Description
This coir doormat is printed all over with plump bumblebees in yellow, black and white, drifting across a soft turquoise ground scattered with little white dotted flower heads. The surface is 100% coir, the natural coconut fibre whose bristly texture scrapes dirt and grit from shoes as you step in, and it sits on a PVC backing. It measures 73cm long and 43cm wide, a good size for a single front door, and it is a slim 1.5cm thick. At 1.96KG it has a reassuring weight to it.
We would put it just inside the front door, at the back door or in a covered porch, wherever shoes come in from the garden or the street. The bee print brings a bright, summery welcome to a hallway, and the turquoise sits happily alongside white, grey or natural wood floors and painted doors alike. It works just as well at a kitchen door leading out to the lawn, or in a boot room where muddy wellies come off after a walk.
Overall the mat is 58% PVC and 42% coir fibre. Because coir is a natural fibre, it may shed in the first few months of use; giving it a brush or a good shake outdoors during this time keeps it looking its best. To keep the colour and design fresh for longer, place it out of direct sunlight and away from anywhere it would stay wet for any length of time, as both can make it fade. Beyond that, a regular shake or brush lifts loose dirt and grit. Lay it square to the door with a plain boot tray beside it for a tidy entrance with a cheerful buzz of colour.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Surface: 100% coir; backing: PVC |
| Length |
73cm |
| Width |
43cm |
| Height |
1.5cm |
| Weight |
1.96KG |
| Care |
To prolong the life of the doormat's colour and design, it should not be placed in direct sunlight or where it will remain wet for any length of time, as this will cause it to fade. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the bumblebee doormat?
It measures 73cm long and 43cm wide and is 1.5cm thick, with a weight of 1.96KG, a good size for a single front door.
What is the doormat made from?
The surface is 100% coir, a natural coconut fibre, on a PVC backing. Overall the mat is 58% PVC and 42% coir fibre.
Will the coir doormat shed?
Coir is a natural fibre and may shed in the first few months of use. Brushing it or giving it a good shake during this time keeps it looking its best.
Where is the best place to put it?
Choose a sheltered spot such as just inside the front door or a covered porch. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from anywhere it would stay wet for long, as both can fade the colour and design.
What colours are in the design?
The bumblebees are yellow and black with white wings, set on a turquoise ground scattered with small white dotted flower heads.
How do I keep the doormat clean?
As general good practice for coir, shake it out or brush it regularly to lift loose dirt and grit from the fibres, and let it dry through if it gets damp.