Porta

Soft washable rug made in Turkey

Soft washable rug made in Turkey

• 100% polyester on cotton backing, OEKO-TEX certified
• Low pile: about .23" thick (6mm)
• Slight variations in size to be expected

The Collection

We made a better washable rug. Flexible and easy to clean, with an extraordinarily comfortable pile, these pieces are not mats: they're the real deal, soft enough to cushion every step. Plus, their lightness and foldability makes washing easy.

The Design

In our washable Scrawl collection, minimalist design yields maximum effect thanks to abrash-dyed yarn. Abrash, also styled as abraj, is transliterated from Arabic, where it means dappled or speckled. This technique produces subtle differences in the dye lots, lending a covetable flow and movement in color. We’ve added a contrasting white stripe that's done in a slightly-shrunken pile for even more texture. The Porta rug has thick horizontal stripes contrasted by tightly grouped pinstripes that give it an oversized plaid look.

The Material

Soft as wool with a very subtle silk-like sheen, our polyester is highly durable, OEKO-TEX certified for safety, mildew-resistant, and machine-washable. In this piece, it's combined with a cotton backing that's both strong and supple. Cotton, a vegetable fiber, is widely used across rug traditions because of its sturdiness and longevity.

The Maker

Our partner in Turkey has been in the rug business for almost thirty years, and are vocal advocates of change and progress. An expert in both yarn and rug production, they use recyclable material for their labels and packaging, and are devoted to increasing their use of recyclable and natural raw materials, as well as lowering their water and energy consumption.

The Designer

Our in-house, all-star design team collaborates across three different countries. Based in Los Angeles, Istanbul, and Mumbai, they put a lot of thought into each and every collection they design. Starting with the weave itself, they determine material and technique, then create moodboards to capture the look and feel before starting to design. When designs are finalized, they conduct an extensive sampling process, perfecting each style and color before it goes to production.

• When it's time for a deeper clean, machine wash your rug with like colors on a delicate setting with 1 TBSP of unscented, clear detergent.
• For size 5' x 8' we recommend using a 60lb (8cu ft) commercial washing machine, for 6' x 9' we recommend an 80lb (11.5cu ft) commercial washing machine, and for 8' x 10' we recommend a 100lb (13.5cu ft) commercial washing machine. Please call your local laundromat ahead of time to determine if the right washer size is available.
• For sizes 9' x 12' and above, spot or dry clean.
• Be sure to wash rugs according to their recommended washing machine size capacity. Please note: failure to adhere to size recommendations could result in damage to your machine.
• Preferably line dry. Alternatively, tumble dry on no or low heat setting.
• If your rug is heavily soiled, or if it's tough to find a laundromat, dry cleaning is recommended
• A slight shrinkage of up to 2.5% can be expected for all washable rugs
• Spot cleaning instructions:
• Lightly dampen a paper towel or cloth with clean water
• Gently blot the affected area with your damp towel or cloth to dilute the stain
• If the stain persists, try using an unscented, citrus-free, clear soap to avoid bleaching the textile.
• Repeat this process until the stain is removed
• Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction attachment only.