Outdoor rug jute or a plastic outdoor rug?
With the pleasant weather outside, we're looking for furniture for outside. One of the most popular furniture items for outdoors is an outdoor rug. Now there's a lot of confusion about which outdoor rug you should buy. For example, people often search for a jute outdoor rug. DON'T! Why are you probably wondering now? Read below why we don't recommend jute outdoor rugs.
Jute rugs are 100% natural so they break down
The jute rugs are known worldwide for their powerful appearance, but where do jute rugs come from? Jute comes from the Corchorus plant, which grows in humid climates in Asia. The origins of jute go back almost 3000 years to India. Historically, jute was used as a commodity for trade. Like wool, jute was one of the most important trade products in the world.
Jute itself is a crop. This crop is cultivated at a length of 20 centimetres. They are then soaked in water for a certain time so that the jute stems soften and the fibres separate from the core. After washing the fibres, they're left in the sun for a number of days to dry. Once they're dry, they're woven to produce today's jute rug. This process and the origins of jute rugs make it 100% natural material. In your home, they bring a natural character, which is why they're highly suitable as an indoor rug.
Outdoor rug jute not 100% weather-resistant and goes mouldy
What about outdoor rugs? You might think that because jute is a 100% natural material, it's resistant to various weather conditions, but nothing could be further from the truth! Jute simply can't handle a lot of water. This is obviously not ideal in the Netherlands. Since it rains regularly in the Netherlands, water damages the jute fibres. This causes the outdoor rug to lose its powerful appearance, makes the fibres softer and in the worst case, it will rot. You certainly don't want that in an outdoor rug. It doesn't necessarily mean that a jute outdoor rug is impossible to place outside, because it is possible. The important thing here is to bring the outdoor rug inside after use. We definitely recommend this in autumn and winter. Furthermore, it's also not wise to leave your jute outdoor rug outside in the rain.
Plastic outdoor rug the perfect outdoor rug!
As an outdoor rug, a plastic outdoor rug is the perfect match! After reading that a jute outdoor rug is not 100% weather-resistant, you're probably wondering which outdoor rug should I buy then? And the answer is a plastic outdoor rug. The plastic outdoor rug is known for its rain resistance. This means you can leave the outdoor rug outside all year round – perfect, isn't it?!
Besides that, a plastic outdoor rug is known for its high quality, because it's produced from the synthetic material polypropylene. This makes a rug suitable for outdoors. How do you notice the quality in the plastic outdoor rug? The plastic outdoor rugs have thus become soft and smooth in character, making them lovely to walk on with your feet. You can walk on them easily, but they're also extremely suitable for sitting on. This also makes plastic outdoor rugs suitable as a picnic blanket. Furthermore, plastic outdoor rugs are slightly heavier, which has the advantage that they don't blow away easily. The versatility that plastic outdoor rugs offer is great!
The perfect garden rug meets the right size and colour!
Looking for a garden rug? The ideal garden rug starts with measuring your garden. You may have a large garden area. This means that a large outdoor rug is one of your options. Of course, the size depends on your personal preferences. For example, one person has a large garden but wants a small garden rug in it rather than a large one. Nowadays, the Fraai Summer outdoor rugs are super popular because they come in every desired size, which makes choosing much easier for you. Visually, they're also a beautiful sight in your garden.
Another feature of a desired garden rug is the desired colour. One person prefers a green outdoor rug over a yellow outdoor rug. Of course, this is a personal choice. We think the colour of an outdoor rug can make your surroundings more lively, but that depends on your outdoor interior. Perhaps your garden is already lively enough and you want a more subtle grey outdoor rug. This is of course all possible, because fortunately outdoor rugs come in different colours, giving you the option to choose your favourite colour.
