by Cecile Cinco
There are several reasons why you should choose wool when you are planning to buy an area rug. Let me cite the reasons.
Water Repellent
When you spill water on the floor, you get a sponge or a cotton material to get that water off the floor because getting something made out of wool will just eat off the patience you got left. Wool can absorb moisture but but not liquid. The scales on the outside of the fiber cause liquid to roll off the surface. When you get that wool rug, have a sponge or cotton material ready in case you got some liquid spilled on it.
Fire Resistant
You don’t have to treat wool to be fire-resistant. Wool may catch fire but it won’t support fire to burn continuously. Once the burning area turns into ash, it’s the end of the burning process. It also does not melt so when it touches your skin it will not cause serious burns. When you have to rush into a room of fire, make sure you wear wool. Did you know that firemen’s uniforms are made of wool?
Naturally Elastic
Wool garments are wash-and-wear. It is naturally elastic that when you twist, turn and stretch, it will get back to its natural shape when let down on its own. Wrinkles disappear. That is why wool carpets last long and is best for walkways where foot traffic is heaviest (than having non-wool). Takes more time before you have to change it.
Durable
Each wool fiber is made up of “coiled springs” that stretches instead of breaks under stress. Its appearance stays the same over the years compared with other fabric material–a reason why people hang onto their favorite wool garment. It gives rather than resists friction.
Versatile
Different sheep breeds, each having its own characteristics, give designers and manufacturers a wider range of products like paint rollers, mattresses, carpets, high-fashion suits, coats, curtains, blankets, skiwear, wall paper, tennis ball covering and even underwear.
Static Resistant
Since wool naturally absorbs moisture from the air, formation of static electricity is reduced. It is less likely that someone’s hair will not stand on its own when coming near your wool garment.
Noise Insulator
Concert halls ideally use wool to attain the best acoustics possible. It absorbs sound and reduces the noise level considerably. I think it’s best to surround the walls of the masters bedroom! 
Dirt Resistant
Since wool absorb moisture that prevents static electricity build-up, it does not attract lint and dust from air that is why it stays cleaner longer. A little slapping while hanging can do to clean it.
Dyes Beautifully
As long as you can mix the color, the wool fiber can absorb and combine a variety of dyes due to the proteins in the core of the fiber. The scales of the surface diffuse light giving less reflection and softer color. Dyed wool holds its colors well as the dye becomes part of the fiber.
Although you can find cheap rugs, carpets and area rugs are best when they are made out of wool. Ask the seller about it. Price is not only that matters. You have to consider that your rugs will last over generations.
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