For over two millenia, carpets were made only with natural fibers consisting mainly wool and cotton. But in recent past an unwelcome trend has started in Indian carpet industry. Lots of carpets and rugs are being produced using synthetic fibers. In contemporary world it is more and more emphasized that humanity should return to nature and shun buying products made of unnatural fibers. Massive use of unnatural in carpets and other items, I believe, too has been a cause to global warming. Draft report of UN released on Friday 5 April, predicts dire consequences for humanity. In such a dismal scenario, Exporters would do a service to humanity if they advise their buyers against the purchase of carpets made of unnatural material. It would be great if buyers too stop buying such items.
Besides synthetic, viscose (rayon) is also very much consumed in carpet making. Of course it is a natural item processed from wood and cotton. Still its consumption should be avoided because of its polluting effect during its production. It is becoming less common because of the polluting effects of carbon disulfide and other by-products of the process that forced the closure of British Cellophane Ltd, a factory in Bridgwater, Somerset, England in 2005.
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