Seagrass Carpet
Do you have questions about how seagrass is converted into natural flooring? Would you like to refresh and decorate your home using natural flooring made from seagrass? Natural floorings are carpets or rugs made from natural fibers such as seagrass, sisal, mountain grass or jute. Seagrass carpets are durable, economical and attractive natural fiber floors.
Some of the specialties of seagrass carpets can be described as follows –
§ Seagrass is a flowering plant that lives submerged in seawater.
§ They are not true grasses, but resemble them a lot.
§ Its smooth fiber is favorable to be made into a carpet.
§ Seagrass carpets are anti-static, naturally stain-and-dye-resistant.
§ They function well in humid environment.
§ The non-porous fiber makes the carpet firm and rigid and can withstand heavy traffic.
§ It can be used as complete room coverage carpet.
§ It has a natural look with a random mix of beige and green.
§ Seagrass is not dyed, but have natural variations in color.
§ The carpets usually come in basket weave pattern. Some also come in herringbone and cross weave patterns.
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The following information may help you know the seagrass fiber better -
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Climate |
The seagrass can grow well in coastal regions of China and India. It is a grass grown rather like rice in wet paddy fields. |
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Cultivation |
The fields need flooding with seawater during the crop cycle. After harvesting the long strands of seagrass are dried and spun into yarns. The yarns are woven into a variety of designs. Seagrass is only available in its natural green color. The green becomes a lighter and prettier shade with time. |
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Processing |
The material undergoes very little processing. The yarn may retain some moisture when woven, with a natural hay-like scent. This goes away with time. |
Maintenance of Seagrass carpet –
- It needs great care in humid areas. The area should be well ventilated.
- Under very moist conditions, seagrass can be susceptible to mold and mildew.
- Seagrass responds to changes in humidity by expanding and contracting.
- The impermeable fiber with its smooth texture is not a good option for stairs.
- Natural fibers are static-free and do not attract dust. But, you should vacuum your rug daily.
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