No harmful chemicals
are used at any stage of manufacturing
Used extensively by those suffering from chemical sensitivity and those
concerned about the environment.
100% Pure wool - no dyes, pesticides, or stain protections are used. The
application of these chemicals can greatly affect indoor air quality through
the off gassing of volatile organic compounds.
Naturally pigmented wool fibers are used for coloration as opposed to any
of the harsh dyes and chemical bonding agents other carpet manufacturers use
All natural primary backing. Primary backing is made of a combination of
hemp and cotton. Hemp is used for its durability, strength, and mold and
mildew resistance. This is used instead of the traditional synthetic
polypropylene primary.
Wool yarns are locked into place with a
natural adhesive that is derived
from the rubber tree. This further helps to lock the stitches in place and
prevents slippage of the yarn. This adhesive is completely biodegradable and
non-toxic as well.
Jute, a hardy earth friendly fiber producing plant, is used for the secondary backing.
No stain treatment.
Sheep are raised in a
free range environment.
Flammability - Meets or
exceeds methenamine pill test requirements for carpets and area rugs.
Completely Biodegradable flooring.
Made in the U.S.A.
All of these elements add up to make a product
that is beautiful to look at yet sacrifices nothing in the way of our
commitment to indoor air quality and the environment. The carpet rolls are
12 feet wide (4 yards). Tufted textured loop pile., 100% undyed
wool.
Dolomite: Tufted,
textured loop pile. Yarn
weight is 30oz. Yarn content is 100% undyed wool. Maximum Pile Height of 6/32". Primary
Backing: Hemp/Cotton. Secondary Backing: Jute. Adhesive: Natural Rubber.
Stain Treatment: None.
Pyrenees: Tufted,
textured loop pile. Yarn weight is 38 oz.. Yarn content is 100% undyed
wool. Maximum Pile Height of 8/32". Primary Backing: Hemp/Cotton.
Secondary Backing: Jute. Adhesive: Natural Rubber. Stain Treatment: None.
McKinley: Tufted, textured loop pile. Yarn weight is 44 oz. Yarn
content is 100% undyed wool. Maximum Pile Height of 8/32". Primary Backing:
Hemp/Cotton. Secondary Backing: Jute. Adhesive: Natural Rubber. Stain
Treatment: None.
Rainier: Tufted, random tip shear. Yarn weight is 44 oz. Yarn
content is 100% undyed wool. Maximum Pile Height of 12/32". Primary Backing:
Hemp/Cotton. Secondary Backing: Jute. Adhesive: Natural Rubber. Stain
Treatment: None.
For shipping quotes, please
fill out our Carpet Freight
Request Quote Form.
For wall to wall carpet, it is much better to ship to a commercial
address because it is cheaper, there are more shipping companies that
can deliver it, and freight companies that deliver flooring only deliver
to the curb/loading dock. It would be best to deliver to your carpet
installer's business address if at all possible.
Shipping- allow 2-5
weeks for delivery.
We are only able to
ship the carpet and rugs to North America at this time.
The best way to choose which carpet is to be able to see it and touch it.
The set of samples
include a sample of Dolomite: Snowfield, Tussock, Ursus, and Granite, Pyrenees Wheat, McKinley: Snowfield, Tussock,
Ursus, and Granite,
Rainier: Snowfield, Tussock, Ursus and Granite, Wool Padding, and
the Rug Gripper. Each sample is approximately 4" x 4". Please make
sure to see the carpet before ordering.
Sample Kit Price:
$12.99 (Shipping within the us
is $8.49)
All of the carpets below have the same quality. There is a
difference in the weight:
The Dolomite is 30 ounces per
square yard and the Pyrenees is 38 ounces. These weights are true face
weights. Many other manufacture fudge on these numbers. When measuring
for carpet, please remember that the carpet is 12' wide and you want to
design it so that the patterns are the same direction and you minimize the
number of cuts.
Larger Individual Samples:
Each approximately 18" x 27". For when you
know which carpet you are interested in and you would like a larger
individual sample. Price: $40, including shipping within the
contiguous United States.
This
wool based carpet padding is a blend of course naturally pigmented
wool's mechanically needled (not glued) to a jute facing.
Eighty percent of the wool fiber is pre-consumer waste.
The padding is free from dyes, fire retardant, glues, moth proofing
or adhesives. Color will vary from charcoal brown to
tan, depending upon fiber availability. Some vegetable
matter may be present. Average thickness is 7/16 inch,
and the average weight is 30-32 oz/sq. yd. Individuals who have
a sensitivity to animal fibers should obtain a sample before
ordering.
The padding has been designed specifically for these carpets. It is
just the right density and firmness to provide the proper support and
cushion to maximize the performance of the carpet.
This 100% natural wool padding will provide many
years of use before needing to be replaced. When it does,
we urge our customers to recycle it to the garden where it will
safely biodegrade while serving as an effective weed barrier and
mulch. Over a period of 2-3 seasons the padding will
completely disappear, adding nitrogen and other nutrients plants
need to the soil, essentially returning to grass. This wool padding
has been designed to be used for wall to wall carpet only. It is not
recommended to be used for rugs.
(Sold in full rolls only, each roll is 6' wide by 37.5' long = 25 sq. yards) (EWP)
Wool
Padding
25
square yards per roll: $197.25/roll
(averages out to $8.19/ sq. yd.)
Natural Wool Rugs -
no dyes, serged around the edges for durability and long wear.
(please scroll up to view colors)
The photo on the right
shows what the serged edges
look like for our wool rugs.
Please see the photos above
and order samples to determine
style and color.
The Rug Gripper padding shown here is made
of 100% natural rubber for use on hard surfaces. It will
provide extra comfort underfoot and helps to prevent slipping of
your rug. This pad will not stain any type of floor and an be
easily cut with scissors for a custom fit to any size rug. 1/8th
inch thick.
It is recommend that a rug gripper is used with the rugs to prevent
the rug from slipping.
Naturally stain
resistant. Wool repels liquids, which is what most stains come from.
Naturally flame
resistant. Wool fibers will not ignite if exposed to flames and they
self extinguish quickly.
Better air quality.
Our wool carpet does not contain any toxic chemicals. The fibers can also
hold dust particles until they have been vacuumed, which results in less
dust in the air. Wool carpet can help
purify the air by absorbing pollutants, according to a study by the
Wool Research of New Zealand (WRONZ).
Durable. Because
of the natural resiliency of wool, wool carpets can hold their
shape and fresh look longer than other types of carpet. When stretched or
crushed, they bounce back to their original shape. Synthetic fibers lose
their shape more quickly. Synthetic fibers flatten, wear in high-traffic
areas, wear under furniture, or pill.
Wool carpets are soft
and luxurious. Our carpets are constructed using the highest quality
wool available. This provides not only an extremely durable product but a
luxuriously soft one as well. Our carpets are not coarse like many of the
other natural face fiber products such as sisal, sea grass, coir and jute.
Many times our products are used in nurseries because of the softness. We
recommend ordering the carpet sample kit above so that you can feel them
for yourself.
Wool carpeting has a “useful” life of 20-25 years
before it needs to be replaced. Typical synthetic residential carpets will
need to be replaced about every 7 years. The synthetic carpets do not wear
out per se, they just “ugly” out. Meaning they are no longer aesthetically
pleasing to look at. They will however stay around in a landfill for an
extremely longtime. Some estimates are that they will be around at least
10,000 years. Durable materials (wool carpeting) require less frequent
replacement, generate less waste, and may also realize lower long-term
costs. Having such a long useful life will reduce the cost per year as
well the carpeting’s impact on the environment.
No Dyes. The colors are derived from the wool as
it is naturally grown on the sheep’s back. Just as you, your family and
friends have a specific color of hair, so do the sheep have unique colors
based on particular breeds. We take these naturally colored fleeces and
blend them to achieve the beautiful colorations of our carpeting. No dyes
or harsh chemicals (moth proofing) are applied.
Biodegradable. Can be used as mulch, recycled, etc.
Earth
friendly. Non-toxic.
Can be used over Radiant
Heating. We have testing data that shows where carpets are favorably
used with radiant floor systems. This is real world testing in an actual
room size test chamber. The data validates what we have always known and
of course this is great news to our customers that want the
comfort/softness of non-toxic wool carpet instead of a hard surface floor
covering. Article.
MR Credit 4.1: Recycled Content -- 1 point
For this credit, the total project must contain 10% (based on cost) recycled
content, in a ratio of 2:1 post-consumer to post-industrial recycled
content.
MR Credit 4.2: Recycled Content -- 1 point in addition to
MR credit 4.1
This credit requires the total project to contain 20% (based on cost)
recycled content in a 2:1 ratio of post consumer to post-industrial recycled
material.
MR Credit 5.1: Regional Materials -- 1 point
This credit is earned if 10% of the total materials needed for a project are
extracted, harvested or recovered, and manufactured within a 500-mile
radius. If only a fraction of the material is from the region, that amount
by weight will contribute to the regional credit value. (Shipped from
Dalton, Georgia)
MR Credit 5.2: Regional Materials -- 1 point in
addition to MR credit 5.1
This credit is earned if 20% of a project's total materials meet the
criteria outlined in section 5.1.
MR Credit 6: Rapidly Renewable
Materials -- 1 point
To qualify for this credit, 2.5% of the total value of all building
materials and products used in the project (based on cost) must come from
materials made from plants that are typically harvested within a ten-year
cycle or shorter.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
EQ Credit 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials: Carpet Systems -- 1 point
The requirements of this credit are met if all carpet installed in the
building interior meets the testing and product requirements of the Carpet
and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus program. Additionally, all cushion used
must qualify for CRI's Green Label program, and all adhesive must meet the
prerequisite standards of EQ Credit 4:1 VOC limit of 50 g/L.
In a lot of cases, LEED does not reward or in fact encourage the
implementation of truly sustainable products. For example, in using natural
materials versus synthetic. This is an area where a lot of “green washing” has
taken place. It seems that the large corporations have been able to influence
the program to meet the criteria of the products they produce instead of the
other way around. It is not like this in all cases but if one looks closely,
these shortcomings are quickly evident. Environmental health and planet
welfare are about more than accumulation of “points” and who has the most
money to influence policy.
Care
As with all
quality natural fiber carpets, vacuuming with a suction only, no agitator, vacuum cleaner
is recommended. Beater bar vacuum cleaners may damage the surface pile of
the product. Therefore, you want to use a vacuum without the beater bar
attachment. Proper
vacuuming on a regular basis will increase performance. As with all wool
carpeting, some pilling and shedding can occur. This is a natural
characteristic of wool carpeting. Regular vacuuming can take care of this. You want to use a
vacuum with a normal suction, not one that sucks too much. Make sure that
the vacuum height is not too low. Use a vacuum that is not going to cause
a lot of friction with the carpet. If you find that it is, see if your
vacuum has an option to turn off the brush. Please do Not use a Dyson.
Use carpet cleaners designed for natural wool rugs. Do not vigorously rub
the affected area. Lightly blot area instead. If stain persists contact
a professional cleaner and be sure they use cleaners designed for wool and
natural fibers.
Keep the use of soaps to
a minimum. Soaps can stay inside carpet after they have been cleaned. This
can result in them getting quickly dirty again. This can actually be said
for any carpet.
Spills usually blot up,
and regular vacuuming removes dry dirt efficiently. Use only a wool
approved cleaner for removing stains. Do not vigorously rub the affected
area. Lightly blot area instead. If stain persists, contact a professional
cleaner and be sure they use cleaners designed for wool and natural
fibers. Do not use water-based cleaners designed for synthetic carpets.
The moisture from water-based cleaners for synthetic carpets can shrink
the fibers and pull dirt back into them. Vacuuming removes dry dirt
efficiently. Use only a wool approved cleaner for removing stains. Do not
vigorously rub the affected
Wool does well to
professional carpet cleaning. The manufacture recommends using the
Host Carpet Cleaning System.
Negative Aspects Of Our Carpets
The initially cost more
than some synthetic carpets. However, if taken care of properly, then can actually
save money, considering they can last over 50 years. Wool is a very
durable fiber.
Wool can stain more
easily than many synthetic carpets with chemical stain protections. Our
wool carpets are free of these chemical treatments.
It is true wool carpets shed a little. This is a factor
of them being made from short “staple” fibers. In fact, all staple fiber
carpets shed a little. Many synthetics carpets are made from staple
fibers. Staple is really anything that is not continuous filament. The
only natural fiber that I am aware of that is continuous filament is silk.
Of course, silk would not be as durable as wool for use as a carpet fiber.
In spite of the shedding that occurs with all staple carpet products, you
can be assured that it is minimal and will in no way be noticeable in the
appearance or durability of the carpet. You may notice small fibers in
your vacuum cleaner if you were to inspect inside the collection bag. This
is typical and is no cause for alarm.
Stains
Any obvious stains should be
cleaned immediately. If you are unsure of what to do, play it safe and
contact a reputable, professional cleaner for advice.
Quickly blot up the mess without
rubbing. Apply clean cold water to the stain to dilute it and blot gently
with a clean white cloth. Dissolve a small quantity of mild cleaner such
as a gentle soap, or approved wool cleaner in a bowl of lukewarm water.
Test for color-fastness by applying the solution to a small area in an
inconspicuous part of the rug.
Dampen the stained area, working from
the outside edges of the stain in.
Then blot gently with a clean white cloth, turning it so that you use a
dry area each time. Avoid rubbing. If
the stain persists, repeat this step.
Rinse and clean the area. Blot and fluff
the pile until the area is dry to touch.
Manufacture Warranty
This product carries a manufacturing defect
warranty and is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period
of 5 years. Matting, crushing, soiling, staining or any other changes in
appearance are not considered manufacturing defects and are excluded from
this warranty. No warranty is made as to individual reactions, physical or
otherwise, regarding this carpet and its effects. Wool carpeting and rugs
are made to order and are not returnable.
Additional Information
INSTALLATION: We
recommend that the wall to wall carpets be installed by professional installers. For residential
installations, installers will normally install the carpet by stretching it
and using seam tape. For commercial installations, glue may be used.
No, hand sewing is not required with
our products. If you have an installer that can sew the seams and you
prefer that method, there is nothing wrong with it. It is generally more
expensive to sew the seams and that is the main reason we do not suggest
it. We suggest that you find a competent installer that has experience
with wool carpeting and has access to a low/no VOC seaming tape. Your
installer will find that our products install very nicely because they do
not have the stiff synthetic fillers in them like all the other products
out there.
Prices do not include
shipping charges or installation. Yarn lot variances occur in natural fiber carpets,
therefore, actual merchandise is not guaranteed to match these samples.
Natural fiber carpets vary in texture and color. Slight variances in
texture and color are normal and do not constitute a manufacturing defect.
Due to the natural content of the sample, specifications are subject to
nominal manufacturing variances. Supply or manufacturing changes may
facilitate product changes without notice. Meets or exceeds
methenamine pill test requirements for carpet and area rugs.
IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFORMATION:
Deliveries of wall to wall carpet are by freight company. It is normally
easier to deliver wall to wall carpet to the installers business and have
them bring it to you when they install it. For residential
deliveries, freight companies need to call ahead of time to set up a day
and range of time for delivery. With residential addresses, if the freight
company arrives without an appointment, you can tell them to come back
after they schedule an appointment. Freight companies that deliver
flooring do not normally take the carpet off the truck. If it a commercial
address with a dock, they will back the truck up to the dock. If it is a
residence, they will normally bring it to the curb. Freight companies
that deliver carpet are NOT normally able to deliver it to the inside.
They normally just deliver to the curb and the customer takes it from the
truck to the inside. Sometimes, they will
put it on your driveway or in your garage but it depends on the particular
delivery person that delivers it. I'm sorry to say that we are not able to
promise that this will happen because it depends entirely on the
particular driver, the size of the truck delivering it, and the width of
you street and driveway. Please make sure that you have planned to have
people there to take the carpet from the curb to the inside ahead of time.
Each carpet order is made to order and is custom made. Once it has been
shipped, it cannot be canceled. Custom size rugs are prepaid.
Most of the rugs are normally shipped by Federal Express Ground. No appointment is
made for these deliveries.
Due to the natural fiber
content, specifications are subject to nominal manufacturing variances.
Supply or manufacturing changes may facilitate product changes without
notice. Yarn lot variances occur in natural fiber carpets, therefore,
actual merchandise is not guaranteed to match samples. Natural fiber
carpets vary in texture and color. Slight variances in texture and color
are normal and do not constitute a manufacturing defect.
Chemical Sensitivity: While we have many customers that
have had a great experience with our carpet, we cannot guarantee nor
comment on any individual/client’s reaction. It is up to each individual
to decide on their own if our products work for them in their environment.
No warranty is made as to individual reactions, physical or otherwise,
regarding this carpet and its effects.
The best way to choose which carpet is to be able to see it and touch it.
The set of samples
include a sample of Dolomite: Snowfield, Tussock, Ursus, and Granite, Pyrenees Wheat, McKinley: Snowfield, Tussock,
Ursus, and Granite,
Rainier: Snowfield, Tussock, Ursus and Granite, Wool Padding, and
the Rug Gripper. Each sample is approximately 4" x 4". Please make
sure to see the carpet before ordering.
Sample Kit Price:
$12.99 (Shipping within the us
is $8.49)
For shipping quotes, please
fill out our Carpet Freight Quote Form.
For wall to wall carpet, it is much better to ship to a commercial address
because it is cheaper, there are more shipping companies that can deliver
it, and freight companies that deliver flooring only deliver to the
curb/loading dock. It would be best to deliver to your carpet installer's
business address if at all possible.
Resources: There are over 200 chemicals used in
conventional carpets. No one has made a serious attempt to determine
which of these chemicals is responsible for acute illnesses in certain
new carpet owners. Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty breathing,
weakness, hair loss, skin rashes, dizziness, depression, loss of memory,
confusion, headaches, and burning throats, noses, and eyes. Anderson
Laboratories conducted a study of several hundred carpets under
carefully controlled conditions. The data demonstrated that certain
carpets release toxic (poisonous) chemicals into the air. The mice had
the same reactions as the carpet owners: altered nervous system
(falling, tremors, paralysis of legs, stupor, and convulsions),
irritation to the throat, eyes, and nose, and difficulty breathing. The
study can be found in Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine,
1997, Vol. 7, pp. 177-185.
This
wool based carpet padding is a blend of course naturally pigmented
wool's mechanically needled (not glued) to a jute facing.
Eighty percent of the wool fiber is pre-consumer waste.
The padding is free from dyes, fire retardant, glues, moth proofing
or adhesives. Color will vary from charcoal brown to
tan, depending upon fiber availability. Some vegetable
matter may be present. Average thickness is 7/16 inch,
and the average weight is 30-32 oz/sq. yd. Individuals who have
a sensitivity to animal fibers should obtain a sample before
ordering. 
