Understanding Viscose Rugs
Viscose is a man-made fiber created from wood pulp and cotton byproducts that is commonly used in some modern area rugs. Because of its soft, shiny, silk-like appearance, it is often marketed under names such as:
Art Silk
Faux Silk
Rayon
Bamboo Silk
In this informative video, Bill Corridan explains how many rugs marketed as “silk” may actually contain viscose fibers instead.
Although viscose rugs can be visually beautiful and extremely soft, they are generally not very durable and present unique challenges for both rug owners and professional cleaners.
These rugs require special professional care and careful cleaning procedures to help minimize damage and appearance issues.
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Viscose rugs can be very delicate. Moisture sensitivity, fiber distortion, texture changes, browning, and appearance issues are all concerns that can occur when these rugs are improperly cleaned.
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