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The Bio-Floor
line is made with a face fiber of 100% natural wool. There are
no moth proofing or stain protections applied. In conjunction
with this we use only naturally pigmented wool fibers for coloration
as opposed to any of the harsh dyes and chemical bonding agents
other carpet manufacturers use.
To further differentiate
this carpet we use a natural primary of hemp and cotton. This
is used instead of the traditional synthetic polypropylene primary.
The primary is the material that the tufting machine places the
wool yarn into and acts to hold it in place.
The next process
is the application of adhesive and secondary backing material.
This further helps to lock the stitches in place and prevents
slippage of the yarn. This is another area where we apply our
unique techniques.
The adhesive
that Earth Weave uses is 100% natural and bio-degradable. It
is made of natural rubber from the rubber tree. The secondary
(back of carpet) is made from jute, a hardy earth friendly fiber
producing plant.
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.
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