- Kitchens
- Family rooms
- Children room
- Rumpus room
Jute Rugs
Jute rugs are super versatile and extremely durable. Their perfectly imperfect textures can bring a more earthy beauty to any room.
Benefits of Jute
1. Extremely Durable
Jute and Sisal materials are among the toughest materials. They are great for high foot traffic.
2. Provides amazing textures
Can easily give your home a more casual relaxed look. Their patterns and textures
make these rugs any room more interesting.
3. The best option for layering rugs
Natural fibre rugs are the go-to base when layering rugs.
4. Affordable
These type of rugs are more affordable, well within the mid-range.
We recommend jute rugs for:
- Dry places
- Living rooms
- Hallways
- Offices
- Family rooms
- Playrooms
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