It is officially fall!! Fall is such an eventful season, so before we jump into today’s blog let us remind you of all the exiting things going on around here.

We shared a few of our absolute favorite fall accessories on the blog already, but if you missed it or need a refresher you can read all about our fall must have accessories in our last blog post Trending Towards Fall.

Our Annual Warehouse Sale is only a few days away (Oct 1st-3rd) and you can find all the details about the sale on our Annual Warehouse Sale Facebook Event. We’ll have all sorts of products on sale for up to 75% off for these 3 days only!! This is by far our largest sale of the year with the biggest savings; so, if you’re looking for flooring you will not want to miss this.

And, to wrap up all of the (current) fun, we’re still offering 20% off of all of our in-stock pre-made area rugs thru September 30th, 2020.. which brings us to our inspiration for this week’s blog post. Often when we have customer’s shopping for rugs we’re asked what the rugs are made of and what the benefits of that fiber are.

We’re breaking down some of the benefits and weaknesses of the 4 most popular fiber types you’ll find in our large selection of in-stock area rugs here in our showroom so you can make a more informed decision about what the right type of rug may be for your family.

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Wool

Wool is the most durable carpet fiber type and carries the all of the same advantages when it is made into an area rug. Wool is a natural and renewable fiber type that comes from a sheep’s coat. Wool is not only durable but also inherently stain resistant making it an excellent long term area rug choice.

This high-quality long-term fiber tends to be a bit higher priced than synthetic fibers, and often do not hold vibrant colors quite as well as a synthetic fiber would.

To properly maintain your wool rug, we recommend vacuuming weekly without a beater bar.

Sisal

If you love natural textures and earth toned colors sisal is an excellent fiber choice for an area rug. Sisal comes from the plant Agave Sisalana and is similar to wool in the fact that it is a natural and renewable fiber type.

While extremely durable, you would not want to put sisal rugs in an area with high moisture activities such as bathrooms due to its highly absorbent nature – it could cause some mold or mildew growth.

To properly maintain your sisal rug, we recommend vacuuming weekly without a beater bar.

Polyester

Polyester is one of the most well-known synthetic rug fiber types. It is often loved for its price tag, stain resistance, and bright vibrant colors that are more resistant to fading than polypropylene and available in a variety of looks and styles.

Polyester rugs are a great addition to any space, and though they may not stand up to heavy traffic as long as a wool does, at their price point- it can be easily replaced every 5 years or so.

To properly maintain your polyester rug, we recommend vacuuming weekly.

Polypropylene

While polypropylene rugs and polyester rugs share quite a bit of the same benefits such as great price point, stain resistance, and vibrant colors, there are a few things that set polypropylene aside.

The polypropylene fiber does not absorb water, and the surface of the rug tends to dry quicker than polyester rugs when wet.

To properly maintain your Polypropylene rug, we recommend vacuuming weekly.

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Final Thoughts

Each of the four rug fiber types highlighted here are examples you can expect to find in our showroom. If you have any further questions about area rugs we would love to talk to you! You can give us a call at (417) 883-4710, email us at flooring417@gmail.com, or visit our showroom located at 2516 W Battlefield Rd, in Springfield, Mo.

We offer free in home estimates and design consultations, you can get set up for an appointment here. We also post weekly rug sales, new arrivals, design inspiration, completed job site photos and more on our social media platforms, so be sure to follow us where you can!