AMY'S RUG BUYING GUIDE

Chapter 2 - The Materials

We only use natural materials, each chosen for its own unique qualities. Here's a simple guide to the three fibres we use most often, and where each one works best.

WOOL

Client 1

Best For

  • Busy family homes
  • High-traffic areas
  • Pets and children
  • Long-term everyday use
Client 2

Key benefits

  • Exceptionally durable and resilient
  • Naturally stain and soil resistant
  • Easy to clean and maintain
  • Renewable and biodegradable
Client 3

Good to know

  • Some initial shedding is normal
  • Naturally regulates temperature
  • Soft and comfortable underfoot
  • An investment that can last decades

ART SILK

Client 1

Best For

  • Adding highlights and texture to a design
  • High traffic areas when mixed with wool
  • Creating a luxurious finish and look
  • Being the most similar to real silk
Client 2

Key Facts

  • Also known as Tencel, bamboo, banana, botanical
  • Made from natural plant fibres
  • Processed to create a realistic silk-like yarn
  • Offers the look of silk at a more accessible price
Client 3

Good to know

  • Popular as a vegan alternative
  • Pure art silk is best suited to low traffic areas
  • Soft and luxurious underfoot
  • Watermarks if wet, light colours can discolour

REAL SILK

Client 1

Best For

  • Clients wanting the highest quality
  • Long term investment pieces
  • High traffic areas
Client 2

Key benefits

  • One of nature's strongest fibres
  • More durable than art silk
  • Easier to clean than art silk
Client 3

Good to know

  • It is renewable and biodegradable
  • Watermarks if wet, but cleanable
  • With good care, can last for decades

All the prices on our website are based on our standard wool and art silk specifications. If you'd like any design to be made with real silk, contact us for a quotation.

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' I couldn't recommend Amy Kent Rugs more highly. Amy is incredibly friendly and accommodating, and bringing a full range of samples to site made the selection process seamless, allowing us to achieve precise colour harmony within the scheme. The rug has completely elevated the space, and both my client and I are delighted with the quality and overall service. Delivery & installation were equally smooth, thanks to the expertise of the team.'

(Tessy Roper Interiors)

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