How to furnish your home with an elegant but at the same time healthy carpet or carpet? Non-ecological rugs are made with chemical fabrics, petroleum derivatives, such as acrylic and polypropylene fiber with the addition of off-gas glues. Therefore, carpets produced with materials that do not harm health and the environment, or with vinyl glues without formaldehyde, treated with herbal vegetable oil and beeswax balm are preferred.
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How to furnish your home with a elegant carpet or carpet but at the same time healthy? Non-ecological rugs are made with chemical fabrics, petroleum derivatives, such as acrylic and polypropylene fiber with the addition of colle off-gas. Therefore, rugs produced with materials that do not harm health and the environment, or with vinyl glues without formaldehyde, treated with herbal vegetable oil and beeswax balm.
As we have seen several times, indoor air pollution is more dangerous than outdoor pollution. Many interior components: from plywood used for furniture to flooring, from carpets to synthetic rugs release some toxic substances into the air such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) through a process called off-gassing causing irritation of mucous membranes, headaches, nervous system disorders ...
The indoor sources of VOC are paints, enamels, glues, pesticides for wood, resins, stain removers, disinfectants and other household products, tobacco smoke, felt-tip pens, plastics, furniture coatings and insulating materials.Recently there have been purchasing behaviors that are increasingly oriented to the principles of sustainable development: i old synthetic rugs they give way to entirely natural rugs, made with natural leathers, wool or silk which actually have very ancient popular origins.
LEATHER OR LEATHER CARPETS
Due to the tanning process and ethical reasons, they are not the greenest carpets in the industry. Nonetheless, some manufacturing companies such as Spinneybeck have specialized in the development and maintenance of the tanning and dyeing in compliance with high environmental standards and health protection. Their rugs are certified Greenguard and do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The whole process: from tanning to dyeing involves the use of recycled materials and adheres to the strictest environmental standards. To everyone's conscience then the choice to opt for this solution deriving in any case from the killing of animals.ORIENTAL WOOL OR SILK CARPETS
I Oriental carpets they are very resistant, become more beautiful and grow in value over time. Authentic ones are made with natural-vegetable dyes, before buying it is therefore good to make sure that the colors are plant-based and not synthetic. The latter entered the market in the mid-20th century because they were cheaper and more practical. Despite being less popular, rugs produced with natural colors excel in quality and respect for the environment.FLOCKED GREEK CARPETS
The Greek carpets, either flokati che shaggy, have more or less long hair, worked in long knotted woolen threads, reproduce the pleasant natural effect of goat hair. They are very light, soft and welcoming.
SISAL CARPETS
They are the most popular natural-plant-based rugs, consisting of fibers extracted from the leaves ofagave sisalana, a smooth and hard herb, native to some coastal areas of China and India. Made through a particular process, which guarantees a strong fiber over time, the sisal rugs are extremely resistant to wear from trampling and fire. They are stain-resistant and generally without dye, perfect for any type of decoration.HEMP RUGS
The carpets in hemp they are very hard and resistant. Hand-woven, they are not soft to the touch but their dark, warm and welcoming colors evoke a mountain atmosphere.
TAPPETI IN BAMBU '
One of the most ecological, sustainable, economical and durable products, the carpet in Bamboo is a contemporary interior choice. It is obtained from the stem of the same plant and despite being one of the least comfortable, it will make your interiors more than natural!
Natural rugs are available from fabrics to the most varied shapes: soft, hard, colored or "nature" ... all with excellent results stand the test of time and environmental sustainability!
Michela Silvestri
