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Sisal – What Is The Softest Weave Underfoot?

  • Teneille Tierce and Christy Lesseig

Published March 2017 | Updated July 2024

We get asked this question all of the time. Our answer is that the tighter the weave (think tight boucle), the more coarse and uncomfortable for some customers underfoot. Looser and larger weaves, such as Dragon Grass, Monoblet or Berlin, are much softer underfoot. When customers inquire about sisal rugs, they are often curious about all the natural fiber rugs we carry.

Gathering information from our customers is the best way to learn what they are looking for and how we can help. Oftentimes, our customers don’t necessarily want a sisal rug, but a natural looking rug. We have many comparable options, like jute, seagrass, or wool—all fibers that feel softer underfoot than sisal and have an enduring natural look. Sisal comes from the agave plant which produces a much stiffer, coarser fiber from its leaves. It’s what makes its durability stand out, but the feel is much coarser.

All of our weaves have their pluses and minuses. If you want to read more about the pros and cons of different rug materials, the blog post The Ultimate Guide to Rug Fibers: Everything You Need to Know is a fantastic place to start. And of course, our knowledgeable sales team is more than happy to walk you through your choices and help you find the best natural fiber rug for your lifestyle.

Teneille Tierce
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Teneille Tierce is a contributing writer for Curran and sisalcarpet.com.

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Christy Lesseig
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Christy is the Flooring Content Specialist at Curran and sisalcarpet.com. She writes about flooring products with a focus on design and sustainability. For 5 years, her blog posts, technical guides, and product descriptions have led customers along the path from purchasing to maintaining their flooring investments. Her favorite natural flooring? A sisal rug, of course.

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