Handcrafted carpets are indeed the best choice for families with children, a statement that holds true for many reasons. With over thirty years of experience in the hand-knotted carpet industry, a significant portion of our clientele at Tianjiang has chosen handcrafted carpets for their homes due to the presence of children or elderly. What are the most appealing features of handcrafted carpets to them?
I. Health and Environmentally Friendly, Chemical-Free A healthy and safe carpet must be free of adhesives and formaldehyde. Especially with the widespread use of underfloor heating, if a carpet contains adhesives, the heat can cause these chemicals to evaporate, effectively turning the indoor environment into a large toxic space. Therefore, when families with children purchase carpets, it is crucial to confirm whether the carpet contains adhesives.
Additionally, a chemical component to pay special attention to is flame retardants. A study from Oregon State University in the United States indicates that excessive exposure to flame retardants can reduce children’s cognitive abilities. Flame retardants are widely used in home products such as furniture and carpets, and using carpets with flame retardants can easily cause these chemicals to volatilize and linger indoors, causing irreversible harm to children’s health.
If you choose a hand-knotted carpet, you don’t have to worry about this issue. Hand-knotted carpets are woven entirely by weavers using looms, without the need for machine participation at any stage of production, no adhesives are used, and flame retardants are not employed. The materials required are simply basic tools such as knives, scissors, and rakes, ensuring the quality is healthy, environmentally friendly, and safe for families with children to use confidently.
II. Skin-Friendly and Comfortable Children have delicate skin, and contact with harmful substances can easily cause allergic swelling. The raw material for handcrafted silk carpets is mulberry silk, which is very skin-friendly and delicate, with a smooth and silky texture, making it particularly suitable for contact with the human body. It surpasses chemical fibers in terms of hypoallergenic properties and comfort. Handcrafted silk carpets, being manually knotted, are compacted by the weaver with a small rake after each row of knots is tied, resulting in minimal shedding or pilling. As long as regular vacuuming is maintained to remove dust, including mite excreta and other allergens from the carpet, it will not only prevent allergies but also help purify the indoor air.
III. Easy to Maintain Children love to play and roughhouse on carpets, which can lead to various stains that are inevitable. Therefore, it is essential to choose a carpet that is easy to clean and maintain. Among all types of carpets, those made from natural materials are the easiest to clean, such as silk, wool, cotton, and bamboo silk. Natural material carpets have good stain resistance; for example, the outer layer of silk can resist stains due to sericin, and wool has scales and lanolin that can resist stains.
Thus, these materials are highly suitable for families with children.
Additionally, handwoven silk carpets are tightly woven with dense pile arrangement. Even with everyday dust, it only settles on the surface and does not penetrate the interior of the carpet. For routine care, simply use a vacuum cleaner twice a week.
For minor daily stains, gently clean with a slightly damp cloth, applying some neutral detergent, and then allow it to air dry naturally.
For a thorough cleaning of the entire carpet, it is only necessary to send it to a professional cleaning service every 3-5 years.
IV. Noise Isolation: Active children often throw toys and jump around at home. To prevent disputes, another important feature to consider when choosing a carpet is its noise isolation capability. Handwoven silk carpets are approximately 5mm thick, which is neither too thick nor too thin. This thickness effectively reduces noise pollution to the downstairs neighbors, allowing children to play freely, while also insulating against the smooth tile floors to prevent injuries from falls.
Moreover, handwoven silk carpets offer the added benefit of providing a cool sensation in summer and a soft comfort in winter, making them the top choice for families with children.
