What are the advantages of a wool rug?

Answer 1

Wool Rugs provide the most luxurious comfort from ultra soft fibres, but there are many fibres that offer superior properties.

Man-made fibres do not shed and are much more hard wearing, offer higher degrees of stain resistance. Mand-made fibre are also colourfast and will not fade in direct sunlight. Perhaps one of the best advantages to a wool rug is that they are more eco-friendly than those of machine made, synthetic counterparts. Synthetic fibers are known to release harmful toxins known as VOC's

Answer 2

• Wool is less combustible (less easily burnt) than cotton and synthetic materials.
• Wool tends to return to its original shape when it has been stretched or folded better than cotton and synthetics do.
• Wool is more resistent to tearing.
• Wool absorbs 30% of its weight when it is wet, doing do without feeling damp to the touch.
• Wool, like cotton, is a natural fibre, and thus less processing goes into making it usable.

Aside from all that, its original and most natural advantage is that it keeps sheep warm and insulated against the elements.

Answer 3

Lambswool has many benefits. It is used in hospitals in cribs for newborns. The lambswool has breathable fibers to allow for good circulation and provides warmth. It also can be used in cars as a seat cover because it absorbs electrical shocks.

Answer 4

1. Warm

2. Has a home-made feel

3. It's probably made in Britain, so it supports our farmers