Published June 2025 | Updated June 2025
From climate change to supply chain transparency, today’s conscious consumer is demanding more from the products they bring into their homes. At the same time, luxury and sustainability are no longer mutually exclusive. Which is why Curran and sisalcarpet.com created EarthGentle™ and reimagined how you search for rugs. With clear, intentional filters, we’ve empowered you to shop sustainable flooring products that meet not just aesthetic and functional needs, but environmental and social ones too.
Jump below to learn more about the EarthGentle™ categories and how to find what matters most to you: whether it’s a chemical-free wool rug for your nursery or a low VOC carpet for a green-certified, commercial project, we have the flooring you need.
Take the EarthGentle™ Quiz at the end and find your fit!
The EarthGentle™ Categories
Think of EarthGentle™ as a lens—a way to filter our product collection through sustainability and health-conscious standards. On our category pages, you can explore the EarthGentle™ categories under the Sustainability filter to find a sustainable flooring option that’s just right for your lifestyle, project needs, or personal beliefs.
Here’s a closer look at each filter and what it means:
Biodegradable
Disappear without a trace.
→ Designed to return to the earth, some or all components in these sustainable carpets are biodegradable and chemical-free—ideal for projects aiming to minimize long-term environmental impact.
EXPLORE EARTHSISAL™
The Biodegradable Sisal Rug
chemical-free, naturally-backed
Closed Loop Production
Circular by design.
→ Crafted by manufacturers committed to renewable energy, minimal water usage, and waste reduction—this category supports a future where nothing goes to waste.
Green Building Ready
Certified for your clean build.
→ Perfect for eco-certified homes and commercial projects, these products meet benchmarks such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL through carbon-conscious manufacturing processes and innovative technologies.
Healthy Indoor Air Quality
Breathe easy, live beautifully.
→ These carpets emit no or low levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), making them a safer and healthier choice for families, workspaces, and wellness-focused environments.
Natural Backing
Nature below the surface.
→ Rugs backed with jute, cotton, or other biodegradable natural materials instead of latex or synthetics. Natural backing materials such as jute or cotton offer a more biodegradable and breathable foundation.
Regenerable Fiber
Naturally renewable luxury.
→ Made with wool, seagrass, sisal, and other fibers that replenish naturally, these rugs offer the tactile richness of nature with reduced long-term ecological impact.
Recycled Materials
Give materials a second life.
→ Reduce raw material use with rugs that feature recycled or regenerated content like PET or ECONYL® in the fiber pile or backing—great for those seeking resource-efficient solutions.
Social Responsibility
Ethical from the ground up.
→ Crafted by companies committed to fair labor and ethical production, these products carry certifications or come from members of trusted organizations like B Corp, GoodWeave, the Sustainable Fiber Alliance, or ZQ.
Undyed
Beauty in raw simplicity.
→ No chemical dyes or coloring are used in the fiber pile of these rugs—just the natural elegance of the material itself. A refined choice for those who appreciate minimal processing and maximum purity.
How to Shop EarthGentle™
When browsing our website, simply select the Sustainability filters that matter most to you. Each filter allows you to align your purchase with your values, without compromising on quality or design.
The EarthGentle™ Quiz
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