What is Sea-Grass?
Seagrass Cyperus malaccensis grows in the tropical climates of China and Vietnam This seagrass can be recognised by its long strap-like leaves that are 1 to 2 centimeters wide and can grow up to 6 feet long. The plant’s leaves are harvested by hand, sun dried and hand spun into cords before woven into carpet. The leaves have a smooth plastic-like skin, a property that give seagrass flooring its resistance to stains from spills.
The seagrass plant is fast growing and abundant and form the large meadows in tidal zones, bays, and lagoons. The density, above ground biomass, leaf growth rate and leaf production of seagrass beds depend on seasons in year and the environmental conditions. Growth is high in the dry, sunny season (March through October) and often low in the rainy season (November through January).
Seagrass is not a cultivated crop that requires fertilizers and pesticides to grow rapidly and abundantly.
Seagrass Carpet
Seagrass natural fiber has many benefits: Hypoallergenic, Static Free, Chemical Free, No VOC’s , No Emitting Fumes, No Petroleum or Oil, and Naturally Stain resistant. Houston, TX interior designers have used seagrass carpet for many applications. A popular choice for the gulf coast region. Many beach side homes are decorated with seagrass carpeting since it is suited well for humid climates. Its color and basket weaved look has an elegant inviting feel. Use Seagrass carpets for a substitute to typical carpet for room carpet installation, stair ways or custom size bound: rugs, runners, or stair runners. If padding is desired the styles Calypso, and Cyprus is available in a 12 foot, 10 inch width roll attached to a durable, and comfortable urethane pad. The Styles : Arrowhead, Biscayne, Hilo, Kaylo, and Tropics are available in 13 foot, 2 inch wide rolls attached to a durable latex backing. The possibilities are endless using the seagrass material. Down below are the styles and colors.
Seagrass Styles
- Arrowhead
- Biscayne
- Cyprus
- Calypso
- Kalo
- Hilo
- Tropics
Seagrass Rug Binding Styles and Colors
Choose the type of binding colors, and style for custom made sized rug, area rug, runner and stair runner: Basket Weave Linen Binding, Chenille Premium Binding, Cotton Canvas Binding, Wide Cotton Binding, and Linen Boucle Binding.
Seagrass Care and Maintenance
Seagrass is naturally stain resistant, however the Cleaning and Care is advised for maintaining natural fiber material.