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The Pros and Cons of Synthetic Rugs
When it comes to tracking down the perfect rug for your home, every little thing matters, especially the material. With such a wide variety of rugs on offer these days, there is plenty of choice, which also means making a choice between natural fibres or synthetic ones. To some this choice is trivial, but if you’d like to know more about whether or not a synthetic rug is right for your home, then please ready on.
In today’s post, we’ll explore the world of synthetic rugs as well as their pros and cons.
The benefits of synthetic rugs
For many years, natural fibres were the only way to create rugs, meaning there wasn’t much choice on the market. In 2015, however, there’s more choice than ever. As a consumer, that’s really great news, and it means that synthetic rugs are made to a very high standard. The key benefits of synthetic rugs are that they tend to be more hard-wearing, they resist staining better than natural options, and they’re sometimes available at a lower cost than their counterparts. Of course, this isn’t a hard and fast rule, so don’t assume that a polypropylene rug will always be cheaper than a woollen one; it all depends on the manufacturer.
The downside of synthetic rugs
When it comes to the downsides of synthetic rugs, they’re actually quite similar to those of natural fibre rugs. One of the main potential downsides of a synthetic rug is that they may not always last as long as a comparable natural fibre rug. Again, this differs on a case-by-case basis. Another perceived downside of synthetic rugs is the fact that the production process for these rugs is not as natural as the natural fibre rugs – however this is often a matter of personal taste. In terms of touch and feel, synthetic rug design is now so advanced that it’s not possible to say one is better than the other; it really is all about choice.
In conclusion…
Much as some people may prefer natural fibre rugs, the truth is that synthetic rugs are now just as good of an option. Thanks to the high standards of modern manufacturer, and the many different variations of synthetic fibres, you may actually have a hard time telling these two rug types apart. Why not give it a try next time you get a chance? Synthetic rugs might just win you around!
Here at Rugs Direct we have a huge range of synthetic rugs as well as natural ones too. No matter which one takes your fancy, you’ll find the rug you need here.
