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Best Natural Rug Options For Your Home
It's cool to be green! Natural fiber rugs are aplenty, more than ever now that environmental awareness is spreading worldwide. These rugs are safe for the environment, economical and highly advantageous. Read on to find out more about natural fibers rugs.
In general, the advantages of natural fiber rugs include non-toxicity - polymers used for artificial rugs are very harmful to the environment since they release toxins into water and air, causing dangerous pollution. Also, these rugs are hard-wearing, economical and can help reduce noise. And, of course, they look great!
The most popular fibers used in the production of eco-friendly rugs are bamboo, sisal, coir, hemp, jute, paper, sea grass and mountain grass. Below are their benefits:
Bamboo has been a widely used plant for centuries. It has been around for such a long time that a lot of products are made from or partially integrated with bamboo. Rugs made from this plant are popular because of the strong material that lasts for a long time. Bamboo has a pale tan color and the same is seen with its rugs. However, the color can be stained into a darker tone for a more striking look. Bamboo rugs are made with cotton cloth.
Sisal rugs, another natural-made rug, are long lasting too. Sisal is from a plant native to Africa and Brazil called Agave sisalana, hence the name. The rugs are made by forming the fibers into a flexible and sturdy rope that holds the rug together. This kind is preferred by many because of its resistance to stain, so spilled wine wouldn't be much of a problem. It also doesn't have static electricity common to other rugs especially the artificially made ones. Sisal rugs also go well with other fibers like sea grass and wool. One reminder though - avoid using this rug in wet-prone places like the kitchen and the bathroom as it doesn't have good absorption quality.
If you're a fan of anything coconut related (or even if you're not), coir rugs are perfect. The material is from the husk of a coconut (known as young coconut), which is then drawn into a rope and made into a rug. Interesting, isn't it? This type comes in many different designs and shades as the material can be easily dyed or stained. Therefore, there is more variation.
Hemp is another fiber that is highly useful and adaptable making it an ideal material for manufacturing goods like rugs. Hemp rugs are best for areas exposed to water, static and stains due to its resistant quality.
Jute is a fiber known for its soft feature hence, rugs made from this material is not best suited for high-traffic areas where there are a lot of people moving about. But jute rugs are durable and well crafted, so they can also sustain their worth. The best part is that because jute rugs are cheap to produce, they are one of the most economical natural fiber rugs in the market.
The other natural fibers are: paper rugs which are nice looking and sturdy; sea grass rugs which are very cheap and durable; and mountain grass rugs which are hard materials but nonetheless, a value for the money.
Going natural couldn't have been more convenient and affordable. Try one now and transform your home not just into a more attractive abode but environment-friendly at the same time. A simple act can make a world of difference.
About the Author When rug decorating all the experts agree that it is essential to use quality area rugs. And as discussed here one of the most popular types is the bamboo shag rugs.
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