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Wool Rug - Why You Need One

By Hugh Stock
Nov 1, 2009
Wool is one of the oldest materials being used to create rugs today. The fiber in wool is strong and everlasting. It can endure years of wear and tear. There are several advantages of owning a wool rug.

If you have never tried a wool rug you do not know all the advantages of owning one. Here are a few to list now. Protecting the environment is important for everyone. Wool is safe for the environment. The fibers are natural so nothing is damaged or destroyed to make the rugs.

Wool is a natural fiber and therefore it is safe for the environment and friendly. Nothing is destroyed to make the fibers for rugs.

Wool is one of the safest fibers used to create rugs when it comes to fire. If you have a wool rug down and it catches alight is will tend to smolder and not burst into flames.

Wool is also a good choice as far as another element - water - is concerned. Wool rugs can repel water and other liquids, because the quality of the wool does not allow fluids to be absorbed. This is very useful as far as cleaning goes. If someone drops some liquid on a wool rug, the spill does not soak in, and it can easily be sponged off. Take a close look at a liquid spill on a wool rug to see the tiny drops of water clinging to the surface of the rug, but not soaked in.

Wool rugs also offer an aesthetic advantage. Since wool is not difficult to colour, all kinds of shades can be used for wool rugs. This material absorbs colour effectively, and the brightness does not fade easily.

When stepping on a wool rug the fibers will help the rug spring back with every step instead of making a permanent indention in the rug and wearing down the material and the life of the rug.

There are several different reasons why wool is the best choice in material for rugs. You want a rug that can withstand any and all traffic in your home. The fiber in wool will allow every foot print to spring back out.

This is an extremely durable material, so rugs made from wool last a really long time. Since wool is so durable, wool rugs are a good option for high traffic areas.

Other features of wool include the fact that it retains static which is very important if you are using it near sensitive items and equipment. Wool does not need cleaned as often as other rugs.
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