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Wool carpet raw material
Wool carpet raw material
Alongside caterpillar silk, wool is the most important raw material of animal origin today, and is widely used in the clothing and textile industries. The fur covering the body of a sheep is called wool, but it can also be used for the fur of other animals. In addition to its excellent heat-retaining properties, it is also popular for its pleasant, soft feel. Its history goes back a long way, with excavations showing that sheep were domesticated as early as 7000 BC. The processing of the raw material requires great skill, which also contributes to its high quality.
Why wool carpets?
Nowadays, we find so many synthetic materials in our everyday life, in our utensils, in our clothing and even in our food. Wool, which is 100% natural, hypoallergenic, baby and environmentally friendly, is a rarity and therefore very popular. Unlike its synthetic counterparts used to make carpets, wool is highly resistant to both everyday use and heavy wear and tear. Thanks to its material and production method, wool carpet is a strong and durable product. Its durability is also demonstrated by the fact that the ignition point of the wool fibres is set between 500-600 °C, which gives it a high flame retardancy and does not contribute to spreading in the event of a fire.
Cleaning of handmade wool carpets
By the twenty-first century, almost everyone had experienced some form of allergy, with dust playing a significant role alongside food allergies. If you are sensitive to particulate matter in your environment, including house dust, buying a wool carpet may be an appropriate choice. It helps to improve the air quality in our homes by making cleaning easy. You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove every day, minor dirt, but you don't need to call in a professional immediately to clean stubborn stains. Many dry products are already available for this purpose, but a small amount of cold water can also be successful in removing more serious stains.
Fortunately, there is also a wide range of wool carpets to choose from. From traditional oriental-style geometric or floral patterns, to traditional burgundy or more unusual colours and shapes, they alone provide endless variation for your living room or bedroom. The essential element for more rustic country homes or holiday cottages, the rag rug, can also be found. Our more adventurous customers can also choose from our brightly coloured patchwork textiles.