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Polypropylene
A petroleum-based synthetic material which is often heat set to guarantee vibrant color, long lasting beauty, easy maintenance and long-lasting superior performance.Polypropylene News
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Designing With Rugs...well, with the right combination of density and fiber. The denser the pile (with closer tufts or stitches), the better your area rug will wear. Synthetic yarns – nylon, polyester, acrylic and polypropylene – and the naturals – wool and cotton – are durable, soft and easy to clean. You’ve got to hand it to machine-made area rugs; they may look strikingly similar to the handmade k... |
Rugs 101... of a design, usually in the center of the rug field. Common shapes are octagons, hexagons, and diamonds. Rug Fiber There are three basic types of rug fiber - Polypropylene, nylon and wool. All create beautifully-colored, rich designs in a soft, thick, luxurious pile for unsurpassable style, quality and value. POLYPROPYLENE - is a petroleum-... |
Area Rugs... rug is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. The pile was traditionally made from wool, but, since the 20th century, synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, nylon or polyester are often used, as these fibers are less expensive than wool. The pile usually consists of twisted tufts which are typically heat-treated to maintain their structure.... |
Indoor-Outdoor Rugs...Indoor-Outdoor Rugs are designed to be versatile and durable, suitable for enhancing both interior spaces and outdoor living areas. Made from synthetic materials like polypropylene, polyester, or nylon, these rugs are constructed to withstand harsh weather conditions, resist fading from UV exposure, and repel water and mildew. Their robustness doesn't compromise their aesthetic appeal; indoor-outd... |