{"title":"Natural Fibre Rugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a world where sustainability and recycling are increasingly becoming a broader and more important concept, and therefore at the forefront of our minds, we at Volero cannot be left behind in producing and offering sustainable and natural rugs. And let it just so happen that there are also materials in the world from which beautiful rugs can be produced. Does this make natural rugs feel harder and different? Well no! With the latest techniques, manufacturers ensure that these natural materials are processed in such a way that they still feel soft and nice on your feet. Don't worry about that. What materials rugs are there? We are only too happy to tell you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat natural materials are there?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural rugs are becoming increasingly popular. Only which natural materials can rugs be made from? Natural rugs can be made from materials such as rattan, sisal, jute, wool, cotton, bamboo, leather and hemp. These versatile and robust materials make it possible to produce rugs in different ways. This can include woven, braided or knotted rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA natural wool rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though a natural rug does not have a wide range of colours and patterns, it can bring a pleasant atmosphere with it. A woollen rug has charm an sich. This natural rug already carries enough ambience and warmth. Virtually nothing is done to the wool and it can come in various shades. Think brown, anthracite, white and beige. Mainly neutral colours that come straight from a sheep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFact #1: Did you know that a wool rug is particularly water-repellent? How many times have you seen a soggy sheep in the meadow on a rainy day? Exactly! Never. Because of its water-repellent action, the wool does not get flattened on the sheep's body. It even retains its beautiful shape so the sheep won't get soaked either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is a wool rug water-repellent, wool also cleans itself. Just like a cat washing itself. Or yourself when you're in the shower. The woollen fibres are woven together so strongly that dirt has no way of crawling between them. The strong weave also makes the wool impossible to break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA natural jute rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sack of St Nicholas, St Nicholas, St Nicholas. The sack of Sinterklaas, oh guys it's such a boss! When we think of the material jute, we pretty much think of Sinterklaas's sack. Sinterklaas' sack is made of this rock-solid material. How else could it lift all those heavy presents for you and the children over the roof? So a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jute-rugs\"\u003ejute rug\u003c\/a\u003e can perfectly be made of this extremely strong material. Jute rugs are a neutral and durable addition to your interior. Whether you go for an industrial or Scandinavian interior. A jute rug comes into its own everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does the material jute come from anyway? The jute plant comes mainly from Bangladesh, China and India. The stems cut from the jute plant are soaked in water for 20 days after harvesting. After this, the bast fibres are separated from the woodpile and the bast fibres are bundled and washed again in clear running water to wash away dirt. After this, the bundles are dried in 2-3 days and sorted by colour, strength and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFact #2: Did you know that after four months of growing in its full glory, the jute plant is harvested? The stems of a jute plant can grow up to four metres long and vary between shades of brown to off-white. We can get along quite well with this. The shiny jute threads are very sturdy and lend themselves perfectly to weaving a rug. In the rug world, the material jute is often used to make \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/braided-rugs\"\u003ebraided rugs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA natural sisal rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn't the material the same as rattan or jute? You might think so. There is indeed a difference! Sisal is one tropical fibre that belongs to the Agave family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFact #3: did you know that sisal is named after the Mexican port town.... Sisal! Most sisal was exported from this port city. And let this very name come from the Mayan: siísil, meaning 'moisture'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNowadays, sisal is not only mined in Mexico, but we also come across it in countries such as Tanzania, Cuba and China. Places where a tropical rainstorm comes in very handy every now and then!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sisal plant is harvested when the leaves have reached a length of between 110-150cm. These leaves are cut and pressed to then dry properly. The fibres are spun into weaving yarn which can then be used again in producing a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sisal-rugs\"\u003esisal rug\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFact #4: Did you know that the material sisal is also mainly used in products like doormats, rope and brushes? The Mayans even used the refined shape of the material for clothing. Unfortunately, sisal is less suitable for ship ropes as it is not very water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen creating a jungle setting in your home, you can use the material sisal as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/living-room-rugs\"\u003eliving room rug\u003c\/a\u003e very well and do it justice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA natural rattan rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can add the material rattan to the list of jute and sisal rugs. Rattan is also a sustainable material that is harvested from a tropical environment. So we often see rattan in cabinets, chairs and tables. Of course, this is not enough for us! A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rattan-rugs\"\u003erattan rug\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural addition to any home and can be perfectly combined with various home accessories and furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalamus rotang, or rattan for short, can be found in tropical rainforests. This time mainly in southern China, Sri Lanka and the Malay Archipelago. Like a true climbing specialist, the rattan palm climbs everywhere to leave its beautiful stems. And all for a good purpose, namely making beautiful and durable furniture and home items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFact #5: did you know that the stems of a rattan palm can grow up to 200cm! So when you find yourself at the foot of the Himalayas and are about to start your climb to the summit, you can't miss this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA natural cotton rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluffy white bolls seen in a large quantity across large fields. Cotton is a soft fibre that blooms at the tip of the cotton plant. The white cotton bolls are harvested and then turned into soft, long threads to make a textile fibre and we can make clothes from it. More importantly: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cotton-rugs\"\u003ecotton rug\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFact #6: Did you know that 90% of world production takes place mainly in Central America? This is mainly where the hairy cotton Gossypium hirsutum is grown. The remaining 10% belongs to countries like India, Pakistan, South America and Arabian Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo cotton is also grown in Tropical regions. The cotton plant is often harvested after 1 year. Here the cotton plant has a growth period of 150 to 180 days, bud formation of 50 to 85 days, flower formation of 25 to 30 days and last but not least 50 to 60 days from flower opening to a mature cotton boll!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFact #7: did you know that the cotton boll consists of both cotton fibre and cottonseed? The cottonseed is two-thirds by weight and is pressed to make oil for human consumption. The husk of the cotton seed is used for animal feed. The cotton fibres are stretched into longer threads that can in turn be processed into clothes and thus, for example, a cotton rug. A sustainable material with no waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA natural hemp rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemp is mainly known for the narcotic effect that occurs when smoked. Did you know that a hemp plant, also known as Cannabis sativa, is excellent for making many other products? The plant has many wonderful things to offer. Hemp an sich is there beautiful plant. It blooms with greenish flowers and is dioecious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFact #8: Did you know that the hemp plant can be either male or female as a hermaphrodite? You can recognise a male hemp plant, simply, by producing pouches that look like little balls. These grow in the places where the side branches grow from the main stem. In a female hemp plant, white flowering hairs grow in this spot. So how do you recognise a hermaphroditic hemp plant? By the little balls and the white flowering hairs! In fact, a hermaphrodite has both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a hemp plant, the fibre, seed and woody parts are separated and used for various purposes. The fibres from the hemp plant are mainly used in weaving textile fabrics. In turn, these fabrics can be used to produce a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hemp-rugs\"\u003ehemp rug\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike natural materials such as jute, rattan and sisal, hemp plants are also grown closer to home. We can come across these hemp crops in France, Germany and the Netherlands. Hemp plants are beautifully green, but will you get a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/green-rugs\"\u003egreen rug\u003c\/a\u003e? Well no, the fibres of the hemp plant are dried, giving them a natural colour. You can think of colours such as beige, sand, brown and creame.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wool-rug-wise-white-natural","title":"Wool Rug - Wise White\/Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the timeless comfort of the Wool rug - Wise White\/Natural. With its beautiful colournuances and soft texture, this 100% wool rug brings a cozy, Scandinavian atmosphere to your interior. In addition, the Wise offers natural advantages such as heat and cold regulation, fire resistance and water and dirt repellent. Every Wise rug is hand-woven, making each piece unique, which adds to its character and charm. With a generous thickness of 15 mm, the Wise rug is both luxurious and comfortable, perfect for any room. In addition, it can be used on both sides, which extends its lifespan. For optimal use, we recommend a anti-slip underlay to prevent sliding and wear. Experience the benefits of the Wise wool rug and create a stylish interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brinker Carpets - Volero","offers":[{"title":"70x140cm","offer_id":65407403196765,"sku":"8719324816656","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"140x200cm","offer_id":65407403229533,"sku":"8719324816663","price":229.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160x230cm","offer_id":65407403262301,"sku":"8719324816670","price":324.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200x300cm","offer_id":65407403295069,"sku":"8719324816687","price":444.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/2964\/7197\/files\/file_c69eb5f4-c651-4b06-a3f0-156f9ef6dab3.jpg?v=1785330220"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/2964\/7197\/collections\/material-natural.jpg?v=1786114101","url":"https:\/\/volero.fr\/en\/collections\/natural-rugs.oembed","provider":"Volero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}