Yes, the manufacturing process is specifically designed to transform the recycled material into a comfortable, textile-like fibre.

• Texture: The rPET yarn has a softly spun texture. This eliminates the scratchy, rough feel often associated with natural natural plant fibres like sisal, making it comfortable and pleasant under bare feet.
• Look & Feel: It successfully achieves the visual texture of a natural woven sisal (Bouclé, Panama, Herringbone) while delivering the softness and resilience of a modern synthetic carpet.

The unique properties of the rPET yarn allow for installation in virtually any challenging area of the home or garden.

• Wet Areas: Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms due to its resistance to moisture and potential spills.
• Outdoor: Designed to be used outdoors on patios, balconies, or in garden rooms, as it is weather-resistant, and fast-drying.
• High Traffic: Its exceptional longevity means it is also ideal for hallways, stairs and some commercial spaces, offering robustness without compromising style.

The unique composition provides excellent performance characteristics for long-term use.

• Longevity: The outstanding quality of the recycled PET fibre leads to exceptional longevity, resulting in less frequent need for replacement and lower resource usage over time.
• Stain Resistance: Like other polypropylene carpets, it boasts inherent stain resistance, making it easy to clean with minimal effort, which is essential for busy areas.
• Stability: As a synthetic material, it will not shrink, expand or warp when exposed to moisture or temperature extremes, unlike natural plant fibres.

Yes, this collection is perfectly suited to create bespoke rugs and loose laid runners using the Alternative Flooring 'Make Me A Rug' service.

• Bespoke Design: You can select your chosen design (e.g., Anywhere Ca-rPET Diamond) and have it cut to your specific size or shape. For complex shapes, such as circles, or rugs and runners over 7m in length, these are possible but please contact your local Alternative Retail Partner to discuss options. 
• Durable Edging: When creating a rug or runner, you can select from a vast array of durable border options including those suitable for exterior use, to fully enclose the edge, ensuring your Anywhere Ca-rPET rug or runner remains robust in any environment.

The main differentiating factor is the sustainability credential of the material source.

• Material Source: Anywhere Ca-rPET is woven using yarn made from 100% recycled content, appealing directly to customers who prioritize eco-friendly and circular economy products.
• Environmental Impact: By purchasing an Anywhere Ca-rPET floor covering, the customer is directly contributing to the diversion of plastic waste from the environment, without sacrificing the durability, feel, or visual style associated with the Anywhere collection.

Installation varies depending on the location, subfloor and whether it is used indoors as a fixed carpet or outdoors as a rug.

• Indoor (Wall-to-Wall): Should be installed by a professional fitter, typically using an appropriate water-resistant adhesive or a double-stick method to ensure a secure, flat, and dimensionally stable finish in moisture-prone areas. Find your nearest Retail Partner using the Alternative Flooring Where To Buy. 
• Rug (Including outdoor): Simply lay the finished rug or runner directly onto the clean, prepared surface. It may be worth considering a suitable rug pad or rug underlay to avoid the rug or runner sliding or creeping.