Wool has been the primary material for rugs for millennia. This is not accident or tradition alone. Wool possesses properties that make it uniquely suited to floor coverings.
Natural Resilience
Wool fibers have a crimped structure that gives them elasticity. When compressed by foot traffic or furniture, wool springs back to its original shape. This natural resilience means wool rugs maintain their appearance even in high-traffic areas.
This property also affects how wool feels underfoot. There is a slight give, a softness that is comfortable but not insubstantial. Walking on a quality wool rug is distinctly different from walking on synthetic alternatives.
Soil Resistance
Wool's fiber structure naturally repels liquid. Spills bead on the surface rather than immediately soaking in, giving you time to address them. This is why wool has long been preferred for dining room rugs and other areas prone to accidents.
The fiber also contains lanolin, which has natural antimicrobial properties. While much lanolin is removed during processing, enough remains to help inhibit bacterial growth and odor.
Temperature Regulation
Wool insulates in winter and breathes in summer. The fiber's structure traps air, providing insulation when temperatures drop. In warm weather, that same structure allows air circulation, preventing the trapped heat that synthetic materials can create.
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Wool takes dye beautifully, whether from natural or synthetic sources. Colors remain vibrant for decades when the rug is properly maintained. Natural fading occurs gradually and evenly, adding character rather than creating obvious wear patterns.
For all these reasons, wool remains our primary material. It simply performs better than alternatives while also being renewable, biodegradable, and requiring minimal processing from shearing to finished fiber.
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