Extremely hard wearing and fully washable our Alaska range can be ideal for both indoor and outdoor areas. Our Alaska range is made up of a 100% polypropylene material which can be easily cleaned, also with a rubber backing this rug will never slip on hard floors, ranging from small doormat sizes to your very big dining and lounge room size, Alaska could be just the rug you are looking for in an affordable price. FEATURES:
Spend a minute with Alaska Grey and you start to understand why we kept it through the last range review.
About the look
The colour story matters here. A grey-toned rug is the easiest way to anchor a room without committing to a strong palette. Tonally, the rug shifts subtly through the day — warmer in morning light, more grounded in the cooler hours of the afternoon. Layered with a leather chair, a brass floor lamp, and a stack of books, the rug holds its end of the conversation without forcing it.
How it's made
Produced for genuine everyday wear. What matters with this piece is the construction — it's made to take real family use without fuss. The case for polypropylene in a family room is straightforward: it is cheaper to replace than upholstery and tougher to ruin than wool. The pile is 8mm, which is what we'd call a true everyday pile — the kind of weight you want under a coffee table or a dining setting. Look at the underside and you can see how dense the weave actually is — it is the part of the rug that does the real work.
Practical notes
The construction is UV-stable and the fibre does not absorb water — hose it down, let it dry in the sun, and it is back in service. A handheld vacuum and a damp cloth handle ninety percent of what you will need to do to keep this rug looking right. Rotate the rug end-to-end every few months so foot traffic wears evenly across the surface.
Sizing
For sizing, the short version is: front legs of the sofa should sit on the rug. For the long version, see our Rug Size Guide.
Add Alaska Grey to a room that has good bones and let it sit quietly underneath everything else.
Things customers ask
Does it work with a robot vacuum?
Yes for low and medium piles. For the deeper shaggies in our range, a robot vacuum will struggle a bit — you'll get better results with a regular upright on a higher setting.
Can I return it if it isn't right?
Yes — we offer a clear returns window because we know a rug needs to be seen in the actual room. The details are on our returns page, and we'll talk you through it if anything is unclear.
Can I steam clean this rug?
Yes, but a hose is usually faster and just as effective.
Will it sit flat once unrolled?
Almost always within 24–48 hours. If you see any waves from the rolled packaging, lay the rug pile-up in the room and let it relax overnight — gravity does the rest. For stubborn corners, rolling the rug briefly in the opposite direction usually does it.
Can I cut the rug to size?
We don't recommend cutting a finished rug — the edges are bound and the construction relies on that binding to stay intact. If you need a custom size, message us and we'll see what's possible.
