How does Merida weave paper rugs? How durable are they?
Merida Meridian is a pioneer in twisting and weaving paper flooring. Paper is a natural fiber with superior strength. As a truly innovative use of a familiar material, our woven paper designs combine varied yarn thicknesses, color, weave, and texture to create visual depth and distinction while reflecting the grace and comfort of living with natural materials. Distinctive paper products begin with specialized pulp from coniferous softwoods – fir, spruce, hemlock, balsam and pine trees. The fibers used to make Merida’s paper products are obtained from conifers grown in the forests of the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. During the twisting process, a wax emulsion is applied to the paper to help it spin smoothly and to add to the yarn’s water resistance. This construction results in an uncommonly strong, durable floor covering that is smooth and soft underfoot. Merida Meridian’s paper collections, Adirondack and Woodstock, are woven in Fall River, Massachusetts.
