What are the different rug fiber types and which is best for my needs?

Wool is durable, naturally stain resistant, fire-resistant, and easy to care for with pets — perfect for high-traffic areas yet still soft underfoot. Viscose produces vibrant color and has a soft luxurious feel, best suited for low-traffic areas like a bedroom. Jute is very durable and can withstand high traffic areas with minimal shedding, but is not ideal for bathrooms or kitchen-sink placements. Recycled PET Polyester is made from recycled plastic bottles, feels like wool, is color-fast, extremely versatile and easy to care for. Solution-Dyed Polyester is ideal for indoor and outdoor use, easy to care for, and each rug has a unique watercolor effect.

What are the different rug construction types?

Hand-Tufted Cut Pile is crafted by loops of yarn pushed through a backing, then sheared to create the pile. Hand-Tufted Loop Pile uses the same method but the loops are left unsheared. Hand-Knotted rugs are the most labor-intensive — each strand of yarn is tied to the warp to create intricate designs. Hand-Woven Soumak uses one of the world's oldest weaving techniques, producing a unique chain-stitched appearance with pliable strength and luxurious softness. Hand-Loomed rugs are created by interlacing horizontal and vertical yarns on a wooden loom, resulting in plush rugs underfoot. Flatwoven rugs have little to no pile height, laying flat on the ground — lightweight and requiring a pad to reduce sliding.

How do I find the right style rug for my space?

Ask yourself: is this rug the main character or more of a supporting role? A bold rug can serve as the focal point to build a room around. A more subtle rug can complement existing decor to create a cohesive look. Also consider the feeling the room should have — bold colors add energy and can hide imperfections in high-traffic family rooms, while a calming color or pattern might be the right choice for a bedroom.

Can I visualize how a rug will look in my room before buying?

Yes. Company C offers a free rug visualizer tool with no software download needed. Choose a rug from any product page, photograph your room and upload it (or select a sample room photo), then place the rug exactly where you want it to see how it looks.

How to Select a Rug | Fibers, Construction & Style Guide

Selecting Your Rug

How to choose the perfect rug for any room in your home.

Determining the ideal rug size and construction type for your space is not an exact science. The type of room and furniture placement will factor into your decision as well as your lifestyle and personal preferences.

What room are you shopping for?

Consider the primary purpose of your room and what room this rug will live in. Is it a high-traffic area like a living room or a quieter space like a bedroom? This will help determine the appropriate material, pattern and color of the rug.

We have a great guide below on the types of fibers and constructions we use to help better understand the best style for the purpose

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How do I find the right style for my space?

Ask yourself: is this rug the main character or more of a supporting role? A bold rug can make a statement and serve as the focal point to build a room around using the pattern, style or color. A more subtle rug can complement existing rugs or decor to create a cohesive look. It’s important to choose a rug that fits your personal taste and style. Intuition plays a big role here. It’s important to not allow what is trendy overshadow a rug that speaks to you.

Next, consider what feeling the room should have. Some people want their family room to have bold colors to add energy and hide any of life’s imperfections, but in a bedroom, a calming color or pattern after a busy day might be the right choice.

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Can’t Decide on a Rug?

Visualize your favorite rugs in your space—no software download needed!

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1. Choose a Rug

Choose a rug (click "See This in My Room" button on the product page). Select your favorite design and size

2. Take a Picture

Photograph your room and upload (or select a sample room photo from our library)

3. Place The Rug

Place the rug exactly where you want it and see how it looks.

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Wool	We love natural wool since it is a sustainable fiber but also durable, naturally stain resistant, fire-resistant, and easy to care for with pets. Perfect for high-traffic areas yet, still soft underfoot.
Viscose	This yarn is easily saturated with dye and produces wonderful vibrant color and has a soft luxurious feel. This fiber is best suited for low-traffic areas like a bedroom.
Jute	Jute is a very durable fiber that can withstand high traffic areas and has minimal shedding. These natural fibers are not the best choice if your pet likes to dig and scratch. Being a more absorbent fiber, these will not be ideal for bathroom or kitchen-sink placements.
Recycled PET Polyester	We make many of our hand-woven, indoor/outdoor rugs with polyester made from recycled plastic bottles. Not only is this great for the environment, but the yarns feel like wool, are color-fast, extremely versatile and oh so easy to care for.
Solution-Dyed Polyester	We love using solution-dyed polyester yarns to design beautiful rugs for your floor, both indoors and out. We hand spin the yarns with many colors to create a watercolor effect from one shade to the next. Each rug is unique artwork for your floor and oh-so-easy to care for!

Hand-Tufted Cut Pile	Crafted by loops of yarn that are pushed through a backing imprinted with the rug's overall design. The loops are then sheared to create the pile.
Hand-Tufted Loop Pile	Crafted by loops of yarn that are pushed through a backing imprinted with the rug's overall design.
Hand-Knotted	The most labor-intensive rug construction, each strand of yarn is tied to the warp to create beautiful, intricate designs. Our all-natural wool hand-knotted rugs are true masterpieces for your floor.
Hand-Woven Soumak	One of the world's oldest weaving techniques, Soumak weaving produces a unique chain stitched appearance while providing pliable strength and luxurious softness.
Hand-Loomed	Created by interlacing horizontal and vertical lying yarns held by a wooden loom, resulting in plush rugs underfoot.
Flatwoven	These rugs have little to no pile height, laying flat on the ground adding color to a space without creating tripping hazards or impeding entry doors. They can be lightweight and require a pad to reduce sliding.