If you are planning to brighten up your home using rugs as an accent, consider going in for ones made of natural fibers. Besides being an eco-friendly option, rugs created from natural materials offer all sorts of other advantages. Let us look at some of these advantages and the kinds of natural fiber rugs available - you'll probably be getting some of them yourself soon when you see how nice a natural rug can be!

Foremost in the list is hazard-free. Rugs made of natural fiber are non-toxic without polymers which is harmful to the environment. Polymers release toxins, which in turn cause air and water pollution. Natural fiber rugs are cheaper and without a doubt, pleasing to the eyes.

There are various types of natural fibers used in the manufacture of rugs. The common ones are wool, bamboo, sisal, hemp, jute, sea grass, mountain grass and even paper.

Bamboo has been a widely used plant for centuries. It has been around for such a long time that a lot of products are made from or partially integrated with bamboo. Rugs made from this plant are popular because of the strong material that lasts for a long time. Bamboo has a pale tan color and the same is seen with its rugs. However, the color can be stained into a darker tone for a more striking look. Bamboo rugs are made with cotton cloth.

Sisal rugs are resilient and long-lasting, too. Sisal is a fiber from the cactus Agave sisalana, native to Africa and Brazil. The fibers are formed into flexible, strong rope, and this rope is used to make beautiful rugs, that add appeal to any working or living space. People like using sisal rugs because they are resistant to stains, and do not accumulate static electricity. From a rug maker's point of view, sisal goes very well with other fibers and can be used to make combination rugs with materials like sea grass and wool. These rugs shouldn't be used in wet or moist areas like bathrooms or kitchens.

The third fiber is coir made from coconut husk. Similar to sisal rugs, the fiber is formed together into a rope and then woven to make rugs. An advantage of this material is that it can be very easily dyed into various beautiful colors.

Another excellent natural material for rugs is hemp. This highly versatile plant has qualities that make it ideal as a rug material - it is resistant to static, water and stains. Hemp rugs are very comfortable, too.

Jute is a fiber known for its soft feature hence, rugs made from this material is not best suited for high-traffic areas where there are a lot of people moving about. But jute rugs are durable and well crafted, so they can also sustain their worth. The best part is that because jute rugs are cheap to produce, they are one of the most economical natural fiber rugs in the market.

Paper rugs are smooth like real papers but durable too. Sea grass rugs are also inexpensive, long lasting and smooth. Finally, mountain grass rugs are just as strong and durable. This type almost looks like wood.

Reading from this list confirms that there are indeed many kinds of natural materials turned into rugs. There is no more excuse not to buy an eco-friendly accent for your home. Be healthy. Choose well.

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