Pile Flattening & Matting

Pile Flattening/Durability/Warranty/Wear

Our Pile Flattening/Durability/Warranty/Wear disclaimer can  be found in our help centre, every product page, every email we send you (including order confirmation email), the return portal, chatbot, and the homepage footer

All rugs with pile, over time, experience some degree of pile flattening and matting. This is a natural process and isn't deemed as a manufacturing defect; therefore, it isn't covered by manufacturer warranties. Particularly plush high-pile rugs (4 cm and above) are more prone to such flattening and matting.

Several of our shaggy rug collections, including Montana, Polar, Sierra 9000, Extravagance, Plush, and Barnaby, are susceptible to a phenomenon known in the rug industry as "sprouting" or "pilling." This is when some threads or strands in the rug pile appear longer than others. If you encounter this, simply trim the protruding threads with sharp scissors. Avoid pulling these threads as it could damage your rug. It's important to note that sprouting/pilling is a typical occurrence, especially in high pile rugs, and isn’t indicative of a manufacturing flaw.

Conversely, short pile or flat-weave rugs (0.8 cm and below) experience this flattening to a lesser extent. If you're concerned about pile flattening, we suggest opting for a shorter pile rug, preferably under 0.8 cm made of polypropylene. Please understand that flattening isn't a defect, and replacing a rug will not prevent the new one from exhibiting the same characteristics with use.

The lifespan of a rug is determined by various factors: its location, exposure to sunlight, traffic frequency, presence of pets and children, furniture placement, and more. Since there's no universal standard for how long a rug should last given the multitude of variables, we focus on initial quality. Any potential faults should be reported immediately upon receipt. After 30 days from receipt, any claims of fault will be approached with the presumption that the rug was in good condition upon delivery. It's crucial to note that after six months, the responsibility shifts to the customer to demonstrate that a product fault existed at the time of purchase if they're seeking repair or replacement.

Product Guarantees and Warranties

Rugs are considered commodities, and therefore, none of our manufacturers offer warranties for their products. Instead, these products are governed by the Sales of Goods Act, which includes provisions for reasonable use and wear and tear. In most cases, we anticipate that these products should remain in good condition for a minimum of 6 months. However, it's important to note that this does not guarantee a replacement or refund. Under the Sales of Goods Act, if an issue arises within 30 days of purchase, you are legally entitled to a refund. Beyond this initial period, you maintain the right to request a replacement or repair, but a refund is not obligatory. After the passage of 6 months, we are not legally obligated to provide a replacement, repair or refund unless the customer can substantiate that the item was faulty upon arrival. We operate under the assumption that the item was received and signed for in good condition unless informed otherwise. We emphasize checking your rug upon its arrival including a thorough inspection of its backing, even if you don't plan on using it immediately. The lifespan of a rug is determined by various factors: its location, exposure to sunlight, traffic frequency, presence of pets and children, furniture placement, and more. Since there's no universal standard for how long a rug should last given the multitude of variables, we focus on initial quality. Any potential faults should be reported immediately upon receipt. After 30 days from receipt, any claims of fault will be approached with the presumption that the rug was in good condition upon delivery. However, it's important to note that while we are often told that a rug has never been used, we have no means of ascertaining or validating how the rug has been used. Any failure to report defects promptly as per our terms and conditions cannot be attributed to Rug Love. We emphasize checking your rug upon its arrival including a thorough inspection of its backing, even if you don't plan on using it immediately. The lifespan of a rug is determined by various factors: its location, exposure to sunlight, traffic frequency, presence of pets and children, furniture placement, and more. Since there's no universal standard for how long a rug should last given the multitude of variables, we focus on initial quality. Any potential faults should be reported immediately upon receipt. After 30 days from receipt, any claims of fault will be approached with the presumption that the rug was in good condition upon delivery. However, it's important to note that while we are often told that a rug has never been used, we have no means of ascertaining or validating how the rug has been used. Any failure to report defects promptly as per our terms and conditions cannot be attributed to Rug Love. Please note that all our manufacturers and suppliers operate from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and remain closed on weekends. All defective product claims will be addressed by having the manufacturer collect the rug for detailed inspection. This process can take up to 5 working days for us to receive their verdict then arrange logistics

For any questions or concerns please contact us at hello@ruglove.co.uk. We promise to address all inquiries within 3 hours during business hours.