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:
We added Alaska Light Grey to the range for one reason: it does the basics extremely well.
On colour
The colour story matters here. Black is a confident choice and not one most people make lightly — when it's right, it's the most architectural rug in the room. Tonally, the rug shifts subtly through the day — warmer in morning light, more grounded in the cooler hours of the afternoon. From the kitchen looking through to the lounge, the rug reads as a single grounding plane rather than a competing pattern.
Day-to-day
Day to day, 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. If a spill dries before you get to it, dampen the area with cool water, work the cloth from the outside in, and the dried residue lifts back out. Vacuum once a week, spot-treat the inevitable accidents, and the rug does not ask for anything else.
What's under the surface
Underneath the look, produced for genuine everyday wear. We've curated this one for its honest, hard-wearing build rather than for any particular regional story. Heat-set polypropylene yarns hold their twist for years — that is what stops the pile flattening under a coffee table or sofa leg. The 8mm pile sits in the sweet spot for everyday living — soft enough to feel good underfoot, short enough that the vacuum gets right to the base. Density is what matters with a piece like this — it is what gives the rug its longevity.
Which size?
Most of our customers go a size larger than their first instinct. Our Rug Size Guide explains why.
Once Alaska Light Grey is laid, the room you've been trying to finish usually finishes itself.
Questions we get asked
How thick is the rug overall?
The total thickness includes the pile plus the backing — for most of our rugs, that ends up somewhere between 8mm and 30mm depending on the pile listed. If you need a precise figure for a door clearance, message us and we'll measure.
Will the pattern repeat be obvious?
Not on this construction. The pattern is woven across the full face of the rug rather than printed, so you won't see the kind of seam-like repetition you sometimes get with a printed surface.
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 cope with kids and pets?
Yes, comfortably. Synthetic pile is stain-resistant, doesn't snag under claws, and lifts spills cleanly. It's the construction we recommend most to growing families.
