Why Use A Wool Rug?

Wool rugs are common and weavers have been using this material to make rugs for centuries. When you consider the various advantages offered by wool rugs, it is not surprising that wool has been such a popular material for rugs, for such a long time.

What are the good things about wool rugs? Let us study some of the advantages of this type of rug.

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

A wool rug is fairly resistant to fire. It will not flame up even if it does burn; nor will it melt. This means that safety is a big advantage of wool rugs, unlike rugs made from synthetic fibres. Such rugs can catch fire very easily, and can set fire to other things as well. If a wool rug starts burning, the fire does not spread easily; it tends to go out or be contained within a small area.

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 is easy to use and can be used in almost any area. It offers different strands; delicate or strong. You can also depend on wool rugs to last for a longer period of time then regular rugs.

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.

Wool’s other qualities also make wool rugs an excellent choice. It is elastic and springy, so it wears very well. Even when you step on it, the indentation made will disappear, and the rug will come back to its original shape.

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.