Published August 2020 | Updated March 2025
Have you ever admired a sisal rug for its natural beauty, timeless design, and sustainability, only to hesitate because of its coarseness, high maintenance, and stain susceptibility? If so, our exclusive SynSisal® synthetic sisal is the ideal solution. Crafted from regenerated ECONYL® yarns, SynSisal® outperforms other synthetic sisals on the market and offers the timeless look of sisal without the drawbacks of natural sisal. Explore our compiled FAQs to see if SynSisal® is the perfect fit for your next project.
GLOBAL ACCOLADES: iF DESIGN AWARD 2025
SynSisal® stood out among 11,000 entries and has been honored with the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in the Textile/Wall/Floor category. This globally renowned award is a seal of quality for outstanding design and design quality.
SynSisal®: Synthetic Sisal Rugs & Carpet
What is SynSisal®?
SynSisal® is a premium synthetic sisal collection designed by Curran and sisalcarpet.com. It is made from ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon yarn derived from recycled materials such as fishing nets and old carpets. ECONYL® yarns are continuously regenerable, significantly reducing your flooring’s ecological footprint.
Not only is SynSisal® a sustainable choice, it meets both contract grade criteria and the design community standards. With gorgeous colorways and five styles to choose from—Astoria, Langley, Medina, Ravenna and Winthrop—a durable, long-lasting and beautiful floor covering for interiors of all kinds is possible. Additionally, SynSisal® rugs and carpet have low VOC emissions, eliminating the need for prolonged ventilation.
What truly sets SynSisal® apart is its ease of maintenance. Unlike natural sisal, SynSisal® resists stains and is simple to clean, maintaining a fresh and pristine appearance with regular vacuuming and adherence to our Care and Cleaning guidelines. This combination of sustainability, performance, and low maintenance makes SynSisal® an ideal choice for both eco-conscious consumers and busy spaces.
Why was SynSisal® created?
Many of our clients, including interior designers and corporate specifiers, often approach us in search of the perfect woven material that aligns with the aesthetic and functional demands of their projects. While they desire the organic look of natural fibers, their practical needs vary—they may need a soft, inviting texture for quiet spaces or require a robust, stain-resistant option for busy environments like family homes or hotels. Although we are obviously fans of natural fiber rugs, we realize that they are not practical for every situation.
All of this emboldened us to design our own exclusive SynSisal® collection that showcases the beauty of natural sisal but with an innovative synthetic fiber like ECONYL®. We spent nearly a decade researching the right synthetic materials and perfecting the yarn colors and weave textures for SynSisal®. By innovating on sisal’s classic texture and aesthetic, SynSisal® combines the best of both worlds: the durability and ease of maintenance of synthetic materials with the refined look of natural fibers.
The SynSisal® Timeline
Key Features of SynSisal®
SynSisal® synthetic rugs and carpet perform well in almost any environment—think busy spaces with heavy traffic from adults, kids or dogs, commercial settings like hotels or corporate offices, or living spaces like living rooms and bedrooms.
Recycled & Regenerated Content SynSisal® is woven from ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon, combining sustainability with high performance. It’s ideal for high-traffic areas and comes with a contract grade rating.
Heavy Contract Rating ECONYL® Nylon 6 is highly durable with a class 33 rating, ideal for hospitality settings or residential spaces. UV-resistant, high colorfastness, solution-dyed yarns, permanently anti-static, and a Type 1 / Class A fire rating.
How is SynSisal® different from any other synthetic sisal carpet on the market?
Read Why SynSisal® Outperforms Other Synthetic Sisals in Every Category to find out.
Easy Maintenance With built-in stain resistance and easy-to-clean fibers, SynSisal® stays fresh with regular vacuuming and minimal care, far outpacing natural sisal in terms of upkeep.
Unparalleled Design Available in beautiful sisal structures like the classic bouclé or herringbone patterns, SynSisal® offers a sophisticated palette of textures and colors for any décor.
Unique Customizations Our skilled workroom creates stunning custom rugs, finished with your choice of a border, like cloth, leather or the minimalist Infinity Edge. Or choose an organic-shaped rug from the SynSisal® Organics collection for the ultimate design statement.
Where is SynSisal® crafted?
The life of a SynSisal® rug begins with ECONYL®, a regenerated nylon yarn created by the Italian firm Aquafil. The spun ECONYL® yarns are woven on looms in Europe to produce the beautiful chevron structure of Astoria or the elegant panama basketweave seen in Ravenna. The broadloom rolls of SynSisal® make their way to our Georgia workroom here in the USA. From there, the rolls are shipped out for wall-to-wall installations or transformed into stunning area rugs with cloth borders or the stunning infinity edge.
Environmental Benefits of SynSisal®
We prioritized health and sustainability throughout the SynSisal® design process, which is why we use ECONYL® yarns to weave our beautiful rugs and carpet. ECONYL® is a sustainable product because:
- Instead of consuming new resources or creating new waste, ECONYL® yarns are crafted from 100% reclaimed materials like fishing nets from the oceans, fabric scraps from mills and carpets destined for landfills.
- ECONYL®’s innovative recycling process transforms these recovered materials into a pristine fiber with the same properties as virgin nylon.
- The innovative recycling process generates an end product that is not only recyclable again and again, but also emits very low VOC throughout its lifespan.
- Because ECONYL® fibers are endlessly recyclable and regenerable, a SynSisal® rug or carpet contributes to a circular economy focused on zero waste and sustainability.
- Every ton of ECONYL® raw material saves seven barrels of crude oil and avoids about six tons of CO2 emissions.
The SynSisal® Lookbook is here!
See the story of SynSisal® & discover the benefits of this innovative, contract-grade carpet.
Is SynSisal® carpet good for stairs or a stair runner?
Stair runners must be hard-wearing, tightly woven and non-slippery. And if your stair runner is easy to clean, that’s an additional perk. You can check all these boxes with a SynSisal® stair runner. Installed wall-to-wall or as a runner, our SynSisal® can handle the traffic while cushioning every step, buffering sound, and looking great. The versatile color palette and elegant patterns complement any design style.
How do you install SynSisal®?
Installing flat weave carpet like SynSisal® requires extra attention to detail in order to achieve a beautiful looking carpet for years to come. All of our SynSisal® weaves come with Installation Guidelines.
For a deep dive into installing flat weave carpeting, head over to our comprehensive blog post Flat Weave Carpet Installation – Everything You Need To Know. Additionally, we offer excellent installation videos so your project is a success. Find all the videos here.
Quickfire: SynSisal® FAQs
Is SynSisal® good for high-traffic areas or commercial settings?
Yes, SynSisal® is ideal for active households or demanding commercial applications like hotel lobbies, offices and airports. The ECONYL® yarns are solution-dyed Nylon 6 with UV-resistance and high colorfastness for excellent long-term appearance retention. SynSisal® weaves are tightly woven, low profile, permanently anti-static, and carry a Type 1 / Class A fire rating.
SynSisal® Rugs at The Pinch Hotel
The Pinch, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, invites travelers from around the world to experience true Southern hospitality, from its in-house oyster bar to royally decorated rooms and residential suites. Every aspect of the space elegantly blends modern amenities with authentic period charms.
Discover why the design team behind The Pinch decided SynSisal® was the right weave for this unforgettable hotel.
Are SynSisal® rugs & carpet soft to walk on?
Natural sisal feels rough underfoot (and many people love it!). But synthetic sisal is soft to the touch and comfortable to walk on. The ECONYL® fibers resist compression and abrasion, lending smoothness to the end product while not compromising on durability. SynSisal® is a great way to recreate a comfortable yet sophisticated look in high-end residential settings or boutique hotels.
Is SynSisal® kid and pet friendly?
Our SynSisal® offers stain resistance, sturdiness and softness, all features that our customers with kids and/or pets want. ECONYL® Nylon 6 fibers are durable yet soft and easy to maintain.
Are SynSisal® rugs & carpet easy to clean?
Don’t we all have better things to do with our time than spot-cleaning our carpets day in and day out? SynSisal®’s ECONYL® yarns resist stains with proper care. Plus, ECONYL® yarns are elastic which minimizes flattening, carpet pile compression and deformation.
Regular vacuuming, prompt removal of spills and treating stains with approved cleaners like James Cleaner will keep your carpet’s soft feel and luxurious look throughout its lifespan. We call this resilience without compromise.
All our weaves come with care guides, plus we offer videos, tips and more on our Care & Cleaning page.
James Starterset for Carpet & Upholstery
We recommend James Cleaner products for general cleaning and treatment of stains on our SynSisal® weaves. The James Starter Kit comes complete with James Water, James Stainwonder and James Stainspray.
Does SynSisal® shed?
Shedding happens when rug fibers become loose or work they way to the top of the pile. This commonly happens with new rugs or carpet, especially with wools, jutes and seagrasses. Since SynSisal® is a synthetic carpet made from long strands of nylon fibers, it does not shed.
Is SynSisal® good for allergies?
The ECONYL® yarns that we use to weave our SynSisal® collection do not shed nor emit toxic antigens, making a SynSisal® rug or carpet a great addition to any space.
ASTORIA | honey
Why choose SynSisal®?
If all of the above did not convince you of SynSisal®’s positive properties, here are three reason why a SynSisal® synthetic sisal is such a great alternative to natural sisal and the definitive synthetic sisal on the market.
- Aesthetic Appeal You get the natural look of sisal, with the same classic weave structures and timeless colors, but with a softer feel underfoot. A SynSisal® rug or carpet is beautiful.
- Practical Benefits SynSisal®’s ECONYL® yarns are durable, rated for heavy contract settings, and resist staining. Install wall-to-wall, create a custom rug or choose an organic shaped rug to fit your design. With regular vacuuming and appropriate cleaning, SynSisal® will save you time, stress and money in the long run.
- Authentic Our SynSisal® is not like any other synthetic sisal. It is woven on traditional looms in Europe from 100% recycled materials. Our process utilizes regenerated yarn to weave elegant, artisanal quality sustainable rugs and carpets.
Our SynSisal® flooring is stunningly similar to natural sisal, but tough enough to go where you wouldn’t dare to use the real thing. It’s high performance is the right match not only for wall-to-wall flooring in commercial and hospitality spaces but also for custom area rugs (cut and bound) for high-end residential homes or boutique shops and hotels.
Five classic SynSisal® patterns: panama basketweave, herringbone, tiger eye, tight-loop and heavy bouclé.
Order SynSisal® samples today—feel their softness and see their neutral yet refined colorways.
Thinking about using SynSisal® for your next project?
Contact our dedicated customer service team
for help at any stage of your design.
The possibilities are as big as your project.
18 comments
I need information regarding this product for the area of Pinehurst, NC. I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you
Hello!
Thank you for expressing interest in SynSisal. I notified our Customer Service team and someone will be in touch with you shortly to answer any questions regarding the product in your area. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].
Thanks,
Patrick
HI –
I am interested in using Synsisal Medina for 2 flights of curving stairs in a New England Victorian.
I’m not sure how this application might go.. is it possible and would you recommend – from an installation standpoint?
Thanks!
Hi Laura,
Thank you for posting a question about installing SynSisal® Medina on a staircase. I think Medina would look wonderful on a curving staircase! The trick here is to get a professional installer who has experience with flat weave carpeting. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service team for more guidance. In the meantime, check out our blog post on installing flat weave carpeting to further educate yourself and your installer. If you do install Medina, we would love to see pictures!
Best of luck,
Christy
I am considering SynSisal for a mudroom rug 6ft by 6ft where ski boots will be removed in the winter. There is a Waterhog rug outside the door, so hopefully most snow would be knocked off before stepping on the SynSisal rug, but there will definitely be some wetness. Is wetness a problem with SynSisal? The floor has radiant heating and typically dries wetness quickly. Thank you.
Hi Sue,
Thank you for reaching out to us about our SynSisal® weaves. Although SynSisal® is a durable synthetic material that can stand up to heavy traffic, we recommend it for indoor use and regular contact with water might lead to staining. Many of our anywhere weaves have a natural fiber look, come in a variety of colors and patterns, and can handle melting snow and the dirt that often tags along. Please contact our customer service team—one of our representatives would be happy to help you find the perfect rug.
Best,
Christy
Can SynSisal be made as an area rug 15′ x 20′?
Hi Kelly,
Thank you for expressing an interest in SynSisal. Currently, SynSisal rugs have a maximum width of Max. 13′ 2″. We do offer several sisal weaves in extra-wide lengths that can be used to create a custom 15′ x 20′ area rug. You can find these weaves on this page of our site: https://www.sisalcarpet.com/catalog/Extra-Wide-Weaves
Best,
Patrick
The Synsisal fascinates me.i am considering an area rug to be used on my newly refinished hardwood floors. Do I need a pad under it? Or do you add padding? Can a darker border be added?
Hi Eleanor,
Thank you for expressing interest in SynSisal. We offer a variety of border finishes and options on our SynSisal page: https://www.sisalcarpet.com/catalog/SynSisal-Collection
Best,
Patrick
Can you give me the name of a dealer in the Cary, NC area – 27519
Hi Helen,
Thank you for expressing interest in SynSisal. We are the exclusive vendor of the product and ship to North Carolina. I will have a member of the customer service team contact you.
Best,
Patrick
Are there installers / designer in the Charleston SC area with SynSisal experience?
Hi Kathy,
Thank you for expressing interest in SynSisal. While we do not have any recommended installers that are certified with SynSisal in your area at this time, we do recommend the International Certified Flooring Installers Association to locate qualified professionals for SynSisal installation. Our customer service team also offers detailed installation guidelines as well as the option of technical support, should your onsite team need any advice or guidance during installation.
As always, do not hesitate to contact our internal sales team for any specific questions you or your installer may have.
Best,
Patrick
Price please for bedroom initially and then stairs landing and further bedrooms in synthetic sisal
Hi Sara,
Thank you for inquiring about synthetic sisal pricing. The pricing depends on a few variables, namely the material and the dimensions of each room. To determine the price of synthetic sisal for a bedroom, first choose one of our synthetic sisal products and then click on the “Order Your Rug” button under your favorite weave. From there, you will have the ability to enter custom dimensions for a rug or choose Wall to Wall Broadloom.
For the staircase, please view our resources on sisal stair runners to learn more information. I also highly encourage you to reach out to our dedicated and knowledgeable customer service team for additional pricing information.
Best,
Patrick
Please provide me with the name of a dealer or showroom in the 10601 zip code or in New York City where SynSisal is sold.
Hi Caroyln– SynSisal is currently exclusively available from Curran and Sisalcarpet.com. Browse and order swatches of the collection here, or contact our Customer Service team for for more information or to place an order at [email protected].