Plastic Bottle Rugs
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Polyethylene terephthalate (or PET) carpet, made from 100% post consumer waste recycled soda and water bottles, is a green choice for soft floor coverings. Every square yard of PET carpeting keeps 40 plastic bottles out of landfills.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor locations, PET area rugs are ideal for beach properties, restrooms, high traffic areas, hallways, guest rooms and public areas. Please consult High Country Rugs regarding specific use information so we can advise on the ideal type of weave, yarn thickness, backing options and aesthetic choices for each property and the location within the property.
Buildings in several national parks have used PET carpet in lobbies and other high-traffic areas with minimal need for maintenance and excellent results regarding wear as compared to virtually all other fibers on the market.
PET fibers:
1) Are naturally stain-resistant
2) Do not require the chemical treatments used on most nylon carpets
3) Retain color and resist fading from exposure to the sun or harsh cleaning
PET carpet advocates report that because plastic beverage containers are made with top quality resins as required by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, recycled PET is superior to lower grades of virgin synthetic fibers used in making other brands of polyester carpet yarns. The dyeing method used for PET is less polluting and requires less energy to produce than other flooring options, and PET carpets have been tested and meet indoor air quality standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.