The Best Natural Rug Fibers for High-Traffic Areas
When it comes to the high-traffic areas of your home - entryways, family rooms, bedrooms, and even kitchens - your area rugs needs to do much more than just look good. An area rug in a high-traffic area needs to withstand footsteps, spills, pet and kid wear, and everyday life.
Fortunately, you can have a rug that's highly functional without sacrificing style, all while maintaining your commitment to natural, organic decor.
Every area rug we offer at Natural Rug Co. is handcrafted from only natural fibers, never machine-made or synthetic, and we have many beautiful, hardworking options for your home's high-traffic spaces. Here's what to look for when selecting a handmade natural-fiber area rug for your busy home.
Jute: Both Tough and Stylish
Jute is great for high-traffic areas because it's a plant-based fiber that's tightly woven and naturally strong. What's more, it adds an organic, earthy texture to any space and works effortlessly with many types of decor, from bohemian to modern organic.
Jute works best for high-traffic living rooms/family rooms, entryways, hallways and dining rooms.
When considering a jute area rug for a high-traffic area, keep in mind that jute fiber doesn't love moisture, so it's not ideal for bathrooms or outdoor use. And, for maximum durability, select a tightly woven jute area rug rather than a looser weave.
Wool: Naturally Resilient and Soft
Wool is naturally stain-resistant, crush-resistant, and insulating - not to mention water-repellent, fire-resistant, hypoallergenic and more. Wool area rugs hold their shape under pressure and high traffic, so they're excellent options for busy areas of your home. In addition, they're naturally soft underfoot, and therefore also a cozy option for family rooms and bedrooms.
Consider a wool area rug for your busy living room, family room, bedroom and home office.
When considering a wool area rug for your high-traffic space, keep in mind that it can be more expensive than other fibers, but is an investment that pays off in longevity.
Jute and Wool Blends: The Best of Both Worlds
An area rug that blends the natural strength of jute fiber with the softness and natural benefits of wool provides both the durability and cozy comfort you want and need for your home's busiest spaces. In addition, jute and wool blend area rugs lend subtle texture and dimension and patterns and colors that elevate any decor.
Jute and wool blend area rugs are ideal for open-concept spaces, high-traffic living rooms and family rooms, or any place that calls for both superior performance and softness.
When considering a jute and wool blend area rug for a high-traffic area, look for a tight weave - for example hand looped or flatwoven - to avoid snagging and fraying over time.
Tips: Maximizing Natural Fiber Rug Durability
Use a properly sized rug pad to prevent your natural fiber area rug from slipping and to help preserve the rug's shape and fibers. Natural Rug Co's premium rug pads are reversible and can be used on both carpet and hard floors.
Vacuum your natural fiber area rug regularly, especially in entryways and under dining tables. Be sure to use suction only - not a beater brush - when vacuuming jute area rugs.
Rotate your natural fiber area rug regularly to evenly distribute wear and tear and to give your rug longer life.
Address spills on your natural fiber area rug quickly. Blot, but do not rub, and always test cleaners on a hidden spot before applying to ensure they won't damage your rug.
Learn more by reading the blog post All You Need to Know About Cleaning Your Natural Fiber Area Rug.
You don't have to compromise style or your values to find an area rug that can stand up to the highest-traffic areas of your home. With handcrafted natural jute, wool, and jute and wool blend area rugs, you can get beauty, durability, comfort and sustainability.