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Stair Runner Materials
Going stair runner shopping? Why not go for the natural look.
Here at Natural Stair Runners Online, we offer several different natural materials:
1. Jute
Jute material is part textile and part wood. It comes from a long, soft, shiny fiber
that is spun into tough threads. Jute is one of the softer natural carpet materials
made from the stems of the tropical herb Corchorus; a member of the Linden family
closely related to hemp. After harvesting, the stems, tied in bunches, are soaked in
water for two to three weeks and then pounded with wooden mallets to soften the fibres
prior to drying. Then, because of their fine-stranded nature, they are woven closely
to create the carpet runner.
2. Coir
Coir is rustic, rugged and offers excellent wear at reasonable prices. Obtained
from the outer husk of the coconut, softened in fresh water, then spun into
coarsely woven yarns, these stiff fibers are known for being water proof and
are inherently anti-static. The coarseness of the weave makes coir an excellent
choice for ethnic, tribal-themed stair runners.
3. Sisal
Sisal is a durable fiber, and is the hardest wearing of all the natural flooring
materials. Made from the leaves of the Agave Sisalana plant, a sub-tropical spiky
plant related to the cactus, sisal fibers are closely woven and can be easily
dyed. Sisal carpets come from treated higher-grade sisal fibers, and can be
vacuumed easily.
What is Bouclé?
Bouclé refers to a type of fabric made from uneven yarn. The resulting boucle
carpet, as a result, has an irregular, rough effect.
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