Jacaranda Carpets Mandalay Silk Ecru
Jacaranda Mandalay Silk. Jacaranda’s first collection was made from real silk. Giving the opulence of silk, combined with the practicality of Merino wool, hand-woven into a smooth velvet finish. available in 10 neutral colours (in 4m and 5m widths). Suitable for heavy contract use. Always use an upright hoover with brushes to groome to the pile. With an approximate thickness of 11mm, a tog rating of 1.68, and a gross pile weight of 3100g/m2, 40% Silk, and 60% Merino Wool. This carpet is best suited to homely rooms.
Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture). The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk fibre, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus producing different colors.
Wool is an excellent choice for rugs and carpets; sustainable, strong, hard-wearing, crush-resistant, and abrasion-resistant. It is also naturally flame resistant – it smoulders and extinguishes itself instead of burning. Wool is highly resilient to dirt particles and is water-resistant. It is an excellent insulator and has one of the highest insulation-to-weight ratios of any natural or man-made fibre. Wool responds very well to cleaning. This traditional fibre is a great choice for all kinds of floor covers for long-term use and will stand the test of time.
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