Are wool fibers used in Area Rugs?
Wool fibers are white in their natural state, although some breeds do produce colors of brown, black or silver. Wool fibers are naturally fire and flame resistant and they won’t melt or drip when burned. When wool fibers are used in carpets and then the carpet is burned for some reason, either accidentally or to destroy it, the burning process will release less toxic fumes and gases than other flooring products when they are burned. In addition, the material has a tendency to self-extinguish and for all of these reasons, wool is the required fabric for the protective clothing of fire-fighters.
