Rugs Made from PET Bottles

Have you seen the IKEA ad, “They make sheepskin rugs out of plastic bottles?” PET bottles have been on the radar in the world of interior design for quite some time now—not just since that commercial. In today’s blog post, you’ll learn all about how PET bottles are used in carpet manufacturing and how they’re turned into carpet yarn.

PET is an abbreviation for the plastic polyethylene terephthalate. It is a plastic used to manufacture beverage bottles and other packaging. Several production steps are required to make carpets from PET. First, the PET bottles are processed at recycling facilities to remove labels and other contaminants, cleaned, and broken down into small pieces called “flakes.” In the next step, the PET flakes are melted down by machines and then spun into polyester yarn. The yarn can now be used to make carpets. Depending on the size of a carpet, up to several hundred PET bottles are processed in this way. This is how used beverage bottles are turned into a new carpet material.

The “Matteo” high-pile rug is made of 100% PET. With its plush texture, Matteo feels wonderful underfoot and brings a sense of comfort and well-being into your home. If you love modern rug design, Matteo is the perfect choice for you. Of course, the rug is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified.

Durable, waterproof, and sturdy—that’s the perfect way to describe rugs made from PET bottles. PET rugs look just like cotton rugs and feel just as soft. They’re simply woven a little more tightly. Carpets made from PET bottles are also UV-resistant and washable, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. They make great accessories for interior design and combine many beneficial qualities that make everyday life more pleasant.

With the right care, PET rugs can bring their owners long-lasting joy and add a special touch to their homes. To ensure this, it’s important to clean a PET rug regularly. Vacuuming and occasional shaking are usually more than enough. However, if there is heavy soiling or a particularly stubborn stain has set in, PET rugs can also be wiped down with a damp cloth and washed in the washing machine at up to 40 °C without any problems.

By the way, you can’t tell at all that these rugs are made from plastic bottles. PET rugs are soft, comfortable, and have a cozy, shimmering surface. If you want to make your everyday life more sustainable, you can’t miss the PET collections in our online shop. Let yourself be inspired by these timelessly beautiful rug designs with a unique origin, and choose your favorite PET rug.