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Sisal has long been a favorite in British-inspired interiors, classic hotels, and retail spaces—a grounding, textural element with timeless appeal. But even a design classic has its limits: sisal wasn’t…

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Our Sustainability Promise: Eco-Friendly Carpet Design

Christy Lesseig

At Curran and sisalcarpet.com, sustainability is more than a checkbox—it’s the foundation of our sourcing, design, and product development. Learn more about our journey by visiting The Curran Story. For…

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Carpet vs Carpet Tiles

Martina Guttenberger and Christy Lesseig

If you are deciding between carpet tiles and broadloom for your project, keep this in mind: “There is a right application for any flooring—the key is finding it.” Our team…

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What is the difference between sisal, seagrass, coir, jute and abaca?

Christy Lesseig

Curran and sisalcarpet.com have been in the custom rug business for a long time and a great majority of our customers lump all of the natural fibers (sisal, seagrass, coir,…

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Nylon, Polyester, & Polypropylene Rugs: Which fiber is best?

Christy Lesseig

Commercial and household project managers know that with any remodel or design project, specifying with the right material in the beginning saves time and headaches down the road. In this…

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A Guide to Rug Fibers

Christy Lesseig

Welcome to your guide to rug fibers—an overview of the materials that shape how a rug looks, feels, and performs. Whether you’re a design professional, a homeowner looking to spruce…

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