Are synthetic rugs better than natural fiber rugs?
Both have different qualities so can’t be compared on an absolute scale. Which is “better” is a matter of your preferences, how and where you expect to use it, how much you want to pay, how heavy the traffic will be, etc. Knowing the characteristics of different materials and constructions will help you decide which is best for you. If the rug will get a lot of traffic, should I get a less expensive one rather than wear out a more costly, “good” rug? Actually, in the long run, you may save money by starting with a quality rug with long-wearing fibers and durable construction methods. The cost of frequent replacements of an inexpensive rug can really add up over time. Rugs with dense construction and more tightly twisted yarn will be the most durable. Is padding really necessary? Since padding is always out of sight, it may not seem very important but it is. The purpose of padding is to protect the rug from wear through repeated stretching of the fibers. The padding should be dense in o
