Nature's toughest fibre

Sisal is spun from the agave plant, and it's one of the hardest-wearing natural fibres you can put on a floor. Its woven texture brings warmth and depth to coastal and contemporary interiors alike — which is why designers keep coming back to it.

Where sisal shines

• Wall-to-wall in living rooms, studies and bedrooms that want texture without pattern
• Stair runners — with bound edges and traditional rods, a sisal runner turns a staircase into a feature
• Custom rugs — bound, whipped or bordered in linen, cotton or leather

Honest advice

Sisal loves dry feet and hates spills — it's not the right call for wet areas or dining rooms with young kids. We'll tell you straight where it will thrive in your home, and suggest wool or a blend where it won't.