Description
This is an outdoor rug woven in a two-tone checkerboard, with large squares alternating between a deep periwinkle blue and a soft duck-egg blue. It measures 120 x 180cm, a generous rectangle that reads as a proper floor covering rather than a mat, and it is made from 100% polypropylene, a synthetic yarn chosen here for one plain reason: it shrugs off weather. The pattern is jacquard woven, so the two colours are built into the structure of the cloth rather than printed onto the surface, which is why the checks hold their edges and their contrast.
It is made for outside. Lay it on a decked terrace, a paved patio or a balcony, under a garden chair or a small table, and it gives you a defined seating spot without the worry that comes with an indoor rug caught in the rain. The bold blue squares sit happily with rattan, pale timber and painted furniture, and the graphic scale of the check means it carries a plain space on its own. Because the yarn is water resistant and the whole rug is easy to clean, it copes with the traffic of a summer of guests, drinks and bare feet.
The weave is reversible, so the pattern appears on both faces and you get two usable sides from one rug: flip it to freshen the look or to even out wear. Polypropylene is also UV resistant, which is what keeps the colours from fading flat over a long, bright summer. To clean it, a wipe down or a hose off is all it asks, and it dries quickly because the fibre holds very little water. It is a straightforward, hard-wearing way to add pattern and colour to an outdoor room.
Specification
| Material |
100% polypropylene |
| Design |
Two-tone checkerboard, reversible |
| Construction |
Jacquard woven, water resistant, UV resistant |
| Size |
120 x 180cm |
| Country of origin |
Not stated |
Frequently Asked
Can this rug be left outside all summer?
Yes, it is made for outdoor use. The polypropylene yarn is weatherproof and UV resistant, so it copes with rain and bright sun on a patio, deck or balcony.
How do I clean an outdoor polypropylene rug?
Polypropylene wipes clean easily and can be hosed down. Because the fibre absorbs very little water, the rug dries quickly once you stand it up or lay it flat.
Is the pattern on both sides?
Yes, the weave is reversible, so the checkerboard appears on both faces. You can flip it to change the look or to spread out wear over time.
What size is it and what does it suit?
It measures 120 x 180cm, a good rectangle for anchoring a garden chair and small table or defining a seating area on a terrace.
Will the colours fade in the sun?
The yarn is UV resistant, which is chosen to help the blue and duck-egg squares keep their contrast through a long, bright season outdoors.