Carpet sales boosted by natural trend

In 2019, the UK carpet industry had a 2.9% growth and was valued at over £1bn. With new types of carpets coming onto the market, this growth is expected to continue. One significant trend is for natural carpets.

Though there are many hard floor alternatives, a significant number of homeowners and businesses prefer carpets or carpet tiles in the Wrexham, North Wales and Chester area.

There is a growing trend for having all-natural and organic products. Polyester carpets are popular because of their lower cost, but consumers who want more natural carpet tufts would look at wool, seagrass or jute carpets, which are mainly made from natural materials. Synthetic latex is often used to back natural fibre carpets, but manufacturers are researching natural alternatives to latex that have better environmental properties.

The dyes that colour carpets can contain chemicals, but plant and mineral-based dyes can be used as an alternative. There are also natural alternatives to the chemical glues used to stick the backing to the carpet.

Most carpets are made in factories, but there is increased demand for hand-loomed carpets and rugs made from natural fibres, free from polluting chemicals.

It may be difficult to find a 100% natural material carpet, but manufacturers are sourcing more of their materials for their carpets from sustainable sources. Natural carpets may be more expensive than synthetic fibre carpets, but if you want a luxury natural look in the home or workplace, they are a worthwhile investment.