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Carpet is
synonymous with luxury and warmth. While choosing a
carpet the first thing one usually considers is the
color and then the style. Fact is that the material of
the carpet should be given enough importance. Carpet
materials are decided considering the location and the
purpose of the carpet and the circumstances like
presence of kids, and pets etc.
Wool
Wool offers a deep, rich appearance.
• It has a luxurious hand
• It is extremely durable
• It has excellent piling quality
• It requires high maintenance
• It dyes beautifully
• It resists flame
Wool carpet can be used in high moisture areas as well.
Its light scattering qualities give it a lustrous look.
Pile woolen carpets are a little more difficult to
maintain than the flat weave. Being a natural fibre
chance of allergy is reduced. Depending upon the pile,
they can even be used for high traffic areas. It is the
most favored material for the piles of oriental rugs and
carpets. They often have cotton foundation but at time
the weft may be of wool. Cotton foundation provides
better strength.
Silk
• Silk is luxurious. Silk is rich
• It has high tensile strength
• It can be dyed in brilliant colors
• They have more decorative value
• They are preferred for low to medium traffic areas
• They require high maintenance
• Damp spoils silk carpets
Silk again is a natural fibre and is neutral to skin.
The fibre is so lustrous that weavers at times exploit
the play of light in their patterns. Silk makes
wonderful oriental carpets. It is also used as
highlights of the pattern in woolen carpets. They are
rich and expensive and have greater ornamental value.
They are usually made on the cotton foundation but some
may even have silk foundation.
Jute
• It is one of the finest fibres
• It has a soft texture
• They have a natural sheen
• It is slippery when damp
• It requires medium maintenance
• It can be woven, knitted, twisted, corded, sewn, or
braided
• It can be bleached and dyed
• They can be piled or flat woven
Jute rugs are one of the most economic investments. They
have been introduced late in the carpet and rug section
but have created a niche due to jute's inherent
qualities. They can be woven into beautiful patterns and
weaves and are perfect area and accent rugs. Only
problem that a jute rug may have is that it tends to
stain in moisture and dampness and does not handle
moisture and water well. |
