Most Persian rugs have a 100% woolen pile, cotton, or goat hair foundation, and in some finer rugs, silk is used as the foundation, as the pile, or in conjunction with wool in the pile. The exact materials used in the making of each rug should be stated in their description. Today, we are going to check out the difference between synthetic and wool fibers.
Synthetic fibers are used exclusively in machine-made rugs. One of
the greatest advantages of synthetic rugs is a byproduct of the fiber being
non-porous. This means that it is inherently stain proof and resists soiling
and staining from almost any chemical. Synthetic fiber rugs are also more
affordable than wool rugs.
Wool fibers is available in both machine and handmade rugs.
Wool is the traditional fiber used in fine hand-made Oriental rugs. Wool not
only wears longer, but it also keeps its appearance and stays newer looking
longer. Each wool fiber is made up of millions of “coiled springs” that stretch
and give rather than break, so wool is extremely durable. Wool rugs absorb dyes
differently than synthetic rugs giving them a more authentic, antique quality.
Generally, when shopping for
oriental rugs, you will find new rugs, old rugs, semi-antique and antique rugs.
The older pieces are higher in retail value. Oriental rugs in Houston are
available for purchase all over the world.
For more details, check out the
website www.davidorientalrugs.com
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