Sisal rug 

Sisal is a product of nature, produced from the Agave sisalana plant. Its long fine fiber is very important as it can be spun into a smooth textured yarn. The versatile durable fiber can thus be woven into carpets, twined into ropes, produced as mats or rugs. Natural fiber sisal rugs are perfect for an alternative in the home and floor furnishings industry. With minimal investment you can put new life and beauty into your home or office.

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Provided below is a brief idea of the Sisal plant –

Species	Temperature	Climate	Rainfall	Production
Agave sisalana	Average temperature required is between 20 to 28º C.	Requires tropical and sub tropical regions and can tolerate prolonged droughts and high temperatures	Requires an annual average rainfall of 600 to 1500mm.	Yields fiber for seven to eight years, producing about 300 leaves throughout the productive period.

 

Cultivation- the underground stems of mature plants are usually kept in nurseries for the first 12 to 18 months. At the beginning of the rainy season the plants are transferred to the field 1 to 2 m apart. Sisal matures about three to five years after planting.

Processing- The sisal fibers are carefully selected. They have to be observed for the type, length and color. Then the selected fibers are brushed and pressed into bales. Then they are ready to be exported.

Maintenance of Sisal rug-

You must keep in mind that you have chosen to decorate your home with a part of Nature. Hence proper care and love is essential for many years of comfort and beauty of your room.

-Natural fibers are static-free and do not attract dust. But, you should vacuum your rug daily otherwise dirt particles may lodge between the fibers and cause it to wear.

-Soaking must be strictly avoided, as the fiber may retain a watermark after cleaning. When a spill occurs, it must be removed immediately by blotting with a clean cloth or absorbent paper.

-Solid substances can be removed by scraping with a spoon. Be sure to work from the outside of the spot to the center.

-Carpet-cleaning product is available for your sisal rug. Never pour any cleaning agent directly on the sisal. Be sure to test before applying.

-Sisal rug is definitely an indoor use rug. They are recommended for any area in your house, except bathrooms, basements and kitchens!

Uses of Sisal rug-

§         The natural fiber based sisal rug products such as sisal, sea grass or hemp are free from foreign chemicals. This biologically inert property has become a great preference regarding health issues for airtight rooms and offices.

§         These floor coverings do not collect electro-static charge. This is a great relief in eliminating the annoyance of static produced on a nylon synthetic area rug.

§         The sisal rugs can also regulate humidity levels within your home.

§         Sometimes the sisal rug is combined with wool to produce the best properties of each fiber. This result is a soft but durable hybrid sisal rug.

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