Earth Weave Natural Fiber Non-Toxic Wool Carpet & Area RugsBio-Floor™ Collection: Bio-degradable, Non-toxic Wool Carpeting & Area Rugs by Earth Weave Carpet Mills, Inc.
This is a carpet unlike any other produced in North America. It is chemical-free, completely biodegradable, and the raw materials used in its production are 100% natural and renewable.
Benefits of WoolWool fibers are elastic, and when crushed or stretched, their resiliance enables them to spring back to their original shape, unlike synthetics that pill and wear in high-traffic areas and matte down beneath furniture. In addition, the scales on wool fibers hold onto dirt until it is vacuumed away, which helps the carpet stay cleaner. And wool fibers absorb airborne pollutants, so wool carpeting can actually help clean the air in your home! These elements make Earth Weave's Bio-Floor™ beautiful, durable and comfortable, yet supportive of healthy indoor air quality and the environment. Bio-Floor™ is available as broadloom (wall-to-wall) carpeting and as area rugs. Earth Weave's Enertia™ wool fiber padding and 100% natural rubber rug grippers are available as non-toxic underlayment for your beautiful new carpet and rugs. Sustainability / Recycling / CompostingWe chose to represent Earth Weave not only because their products are wonderful and healthy, but also because they are committed to 100% sustainable resource floor coverings. They do not manufacture from non-renewable resources, including the "recycled pop bottle" products gaining popularity today. For although these recycled products are marketed as environmentally friendly, virtually all consumer floor coverings end up in a landfill after use. Bio-Floor is 100% biodegradable, and unlike floor coverings made from petrochemical-based products like recycled plastic bottles, it can be composted at the end of its useful life and returned to the earth to feed plants and trees. Please consider recycling your old synthetic carpet, or composting if it's made of a natural fiber. 3½ to 4 billion pounds of carpet is discarded every year, which accounts for 2% of all solid waste by volume. Two percent may not seem like a large amount, but since carpets are just one among many thousands of waste products that end up in landfills it represents a huge problem. Some recyclers accept used nylon carpeting; and depending on the fiber and condition some will pick-up and/or recycle it at no charge. Please see http://carpetrecovery.org/waste.php to find a recycler near you and/or try searching your local and state websites. To find a composter for your old natural fiber carpeting, see the national database of commercial composters at http://www.findacomposter.com. |
Why Natural Fiber Carpeting?Asthma, allergies, multiple chemical sensitivites and environmental illness are on the rise, as people—both young and old—are exposed to low levels of toxic chemicals in their homes, schools, and work places. Health complaints associated with synthetic carpets (sick building syndrome) include serious neurolgical, central nervous system and respiratory problems. Two pounds of styrene butadiene latex adhesive—a highly reactive compound—is applied to each square yard of most carpets. Other toxic chemicals found in conventional floor coverings include polypropylene, urethane, synthetic rubber, synthetic dyes, stain repellants, antistatic chemicals, antimicrobials, and pesticides. Most of these chemicals off-gas into the air. Avoiding these airborne toxins is important for everyone concerned with health, and especially families with children who crawl and play on the floor. The Earth Weave Commitment
Using Mother Nature's vast renewable resources, Earth Weave will manufacture innovative, high quality floor coverings for both residential and light commercial applications. SEE EARTH WEAVE FAQ (frequently asked questions) |
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See carpet photos above for styles, colors and prices. Click here for a photo of the serged rug edge. See below for Earth Weave's natural rubber grippers that provide the perfect non-toxic underlayment for these amazing rugs. |
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Earth
Weave Carpet Mills, Inc. is in business to manufacture and promote
renewable resource floor covering products for the 21st Century.
Our commitment lies not in recycling petrochemical products, but
rather in taking advantage of the ultimate manufacturer; Mother
Nature, and her renewable natural resources.
I purchased a Crate & Barrel
rug and several rugs from Pottery Barn. I returned
them all due to the smell. At Crate & Barrel they
told me that the odor was probably moth spray applied
for the trip from Asia...it was awful. Pottery Barn
told me that 5-10% of their rugs are returned because
of off-gassing. So every time I see my new Earth Weave
rug I smile because it looks so nice, feels so good,
and doesn't smell! —Kathleen
R., California |
100% Natural Rubber Rug
Gripper
Enhance your area rug's comfort and performance with Earth Weave's durable, all natural rubber gripper. This 100% natural rubber pad will provide a safe, non-skid foundation for your area rugs.
Unlike synthetic rubber made from petroleum, natural rubber is an excellent environmental choice. It is a renewable resource, originating in South America from natural latex which is tapped from the Hevea Brasiliensis—commonly known as a rubber tree. There are no toxic substances or ozone-depleting agents used in manufacturing it, and rubber plantations help combat the greenhouse effect.
The pad will not stain any type of floor, and can be easily cut with scissors to custom-fit any size rug. Average thickness is 1/8 inch. Standard sizes range from 2X3 to 10X14, see below for gripper prices and shipping to the continental USA. Also available in custom sizes and by the roll. Contact us for custom sizes and shipping cost to other areas. NOTE: Individuals who are sensitive to natural rubber or latex should contact us for a sample before ordering.
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price |
shipping |
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price |
shipping |
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| 2' x 3' |
$15 |
$10 |
6' X 9' |
$90 |
$14 |
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| 2' x 8' |
$35 |
$10 |
8' x 10' |
$136 |
$20 |
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| 3' x 5' |
$35 |
$10 |
9' x 12' |
$176 |
$25 |
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| 4' x 6' |
$45 |
$10 |
10' x 12' |
$198 |
$25 |
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| 5' x 8' |
$69 |
$14 |
10' x 14' |
$222 |
$30 |
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35% OFF rubber grippers
with
purchase of an area rug.
Contact us for
swatches and a quote on custom area rug sizes. For shipping
costs not listed above, click the "buy" link,
put the item(s) in your shopping cart, and fill out your
destination info and we will reply with a quote within one
business day.
See Earth Weave FAQ (frequently asked questions)
Cleaning Guidelines
As with all quality natural fiber carpets, vacuuming Earth Weave carpet and area rugs with a suction-only vacuum cleaner is recommended. Beater bar vacuum cleaners may damage the surface pile of this product. Proper vacuuming on a regular basis will improve performance, however Dyson vacuums are not recommended, as their suction is too great. Use only wool approved cleaners for removing stains. Do not vigorously rub the affected area; blot instead with a clean rag. If stain persists, contact a professional cleaner and be sure they use cleaning products designed for wool and natural fibers. Host carpet cleaning products are recommended by Earth Weave. Host makes do-it-yourself products, and also has a nationwide network of carpet cleaners who use their professional system.
Specifications and Warranty
Earth Weave carpeting meets or exceeds the Methenamine Pill Test flammability requirements for carpets and area rugs. Due to the natural fiber content, specifications are subject to nominal manufacturing variances. Supply or manufacturing changes may facilitate product changes without notice. Please contact Earth Weave Carpet Mills, Inc. to verify specifications. Yarn lot variances occur in natural fiber carpets; therefore, actual merchandise is not guaranteed to match samples. Natural fiber carpets vary in texture and color. Slight variances in texture and color are normal and do not constitute a manufacturing defect. This product carries a manufacturing defect warranty and is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 5 years. Matting, crushing, soiling, staining or any other changes in appearance are not considered manufacturing defects and are excluded from this warranty. No warranty is made as to individual reactions, physical or otherwise, regarding this carpet and its effects. As this is a natural product, we do not warrant for any smells or odors. Individuals who are sensitive to animal fibers or the smell of wool, natural rubber, hemp, cotton or jute should contact us for a product sample before ordering.
