The most rustic of the floor coverings made from renewable raw materials is coconut. The term hard fiber for the material can already be felt. Nevertheless, coconut is a material, always making new friends. Coconut is usually used in its natural light brown color or as a bleached one, sand-colored yarn processed. Floor coverings made of coconut look cozy and unobtrusive and, thanks to their hygroscopic properties, ensure a good indoor climate. Coconut fiber is obtained from the outer shell of the coconut, which protects the fruit from too much heat from the sun, protected from damage when falling from the crown of the palm tree and, as long as the ripe nut lands in the water, even floatable. The reason: The coconut fiber is hollow. That is why a floor covering made of coconut also has a particularly elastic effect, Insulates the impact sound and also offers thermal insulation. Although coconut fibers are rot-proof and resistant to bacteria, they are sensitive to moisture. They absorb moisture and stretch, which can lead to ripples in loosely laid floors. Coir carpeting must therefore be firmly glued or braced and sewn at the butt joints: a thing for the pro.
virgin wool carpet: It all depends on the equipment!
Of course, carpets made of new wool are also ecologically harmless materials. You are soft, fußwarm, Insulating impact sound and naturally dirt-repellent, however, are often treated with a chemical moth repellent (with. B. I-lan) or with a synthetic foam backing. Environmentally conscious consumers only choose wool carpets made from pure new wool, which have a jute back bonded with natural rubber.
natural rubber and paper: You can live with that too!
In addition to the classic floor coverings, made from natural raw materials, there are also a few outsiders in the specialist shops for ecological living, that meet these criteria. The newest: Paper carpeting. the yarn, comparable to the parcel cords of old, is woven into a floor covering with beautiful patterns, which can be laid loose or glued.
A natural rubber nubbed base is particularly hard-wearing (Pi-relli), 50 x 50 or 100 x 100 cm tall. he will in 2,7 mm (sufficient for house and apartment) and 4 mm thickness offered. Its characteristics: It is very abrasion-resistant and absorbs impact sound. There are six colors to choose from.