Type Of Rugs
The type of rug material you choose for your home has a great impact on the rug’s comfort, texture, durability, and ease of maintenance. When choosing the best rug material for your room, it’s important to have a basic understanding of all the options so that you can truly choose your ideal material. Here are some general details about our top rug materials.
Wool is one of the most popular rug materials, since it is durable, resilient, water and dirt resistant, and eco-friendly. Aside from all these perks, wool rugs are also incredibly soft and versatile in rug shapes, sizes, and styles. Wool may be a more expensive rug material, but with all these great attributes, it is certainly worth the price.
Cotton rugs are another popular option for homes where you want a comfortable rug but want a cheaper alternative to a wool rug. This material is another all-natural material that is soft, comfortable, and easy to maintain. Some machine washable rugs are also made of cotton if you are extremely concerned about dirt and messes. Plus, cotton area rugs are available in different pile heights, styles, and colors, so you aren’t limited to one select style.
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Seagrass is also a natural material that comes from plant fibers like jute and sisal. However, seagrass rugs are the most durable of the three and are very stain resistant. These rugs tend to feature similar warm tans or khakis to jute and sisal rugs as well, so between the three, you have great options with varying textures, durability, and price-points.
Sheepskin is a wonderfully soft material, and style-wise, it is compatible with many different interior design branches. The biggest disadvantage of sheepskin rugs is that they are not stain resistant, so when using a sheepskin area rug in your home, be sure to use it in an area away from potential stains or spills.
Wool is perhaps the softest rug material available, but other contenders include cotton, silk, animal hide, and polyester. The material’s softness will be complemented by pile-height as well, so options like wool, cotton, and polyester have the most diversity with pile height while still providing that softness.
If your carpet is a short-pile or looped carpet, consider adding a shag wool or cotton rug to the room. However, if your carpet is plush, use a low profile rug like silk or viscose to accent the space.
Wool, polypropylene, nylon, sisal, jute, and seagrass are six of the most durable rug materials. Each of these six options have varying degrees of resilience, stain-resistance, and ease of cleaning, so refer back to detailed material descriptions to see which durable rug will suit your best.
Synthetic materials such as polyester and polypropylene are most popular for homes with dogs, since they are especially easy to clean, durable, and affordable. Wool is the most popular natural material for pet owners because of its durability and comfort.
The best rug material will vary depending on each room’s practical and comfort needs. From natural materials like jute and wool to purely synthetic polyester and polypropylene, each material has its own pros and cons when it comes to durability, ease of maintenance, comfort, and style. As you shop for your perfect rug, rest assured that there is a rug and rug material that is perfectly suited to meet your home’s daily needs and style.
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