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Our lovely rugs are knitted on old-style machines in a small family owned factory – but don’t be fooled by tradition.
These are cleverly crafted textiles that blend the idea of fabric -- lightweight, vivid color, soft, cuttable, unravellable -- with the durability and strength of carpet to create a solid one-piece construction.
Not only do they look terrific they’re versatile, strong, and easy to care for.
Let creativity rule: change them up, mix and match, drape – they’re rugged enough for foot traffic – light enough to hang! The perfect combination of design and functionality.
Rug Care
Don’t be hasty to throw these in the wash. Dirt sits atop the fibers, so frequent and vigorous shaking is the best way to keep your rug clean and fluffed. Do not vacuum unless you have a special machine or attachments. Do not dry clean. Do not iron.
All rugs are machine washable at 30˚.
gentle cycle, short spin, line dry recommended. Brush lightly whilst damp with a soft, nylon bristle pet brush.
Shedding
Here’s what you need to know about shedding: our rugs don’t and won’t shed. Remember, they’re not tufted, they’re knitted.
Excess fibers from manufacture are perfectly normal and must not be confused with shedding. Any amount of fluffs can settle on top of the rug as it’s made. You may find some noticeable “hangers on” where the rug was cut for its shape, but once these have been shaken off, your rug will not produce its own loss. If you pull on the fibers, micro fibers will come away in your hand. This is normal for any fur item real or faux and does not constitute ‘shedding 'which is basically the “falling out” of tufts.
Oeko•Tex 100
Oeko-Tex was established in 1992. Its goal: to test a textile’s manufacture from beginning to end for harmful substances. Certification ensures a product that poses no risk whatsoever to human health (ecology). Testing a product from beginning to end means there were no short-cuts by any of the manufacturers involved with the production of our items.
testing covers but is not limited to:
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pH
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formaldehyde
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heavy metals
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pesticides chlorinated phenols
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dyestuffs (specific classifications)
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chlorinated organic carriers
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boicidal finishes
flame retardent finishes
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colour fastness
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emission of volatiles
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odors
Oeko•Tex 1000 is specific to a production site (factory). Evaluated and certified are chemical usage and handling, water usage and disposal, exhaust air production, dust and noise generation, energy usage and general workplace conditions. The production site must also have an environmental management system in place in order to be compliant.
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