Collection: Cow Hide

If you aren't familiar with cow hide rugs, they are rugs made from the hair and skin of a cow via a process referred to as chrome tanning. This process is a strong, beautiful rug that looks amazing thanks to the natural markings of the hide like our Exquisite Natural Cow Hide in Salt & Pepper Brown.

Cow Hide Rugs Are Hypoallergenic

If you or someone in your home has allergies, putting the skin and hair of animals in your home may not be ideal – in most cases. However, cowhide rugs are hypoallergenic and will help reduce the pathogens that carry allergies throughout your home.

Synthetic rugs with thicker fibres can trap allergens in them. The fibres will trap pet hair, pollen, dust, and more. Each time you walk into your house wearing dirty shoes, the synthetic fibres of these rugs trap the particles. Authentic cowhide rugs don't.

While these rugs (just like others) will get dirty after a while, you can vacuum them or shake them off to clean the dust and dirt that has built up. With synthetic fibre rugs, it's harder to remove allergens.

Cow Hide Rugs are Easy to Clean

Do you have children or pets in your home? If so, you know every décor item, rug, and piece of furniture is bound to be stained and get dirty. It's not that good of a feeling to have someone spill something on your newly purchased rug.

With cow hide rugs, though, you aren't dealing with synthetic materials. They have not been treated with flame retardants, pesticides, or other chemicals. While removing stains from synthetic rugs can be challenging, it's much easier to keep your cowhide rugs clean as cow hide is stain repellent thanks to the natural elements within the cow hide. If a stain does occur, we would recommend consulting with a professional carpet cleaning service first that has experience with cowhide rugs first before trying to clean a cow hide rug yourself. 

Cow Hide Rugs Are Durable

A cowhide area rug is one of the longest-lasting types of rugs you can purchase. Unlike other rug options, they can stand up to heavy traffic and damage. When properly cared for and maintained, cowhide rugs can last for a decade – or longer.

This material can withstand a lot of foot traffic and all types of use. Also, since they are naturally stain repellent, the fibres are stronger, too. This high level of durability ensures the rugs can be used for many years, providing a natural, beautiful aesthetic to your space.

As you can see, cowhide rugs like our Exquisite Natural Cow Hide in Brown and White offer many benefits, providing a classic, appealing look and is sure to last for many years. If you are looking for the perfect cowhide rug to complete your space, browse our cowhide rug collection at Rug Empire.