Best Area Rugs

 

Natural Fibers

Wool: The most commonly used material to make rugs

Pros: High durability
        Easy cleaning

Cons: Color fading
         Shedding
         More Maintenance
         More expensive than other materials



Silk: Is used typically in ornamental wall hanging rugs and some blended rugs (silk-wool).

Pros: Offered in attractive vibrant colors
        Soft and smooth to the touch
        Can make a very tight weave rug

Cons: Extremely difficult to clean
         Very expensive
         Less durable


Cotton: This material is seldom used to make rugs because of its lack of durability

Pros: Soft and comfortable
        Easy to clean
        Machine washable

Cons: Color fading
         Easy to wear-out

Synthetic Fibers (Man-Made)

Nylon: Regularly used in the textile industry.

Pros: The most durable among all the materials
        Obtainable in vibrant colors
        Less expensive material

Cons: Generates static electricity
         Difficult to clean and getting stains out


Polypropylene (Olefin): Regularly used in the textile industry.

Pros: Less expensive material for making rugs
        Stain resistance
        No color fading

Cons: Under heavy traffic it losses its appearance
         It may have some odor