Rugs for the UK

The last post covered wool rugs, this time we look at the synthetic alternative.

Polypropylene is recognized as the most advanced synthetic yarn employed in the floor-covering rug industry. When polypropylene yarn is heat set and twisted, and then produced in a heavy weight high density construction, it can offer an excellent resilient and very hard wearing rug surface.

Polypropylene can be dyed during the yarn production process in a totally consistent wide variety of colours all of which are stain resistant. This is an easy care yarn surface and will provide many years of wear and tear.

At Majestic Rugs we include both traditional rugs and modern rugs made with synthetic yarn - all of the highest quality, of course

Wool is a superior natural fibre which offers warmth and softness, bulk and resilience, and very hardwearing appearance retention in high density floorcovering construction. Wool yarns have natural insulating properties which reduce heat loss in the home, and also reduce noise levels, providing improved air quality for a comfortable home environment.

Wool has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and the fibre structure which act as a shield against household dirt and daily spills and thrills. Wool is naturally flame resistant and because of its high moisture and nitrogen content, wool is difficult to ignite and has low flame spread and heat resistant properties. Wool does not melt or drip and has natural and unique self extinguishing properties.

Wool fibres may be dyed in the most delicate and deep colours to offer a wide variety of choice for any home, and is the natural choice for comfortable living. We’re proud of the quality of all our rugs - you can be assured that they will be of the highest standard.

Next time we’ll look at the virtues of polypropylene rugs.

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This is still one of my favourite rugs, and of my 5-year-old daughter’s.

The modern Spring rug

from £69, including free delivery as always.

Definitely a rug to consider when doing the girl’s bedroom this summer.

While looking around for some ideas to share with you I came across a review for the iRobot Roomba 560 robot cleaner.  Now being a bit of a geek, this has always appealed, and it was interesting to read the variety of feedback by other “geeks” (and I use the term fondly).

It seems that such a machine would work on either carpet or wood flooring with rugs, including those with fringing, but perhaps not a good idea for shaggy rugs - and certainly not those we sell, being especially sumptuous!

So - I’ll not be buying one just yet, but definitely the price of these is now comparable with a decent Dyson or alteratives.

A new modern rug added to the Exellan range - Africa

Des couldn’t resist including this wonderful modern rug of brown shades.

120cm x 170cm @ £119
160cm x 230cm @ £149
200cm x 290cm @ £249
240cm x 330cm @ £349

Majestic Rugs

The latest rug of the month is the Concerto Cream/Gold rug - a frequent favourite rug.

And available in one of our widest choices of size:

67cm x 140cm (2′3″ x 4′7″) @ £79
80cm x 150cm (2′7″ x 4′11″) @ £89
133cm x 195cm (4’5” x 6’5”) @ £149
160cm x 230cm (5’3” x 7’7″) @ £179
200cm x 250cm (6′7″ x 8′2″) @ £249
200cm x 290cm (6’7” x 9’6”) @ £299
240cm x 300cm (7’10” x 9′10”) @ £349
240cm x 340cm (7’10” x 11’2”) @ £399
300cm x 390cm (9′10″ x 12′9″) @ £599
Runner Rugs:
67cm x 230cm (2’3” x 7’7”) @ £89
80cm x 300cm is (2’7” x 9’10”) @ £149

There is absolutely no reason why hallway runner rugs may not be butted end to end, in order to create a stair runner length. After all, the current method of stair runner installation in the carpet fitting industry will often involve many segments of the broadloom carpet to create a stair fitted length.

Hallway runners, which already have beautiful whipped finish edges, are ideal when butted together and look wonderful when finished with brass stair rods. The ends of the hallway runners, when butted together, should be turned under to create a stairway runner length which will display a very impressive, smart bordered finish.

I asked Des about Wilton rugs:

The word “Wilton” refers to the type of weaving method used to produce the rugs displayed on our website. “Wilton” is one of the oldest machine-made weaving crafts and is renowned for the ability to produce carpets and rugs in the finest worsted yarns and also in the highest yarn density.

This means that the “Wilton” weaving method can produce a very high quality pencil point design definition which will not only look better, but will also maintain those good looks because the yarn density will wear better.

All of the rugs offered on our website are produced by the “Wilton” weaving method which is a mark of quality.

Some Sunday rug witterings…

Something I noticed quite a while ago was mouse mats in the style of a rug; finally I bought one a few months ago on eBay - after getting fed up of my mouse slipping and missing on the desk top or having to mess about with it all the time.

The plan had also been to buy one for each of my clients for Christmas, however the one I have is not really up to gift standard - the base is a bit scrappy. But as a mouse mat, it’s wonderful - the best I’ve used. While not of a tufted design (which I was expecting for some reason) it is in fact a woven, almost silky ribbon type of construction. And certainly something that Des would like - must order one for him!

Without the foam base it would be a treat for any doll’s house, although my daughter makes do quite happily with a few of the rug samples kindly given to us by Des, and with some brightly coloured card.

I think the shaggy rugs would be a bit much and drown the inabitants! Though a sample from a rejected shaggy rug range (it is just not in the same league as the one Des did decide to sell) is welcome underfoot at my desk. Which reminds me to photograph some of our new shaggy rugs for the website too!

If you want to try a mouse rug yourself, visit some of the websites from this search