Many people are entirely unaware of how beneficial a wool area rug can be for their home. Wool area rugs are smart choice for the environmentally conscious are hypoallergenic, and have anti-bacterial qualities. Wool rugs are also harvested from a naturally occurring resource. The sheep may not even mind: they are shorn only a few times per year when their coats are thick and ready, just like an overdue haircut.

Wool is Hypoallergenic

Many people do not know that wool is hypoallergenic and will not cause allergies in most people. It is also a strong, sturdy fabric that can handle high-traffic areas of the home without deteriorating too quickly. And, wool tends to cost less than other popular rug materials, making it an ideal medium.
Anti-Bacterial Qualities Lots of people do not know that many odors in your home are actually caused by bacteria forming, which expel an odor that can be noticeable. Wool is in its very nature anti-bacterial and will help to purify the air in your home. Think of having a wool area rug as having a way to naturally clean the air and the pollutants found in and around your home.
Finally, wool can be woven into a wide variety of different patterns. Using natural dyes, weavers can create complex patterns using wool. Or they can tuft it and make delicate and soft shag rugs with generous piles. Wool is also commonly used in combination with another popular area rug material: sisal. When combined, the two make a sturdy, lush, high-quality rug. Sisal is fire-resistant, stain-resistant and sound absorbing. These qualities, when combined with wool’s anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic characteristics, make the combination of these two rugs a one-of-a-kind.

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