Advantages of wool rugs

October 11, 2010 – Wool has been used to create clothing, blankets and carpets since the beginning of civilization. Wool is an easily attainable and renewable resource, making it both affordable and environmentally friendly. Wool fabric is spun from sheep’s hair and is very durable. As the textile industry has progressed over the years, wool’s rough texture has caused to be less commonly used in clothing and instead used to create household items like curtains, rugs, and blankets. There are a few traits of wool that make it so desirable for manufacturing textiles.

Wool is particularly useful for making rugs because of several unique attributes. Wool holds heat better than many other fabrics, such as cotton, with little chance of catching fire. It is significant that
wool rugs are fire resistant and will not melt or quickly spread flames. This makes wool rugs a particularly good choice near fireplaces and heaters. Wool rugs are also a great choice during the winter months to help insulate hardwood and tile floors. Wool is also very absorbent and dries quickly which makes it suitable for bathrooms, high traffic areas and near doors where feet might track in water from outside.

Besides wool’s functional uses, there are also several aesthetic reasons to choose wool for high quality rugs. Wool is easily woven into both tight and loose weaves to make different piles. Since wool is so absorbent, it also takes dyes easily and can be used to create vibrantly colored and elaborately designed rugs.

Although wool is not the cheapest material to use in the production of rugs, as a consumer you should consider it. The harvesting of wool does not hurt the sheep and its coat quickly grows back, making wool a renewable resources. Also, a wool rug does not contain any chemicals in it, making it safer for children and pets. The use of wool for textiles is as old as civilization it self, with good reason.

 

 

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