The look, feel and durability of a rug depends on the type of materials that it has used. If you want your rug to last for a long time, then you need to know the different types of rug materials available to you in the current market scenario.
Rug fibres or materials can be of varying types and in this comprehensive blog, we’ll be showcasing some of the numerous synthetic & natural rug fibres for you to choose from.
Various Types Of Natural Rug Fibres
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Wool
According to a well-known service provider for steam rug cleaning, wool is one of the widely used materials for manufacturing rugs. Wool can be obtained from goats, sheep, llamas or alpacas. It’s a very durable & resilient fibre and will last longer than any synthetic fabric.
Wool can absorb & hold dye with a high success rate and is fire, water & dust-mite-resistant as well.
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Cotton
Cotton is a very durable & strong fibre, which can easily absorb as well as retain various types of dyes. Cotton is used in the rug-making procedure with a wool blend. It should be known that cotton-wool blend rugs are more cost-effective than wool rugs. However, the durability is also lower than wool rugs.
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Silk
Silk is known for its natural shine and is also the most valued rug fibre. Silk rugs should only be cleaned by professionals.
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Sisal
This is a kind of plant fibre that’s made from the leaves of a plant known as Agave Sisalana (otherwise known as the Century Plant or American Aloe). It’s used for making rugs mainly because of its fine, long fibres, which can easily be converted into smooth yarn-like fabric.
Sisal rugs are anti-static, flame retardant, can absorb sound and will have enhanced longevity.
Various Types Of Synthetic Rug Fibres
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Viscose
Viscose is wood-pulp-based material that looks shiny. But, the material can be converted into a matted texture as well, especially when combined with other fabrics or materials. Viscose is used as a substitute for real silk (silk is a natural fabric).
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Rayon
Rayon is based on wood (otherwise known as tree cellulose). Rayon has a similar appearance to silk. But, rayon can easily melt if exposed to fire.
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Acrylic
This is a synthetic fibre and sometimes it’s blended with other fabrics to provide the look & appearance of a wool rug.
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Nylon
Nylon is used for its uniformity and strength. Moreover, it’s not easily soiled or stained. You can find nylon in a multitude of different shades and it can be easily cleaned. Nylon’s durable nature makes them a great choice to place underneath heavily trafficked areas or furniture.
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