Most Persian rugs have a 100% woolen pile, cotton, or goat hair foundation, and in some finer rugs, silk is used as the foundation, as the pile, or in conjunction with wool in the pile. The exact materials used in the making of each rug should be stated in their description. Today, we are going to check out the difference between synthetic and wool fibers. 

Synthetic fibers are used exclusively in machine-made rugs. One of the greatest advantages of synthetic rugs is a byproduct of the fiber being non-porous. This means that it is inherently stain proof and resists soiling and staining from almost any chemical. Synthetic fiber rugs are also more affordable than wool rugs.

Wool fibers is available in both machine and handmade rugs. Wool is the traditional fiber used in fine hand-made Oriental rugs. Wool not only wears longer, but it also keeps its appearance and stays newer looking longer. Each wool fiber is made up of millions of “coiled springs” that stretch and give rather than break, so wool is extremely durable. Wool rugs absorb dyes differently than synthetic rugs giving them a more authentic, antique quality.

Generally, when shopping for oriental rugs, you will find new rugs, old rugs, semi-antique and antique rugs. The older pieces are higher in retail value. Oriental rugs in Houston are available for purchase all over the world.

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