Sisal rug = 100% nature!

Carpets in natural materials are becoming more popular on the market and the supply is bigger than never before. The human has never cared about the environment like we do today and what's better than a warm and fabulous sisal rug to adorn your home with?

Sisal carpets are one of the few carpets made of 100 percent natural materials only. They have a cool texture and are exclusive in the design. Sisal is also one of the world's strongest natural fibers so the sisal carpet is very suitable for surfaces where there is a lot of traffic. The sisal rug is available in finished sizes and wall-to-wall sizes, which makes them easy to use, and is the most easily handled carpet you can find.

Material

The plant from which the material is extracted from is of course the Sisal plant. It is a large-scale species that belongs to the family asparagus plants and grows in South America and Africa, more precisely eastern Mexico. The plant looks almost like a tall and narrow pineapple and it can get up to 2 meters long leaves and overall the plant can grow about 6 meters high. The fibers in these leaves are called sisal and from there are materials/wires which are used in the manufacture of ropes and carpets etc. The sisal fiber is about 1 meter long, shiny yellow white, strong, rough and hard. The fibers are primarily durable and they do not absorb water.

If you are an environmentalist, this material should be on the top of your list. Sisal absorbs more carbon dioxide than it produces and the waste at the production can be used for bioenergy, animal feed and manure. Corresponding synthetic fibers lack these environmental benefits. In addition, the root system itself counteracts ground degradation.

History

In the past, many ropes and loops were manufactured from this material and used in shipping and industry. Today, you'll see the most in the "hobby and leisure" category. The natural materials have properties that the synthetic materials can never match. The benefits are for example durable, environmentally friendly and characteristic. The sense of, for example, a synthetic rope cannot really match the feel of a natural material, both physically and appearance. It's not just ropes but also today's popular sisal rugs made of the same fiber.

Use

As mentioned, sisal rugs are very durable and rustic, which makes them fit well in areas with high wear and tear. For example, in the hall, as a door mat, in the outside room or under the kitchen table. You can easily clean the carpet if there are a pair of muddy boots on the sisal carpet or if you spilled meatball sauce at dinner. In summary, a sisal rug is easy-to-handle and easily placed, inside as well as outside. If you are not interested in a carpet in this material, you can now find the material in composite materials for plastic and paper products or dartboards and scratching boards.

If you are looking for a new scratching for your cat, you have come to the wrong place, here at Trendcarpet you will find only the material in many different models of the sisal rug. They are available in lots of colors and sizes. If you want some sisal rugs in custom made sizes, they of course have that option. They have an edge of cotton and a bottom of latex to keep the carpet stable on the floor. Come have a look!

/ Amanda