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Recycled-fibre and natural-fibre handmade rugs
We make handmade rugs in wool, silk, cotton, jute and bamboo silk, with recycled yarn in select collections and recycled PET yarn as an available option. Our only certification claim is CEPC registration. We say plainly what we do not claim. Minimum order is 1 piece.
Last updated: 30 October 2026
Natural fibres we work in
We make rugs in wool, silk, cotton, jute and bamboo silk, plus viscose. Handloom and hand-woven constructions use cotton, wool and jute, and our jute and natural-fibre rugs are woven, braided and combination constructions produced in the Bhadohi belt, in jute and seagrass. See rug specifications for each construction.
Hand construction is part of the story too: our sustainability page describes looms placed in homes rather than factories.
Recycled fibres and recovered yarn
- Recycled yarn. Select collections use hand-spun leftover yarn batches, which reduces waste, and each piece carries the character of its yarn.
- Recycled PET yarn. Recycled PET yarn, mechanically recycled from reclaimed bottles, is an available option for Raheem and Son rugs, and our custom manufacturing page describes it further. Constructions, colours and quantities for your order are confirmed on your quote. It is a yarn option, not a certificate: we do not claim any recycled-content certification.
- Waste recovery. Wool, cotton and bamboo silk remnants and cotton loom waste are collected and reused where possible. Read waste recovery.
Where our wool comes from
Our custom manufacturing page states that crossbred and Corriedale wools from New Zealand's South Island underpin our manufacturing range, and that merino is shorn from flocks on the high plains of Australia and New Zealand. Wool origin for a specific order is confirmed on your quote. See custom manufacturing.
What we hold and what we do not claim
| Topic | Our position |
|---|---|
| CEPC registration | Held. We are a CEPC-registered export house. |
| Third-party product certificates | We do not currently hold in-date third-party product certificates as standing documents. Anything else is only arranged per order and confirmed on your quote. |
| Recycled-content percentage | Not claimed on this page. Confirmed on your quote for a specific order. |
| Carbon or water figures | Not claimed. |
Details are on our standards and sustainability.
Ordering recycled or natural-fibre rugs
Minimum order is 1 piece. Sampling takes 5 to 20 days and the sampling cost is credited against your order. Bulk production takes 8 to 16 weeks. We sign an NDA as standard before designs are shared. See the sampling process, OEM and private label and wholesale rugs.
Ask about recycled or natural fibres
Send your design, size and estimated quantity. We reply within two business days, usually within one. Minimum order: 1 piece. Sampling cost is credited against your order. Payment: 50% advance, 50% before dispatch.
Buyer questions
Recycled and sustainable rugs: your questions
Do you make recycled rugs?
Select collections use hand-spun leftover yarn batches, and recycled PET yarn is an available option for Raheem and Son rugs. Constructions and quantities for your order are confirmed on your quote. We do not claim any recycled-content certificate.
Which natural fibres do you use?
Wool, silk, cotton, jute and bamboo silk, plus viscose. Jute and seagrass are used in our natural-fibre constructions.
Are your rugs certified sustainable?
Our only certification claim is CEPC registration. We do not currently hold in-date third-party product certificates as standing documents.
Where does your wool come from?
Our custom manufacturing page states New Zealand crossbred and Corriedale wools underpin our range, and merino comes from Australia and New Zealand. Origin for your order is confirmed on your quote.
Can you tell me the recycled content percentage?
Not on this page. We confirm it on your quote for a specific order.
Can I order a small quantity of jute rugs?
Yes. The minimum order is 1 piece.
What happens to waste yarn?
Wool, cotton and bamboo silk remnants and cotton loom waste are collected and reused where possible. See our waste recovery page.