Viscose, Tencel, Banana Silk? Buyer beware of the disposable rug!

In the rug industry, knock-off silk looking rugs are referred to as Viscose or Tencel. Viscose and Tencel are a blend of “dissolving cellulose” (wood pulp fibers and cotton by products) and chemicals. Specifically bamboo for Viscose and eucalyptus for Tencel. Not only is the production of this textile terrible for the environment, it makes […]