Polypropylene

 

Polypropylene, also referred to as heatset and ocassionally frise is a hard-wearing fabric which takes colours well. With a similar touch to wool the fabric is stain resistant, easily washable and abrasive resistant. It is a very common and popular fabric in machine-made rugs due to its wool-like qualities, strength and of production. 

Polypropylene is a great value material offering many benefits, its main drawback is that it does not have the same bounce-back abilities as wool, similar to acrylic unless treated (although these days most rugs and carpets are) it can have issues with sun-fade, flame resistance and static. Polypropylene rugs have a very similar look to wool, although some can be more waxy to the touch.

 

Characteristics of Polypropylene Rugs

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• Stain resistant.

• Easily cleaned - some bleach cleanable.

• Resistant to mildew.

• Have good abrasion resistance.

• Prone flattening quicker than other fabrics.

• Not easily damaged by sunlight or weather.

• Do not absorb moisture making them damp resistant.

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