Is it possible to get the rugs larger dimensioned than 2m?

Even though the broadloom is just 2m wide, it is possible the manufacture rugs with a max. width/diameter of 4m. To do this, we cut two equal sized pieces/semicircles that are permanently interlinked by means of a so-called 'hotmelt seaming tape'. The rugs are subsequently furnished with a textile second backing to provide additional stability and comfort. 

Do these rugs have seams?

Since the rugs are over 2m, they fashioned out of two parts and thus have a seam in the middle.  Depending on the way the light falls, this seam is more or less visible.

What kind of backing do the rugs have?

Our rugs are manufactured of 2m wide broadloom. Rugs that are up to 2m wide come with the standard jute backing. For added stability, an additional textile (fleece) secondary backing is fused onto rugs larger than 2m, in other words, rugs that are made from 2 parts.

What do I need to consider when laying the rugs?

tretford rugs have either a jute or a fleece backing depending on the rug’s size. Depending on the sub-floor, we recommend that you use it in conjunction with an anti-slip mat for your own safety.

Why is the texture of tretford carpeting not perfectly even throughout?

We primarily use the long top hair of Cashmere goats. And this differs in color and texture from animal to animal. It is collected once a year and subsequently sorted and gently washed. Cashmere goat hair is a natural fiber. The Cashmere goat’s natural habitat can be quite harsh and this hair is subjected to extreme weather conditions. It thus shows certain irregularities.  Even our unique manufacturing process cannot fully compensate for these irregularities. Natural color deviations are also possible as is some unevenness in the carpet’s ribbed texture. All this is part of the unmistakable character of Cashmere goat hair. 

Just like linen, our carpeting has specific little irregularities; these are typical for genuine tretford carpeting, which is one-of-a-kind.