Backing Information

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All of our rugs are backed with a layer of latex, except for our Lana Artiste series which is backed with a natural jute. The backing provides dimensional stability to the weave, and acts as a non-skid surface. No additional padding is required in most applications.

We've listed weight and material information of each of our rugs below. Please feel free to contact us with any further questions.

Tournai Camel Backing- Contract Latex applied at 25 ounces per square yard

Collection	Series	Fiber Content	Backing Content	Backing weight:
Adirondack	Delaware	100% Paper	Natural Latex	12 oz. per sq. yd.
Adirondack	Niagara	100% Paper	Natural Latex	12 oz. per sq. yd.
Adirondack	Tatami	100% Paper	Natural Latex	12 oz. per sq. yd.
Bengal	Bali	100% Jute	Natural Latex	15 oz. per sq. yd.
Bengal	Beach	100% Jute	Natural Latex	15 oz. per sq. yd.
Bengal	Boardwalk	100% Jute	Natural Latex	15 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Altiplano	100% Sisal	Natural Latex	14 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Bahia	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	20 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Elements	100% Sisal	Natural Latex	11 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Heavy Flat Weave	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	20 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Kona	100% Sisal	Natural Latex	12 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Lanai	100% Sisal	Natural Latex	13 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Mesa	100% Sisal	Natural Latex	20 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Planta	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	20 oz. per sq. yd.
Bonpresso	Sonora	100% Sisal	Natural Latex	12 oz. per sq. yd.
Chroma	Basic	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	12 oz. per sq. yd.
Chroma	Composition	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	25 oz. per sq. yd.
Chroma	Demi-Point	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	25 oz. per sq. yd.
Koko	Singapore	65% Coir 35% Sisal	Contract Latex	25 oz. per sq. yd.
Lana	Artiste	50% Jute 42% Wool 8% Cotton	Jute	23 oz. per sq. yd.
Lana	Grand Tournai	60% Wool 40% Sisal	Contract Latex	25 oz. per sq. yd.
Lana	Tournai	50% Wool 50% Sisal	Contract Latex	15 oz. per sq. yd.
Marine	Chinese Seagrass	100% Seagrass	Natural Latex	14 oz. per sq. yd.
Marine	Hemp Grass Matte	100% Hemp	Natural Latex	15 oz. per sq. yd.
Marine	Hemp Grass Parquet	100% Hemp	Natural Latex	18 oz. per sq. yd.
Marine	Shanghai Seagrass	100% Seagrass	Natural Latex	29 oz. per sq. yd.
Marine	Shaolin	100% Seagrass	Natural Latex	29 oz. per sq. yd.
Marine	Yangtze	100% Seagrass	Natural Latex	28 oz. per sq. yd.
Marine	Yunnan	100% Seagrass	Natural Latex	9 oz. per sq. yd.
Marine	Zonglu	100% Seagrass	Natural Latex	12 oz. per sq. yd.
Structure	Jacquard	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	25 oz. per sq. yd.
Structure	Wilton	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	25 oz. per sq. yd.
Structure	Zanzibar	100% Sisal	Contract Latex	25 oz. per sq. yd.

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