If you are considering buying a Natural Fiber rug, you will a wide array of materials to choose from. Rugs made from natural fiber like wool, cotton, jute, bamboo, sisal, seagrass and hemp are of higher quality and longer lasting than synthetic fiber rugs. No doubt, they are also more expensive, but if you want to buy an area rug that you pass on as an heirloom, then natural fiber rug is the right choice to make. Let’s look at some of the most common types of natural fiber area rugs:

Wool:

Wool has always been the most popular material used in making area rugs. This is because it is resilient, durable and of high quality. Wool rugs are also dust resistant, mite resistant, stain resistant, water resistant, fire resistant as well as fade resistant. Wool area rugs are a great choice for any room in your house.

Sisal:

While wool is the most popular animal fiber used in rug making, sisal is the most common plant fiber used. Fibers from the plant Agave Sisalana, native of Central America are also very durable and flexible and a popular choice of rug making material. Sisal area rugs are static resistant as well as fire resistant. They are also easy to clean and maintain. Since, they are also highly sound absorbent, they are very popularly used in apartments.

Jute:

Jute is a plant that grows in India and China. While the fibers of jute make very durable rugs, they also tend to be a bit coarse. They are also not spill resistant and have to be kept away from exposure to liquids. However, they are highly durable and are perfect for places with high foot traffic.

Seagrass:

Seagrass area rugs will give your room a very natural and soothing look. Seagrass area rugs are very popular because they are water resistant, but at the same time, they are highly prone to fading in the sunlight. Keep your seagrass rug away from sunlight to make it last longer.

Bamboo:

Bamboo rugs are very popular as they are amongst the least expensive rugs. Bamboo is both strong and durable and is very commonly used in items of home décor. It is also easy to maintain and is light weight.

Cotton:

Cotton is also a great material for rug making as it is sturdy and takes very well to dyes, helping make them even more attractive. But, an all-cotton area rug is likely to get wear out very quickly. It is highly recommended that you chose a cotton and wool blend area rug.

Hemp:

Hemp is also an extremely strong and versatile material for rugs. It has traditionally been used in a number of items that are usually made from fabric. It will wear color very well and look highly attractive.