Natural Carpets: Wool, Sisal, Jute & Seagrass
A wide collection of natural fibre carpets, perfect for those looking for a down-to-earth feel, eco-friendly options avoiding VOCs, calming neutral tones or those with allergy issues. Get in touch for a complete supply and fitting service, bringing our mobile showroom directly to you, right across Swindon and Wiltshire.
Choosing Natural Fibre Over Traditional Carpet?
Natural fibre carpets offer eco-friendly style and durability, but they behave differently from traditional synthetic carpets. They can be harder-wearing or more delicate depending on the fibre, may need specialist installation, and are best suited to certain rooms. Natural carpets benefit from:
- Eco-friendly: Made from renewable, biodegradable materials.
- Unique texture & style: Adds organic character and natural tones.
- Durability: Sisal, seagrass, and coir outperform many synthetics in wear resistance.
- Low chemical content: Unlike polypropylene or nylon carpets, they avoid harmful VOCs.
Types of Natural Carpets
Choose sisal or seagrass for durability and style, jute for softness in low-traffic rooms, coir for rugged entrances, and wool for warmth and luxury. They all need careful installation, breathable underlay, and are best avoided in damp spaces.
- Made from agave plant fibres.
- Very durable, textured, and can be dyed in many colours.
- Great for high-traffic areas like hallways and stairs.
- Harvested from coastal grasses, naturally stain-resistant and moisture-resistant.
- Smooth, slightly glossy finish.
- Best for living rooms and dining rooms, but not bathrooms due to humidity.
- Softer, with a warm, rustic look.
- Less durable than sisal or seagrass, so better for bedrooms or low-traffic spaces.
- Made from coconut husks, coarse and tough.
- Excellent for entrance mats or rustic interiors.
- Not ideal for comfort-focused rooms.
- A natural animal fibre, soft and insulating.
- Warm underfoot, resilient, and luxurious.
- Suitable for most rooms, though more expensive.
Considerations For Natural Flooring
Wool
Look: Soft, luxurious, and insulating.
Best For: Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Stairs.
Sisal
Look: Textured, matte, can be dyed.
Best For: Hallways, Stairs, Living Rooms.
Jute
Look: Soft, rustic, warm aesthetic.
Best For: Bedrooms, Low-traffic areas.
Seagrass
Look: Smooth, glossy, natural tones.
Best For: Dining Rooms, Living Rooms.
Coir
Look: Coarse, rustic, natural brown.
Best For: Entrances, Utility areas.
Expert Fitting
Natural fibres expand and contract based on humidity.
Requirement: Needs double-stick installation.
Book Master Fitter →Installation of Natural Fibre Carpets
Natural fibre carpets often require specialist fitting. They can expand/contract with humidity, so installers may use double-stick methods or latex backing. Specialist underlay also needs to be considered as it must be breathable to avoid trapping moisture. Felt or natural rubber underlays are common.
Expert Natural Fibre Installation Across Wiltshire
Natural fibres like Sisal, Seagrass, and Coir require specialist handling and precision fitting. Our master-fitters are highly experienced in traditional installation techniques to ensure a flawless, long-lasting finish.
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