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Q: Are your carpets Durable? How long will they last?
Many of the synthetic flooring manufacturers would have you believe that wool carpet with jute backing is
not as durable as the products they make. This is simply untrue. In fact, wool carpeting has a “useful”
life of 20-25 years before it needs to be replaced. Typical synthetic residential carpets will need to be
replaced about every 7 years. The synthetic carpets do not wear out per se, they just “ugly” out.
Meaning they are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. They will however stay around in a landfill for
an extremely longtime. Some estimates are that they will be around at least 10,000 years. Durable
materials (wool carpeting) require less frequent replacement, generate less waste, and may also realize
lower long-term costs. Having such a long useful life will reduce the cost per year as well the carpeting’s
impact on the environment.
Q: What is your stance on the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle)?
We are very serious about the environment and protecting it through the proper implementation of the
three R’s. We do everything we can to REDUCE waste, whether electrical or physical. Earth Weave’s twist
on the reuse and recycle part is that we feel these are best accomplished through Mother Nature. Since
the beginning of time, nature has been able to perfectly “REUSE” natural materials that are discarded into
the environment. Although there is no waste in this system, the nutrients most often do not replenish
Earth in exactly the same state. As an example, leaves fall to the ground, bio-degrading to become
nutrients for all sorts of living plant life. Of course the nutrients are therefore RECYCLED into the natural
world. It really is a perfect system but it depends on natural raw materials at the both the input and
output stage.
Q: Is it better to use a recycled carpet?
Over 4 billion pounds of carpet enter the solid waste stream in the U.S. every year, accounting for more
than one percent by weight and about two percent by volume of all municipal solid waste. Furthermore,
the bulky nature of carpet creates collection and handling problems for solid waste operations, and the
variety of materials present in carpet makes it difficult to recycle. Our carpets rely on the ultimate
manufacturer (Mother Nature) and all her extensive know how to deconstruct our materials and get them
back into the nutrient stream.
Q: How soft are your carpets?
Our carpets are constructed using the highest quality wool available. This provides not only an extremely
durable product but a luxuriously soft one as well. Our carpets are not coarse like many of the other
natural face fiber products such as sisal, sea grass, coir and jute. Many times our products are used in
nurseries because of the softness. Experience the softness of our products at one of our many retailers.
Q: Where does your wool come from?
We use British Wool due to its excellent crimp and fiber characteristics. The breeds we use are the finest
available. The sheep are raised in a free range environment. They are outside in all type of weather, both
harsh and pleasant. This dynamic environment causes the sheep to grow a very hardy fleece that allows
us to produce the highest quality carpeting. Through all the elements – durability reigns supreme.
Q: How do you get your colors?
The colors are derived from the wool as it is naturally grown on the sheep’s back. Just as you, your
family and friends have a specific color of hair, so do the sheep have unique colors based on particular
breeds. We take these naturally colored fleeces and blend them to achieve the beautiful coloration of our
carpeting. No dyes or harsh chemicals (moth proofing) are applied.
Q: I have heard that wool carpets shed. Is this true?
It is true wool carpets shed a little. This is a factor of them being made from short “staple” fibers. In fact,
all staple fiber carpets shed a little. Many synthetics carpets a re made from staple fibers. Staple is really
anything that is not continuous filament. The only natural fiber that I am aware of that is continuous
filament is silk. Of course, silk would not be as durable as wool for use as a carpet fiber. In spite of the
shedding that occurs with all staple carpet products, you can be assured that it is minimal and will in no
way be noticeable in the appearance or durability of the carpet. You may notice small fibers in your
vacuum cleaner if you were to inspect inside the collection bag. This is typical and is no cause for alarm.
Q: How long have you been in business?
Earth Weave was founded in 1997,well before the new wave of “green business”. We are not a new fly by
night company nor one of the growing numbers of carpet manufacturers that are jumping on the “green”
wagon. Please look closely at these other manufacturers in regards to what they produce in addition to
their “green” lines. You will often find that they are a large conglomerate producing synthetic products.
Q: Do you manufacture area rugs in addition to wall to wall carpet?
Yes, we manufacture area rugs using the same natural yarn that is used on the face of the carpet to
serge the edges for a high end look. This edge finish is durable as well as being more elegant that the
binding procedures some manufacturers implement.
Q: How are you different than any of the other environmentally friendly carpet companies out
there?
Many companies are just “green washing” the public by touting to recycle and/or use recycled products.
We do not feel that synthetics are sustainable and therefore not “green/eco”. As we all know, petroleum
is a finite, non-renewable resource. We feel that to be truly green a company must be sustainable. By
having sustainable products that are naturally based, the planet is replenished at the end of a product’s
lifecycle. This is true recycling! Our products are naturally derived and will decompose in a landfill. The
nutrients then go back into the earth to be used in whatever way mother nature sees fit.
Q: Can I buy your wool pad to use under my carpet from a different manufacturer?
Sure you can use our pad with carpeting from a different manufacturer but you should consider why you
would do this. Many companies out there have products that will be termed natural or be said to be in a
natural collection. Look closely and you will find a synthetic backing in the carpeting. If you are looking for
the healthiest carpet/padding combination, it does not make sense to put a natural wool pad under a
synthetic backed wool carpet. You should just use a synthetic based padding product.
Q: Are your products LEED certified?
Buildings are LEED certified, NOT products. Our products meet criteria for accumulation of LEED points.
Many of the synthetic flooring manufacturers would have you believe that wool carpet with jute backing is
not as durable as the products they make. This is simply untrue. In fact, wool carpeting has a “useful”
life of 20-25 years before it needs to be replaced. Typical synthetic residential carpets will need to be
replaced about every 7 years. The synthetic carpets do not wear out per se, they just “ugly” out.
Meaning they are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. They will however stay around in a landfill for
an extremely longtime. Some estimates are that they will be around at least 10,000 years. Durable
materials (wool carpeting) require less frequent replacement, generate less waste, and may also realize
lower long-term costs. Having such a long useful life will reduce the cost per year as well the carpeting’s
impact on the environment.
Q: What is your stance on the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle)?
We are very serious about the environment and protecting it through the proper implementation of the
three R’s. We do everything we can to REDUCE waste, whether electrical or physical. Earth Weave’s twist
on the reuse and recycle part is that we feel these are best accomplished through Mother Nature. Since
the beginning of time, nature has been able to perfectly “REUSE” natural materials that are discarded into
the environment. Although there is no waste in this system, the nutrients most often do not replenish
Earth in exactly the same state. As an example, leaves fall to the ground, bio-degrading to become
nutrients for all sorts of living plant life. Of course the nutrients are therefore RECYCLED into the natural
world. It really is a perfect system but it depends on natural raw materials at the both the input and
output stage.
Q: Is it better to use a recycled carpet?
Over 4 billion pounds of carpet enter the solid waste stream in the U.S. every year, accounting for more
than one percent by weight and about two percent by volume of all municipal solid waste. Furthermore,
the bulky nature of carpet creates collection and handling problems for solid waste operations, and the
variety of materials present in carpet makes it difficult to recycle. Our carpets rely on the ultimate
manufacturer (Mother Nature) and all her extensive know how to deconstruct our materials and get them
back into the nutrient stream.
Q: How soft are your carpets?
Our carpets are constructed using the highest quality wool available. This provides not only an extremely
durable product but a luxuriously soft one as well. Our carpets are not coarse like many of the other
natural face fiber products such as sisal, sea grass, coir and jute. Many times our products are used in
nurseries because of the softness. Experience the softness of our products at one of our many retailers.
Q: Where does your wool come from?
We use British Wool due to its excellent crimp and fiber characteristics. The breeds we use are the finest
available. The sheep are raised in a free range environment. They are outside in all type of weather, both
harsh and pleasant. This dynamic environment causes the sheep to grow a very hardy fleece that allows
us to produce the highest quality carpeting. Through all the elements – durability reigns supreme.
Q: How do you get your colors?
The colors are derived from the wool as it is naturally grown on the sheep’s back. Just as you, your
family and friends have a specific color of hair, so do the sheep have unique colors based on particular
breeds. We take these naturally colored fleeces and blend them to achieve the beautiful coloration of our
carpeting. No dyes or harsh chemicals (moth proofing) are applied.
Q: I have heard that wool carpets shed. Is this true?
It is true wool carpets shed a little. This is a factor of them being made from short “staple” fibers. In fact,
all staple fiber carpets shed a little. Many synthetics carpets a re made from staple fibers. Staple is really
anything that is not continuous filament. The only natural fiber that I am aware of that is continuous
filament is silk. Of course, silk would not be as durable as wool for use as a carpet fiber. In spite of the
shedding that occurs with all staple carpet products, you can be assured that it is minimal and will in no
way be noticeable in the appearance or durability of the carpet. You may notice small fibers in your
vacuum cleaner if you were to inspect inside the collection bag. This is typical and is no cause for alarm.
Q: How long have you been in business?
Earth Weave was founded in 1997,well before the new wave of “green business”. We are not a new fly by
night company nor one of the growing numbers of carpet manufacturers that are jumping on the “green”
wagon. Please look closely at these other manufacturers in regards to what they produce in addition to
their “green” lines. You will often find that they are a large conglomerate producing synthetic products.
Q: Do you manufacture area rugs in addition to wall to wall carpet?
Yes, we manufacture area rugs using the same natural yarn that is used on the face of the carpet to
serge the edges for a high end look. This edge finish is durable as well as being more elegant that the
binding procedures some manufacturers implement.
Q: How are you different than any of the other environmentally friendly carpet companies out
there?
Many companies are just “green washing” the public by touting to recycle and/or use recycled products.
We do not feel that synthetics are sustainable and therefore not “green/eco”. As we all know, petroleum
is a finite, non-renewable resource. We feel that to be truly green a company must be sustainable. By
having sustainable products that are naturally based, the planet is replenished at the end of a product’s
lifecycle. This is true recycling! Our products are naturally derived and will decompose in a landfill. The
nutrients then go back into the earth to be used in whatever way mother nature sees fit.
Q: Can I buy your wool pad to use under my carpet from a different manufacturer?
Sure you can use our pad with carpeting from a different manufacturer but you should consider why you
would do this. Many companies out there have products that will be termed natural or be said to be in a
natural collection. Look closely and you will find a synthetic backing in the carpeting. If you are looking for
the healthiest carpet/padding combination, it does not make sense to put a natural wool pad under a
synthetic backed wool carpet. You should just use a synthetic based padding product.
Q: Are your products LEED certified?
Buildings are LEED certified, NOT products. Our products meet criteria for accumulation of LEED points.
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