We are proud of our past—the rugs and carpets we have designed and the processes we have invented. Karastan has always taken flooring in bold new directions. The superior talents of our forefathers are forever entwined in our brand, as is their innovative spirit, vision, and passion. Still, this is only the beginning of our story. Karastan’s history is in the making. We are always moving ahead with new ideas, new colors, new fibers, and new techniques to make your home a beautiful—and more personal—place in which to live.

Just as time moves ever forward, so too does the spirit of Karastan innovation. Journey with us and experience the many ways we give you to “Make a Statement. Your Own.

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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

 

Making a commitment to environmentalism means more than recycling; it means taking responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a product - from cradle to cradle.

As a leader in the carpet and rug industry, Karastan holds a position of environmental responsibility that it takes seriously. Our efforts to use sustainable ingredients, preserve natural resources, and repurpose excess are continual. We strive to develop responsible solutions and willingly plan ahead to optimize improvement in all areas of environmental stewardship. In keeping with these principles, we aggressively research, develop, and employ new ways of preserving our planet and of producing products that improve the health and comfort of your home.

 

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SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS

We realize that what we do impacts our biosphere. That is why we are always on the lookout for ways to use sustainable products and practices. By utilizing renewable ingredients that can be infinitely replaced—like wool—we are able to create beautiful carpets and rugs while preserving the earth’s nonrenewable resources for future generations.

Karastan is the largest processor of wool carpets and rugs in America. We are also the largest user of New Zealand wool—the cleanest, whitest wool in the world. The sheep in New Zealand are grown in open, clean pastures utilizing farming techniques that preserve the health and beauty of the land for future generations. Visit Karastan Wools for more information on the many features and benefits of wool.

 

Finding better ways of doing things makes good business sense. For Karastan, our motivation for improvement goes far beyond financial and productive gains to embrace our global society. We consider the social and environmental implications of all our decisions and employ responsible solutions that support the well-being of our co-workers, our community, and our world.

Woven Carpet Woven Rugs

Weaving plays an important environmental role since woven carpets and rugs last twice as long as those that are tufted. Increasing longevity by 200% reduces energy consumption by 50% and keeps woven products out of landfills 14 to 21 years beyond conventional floor coverings.

Karastan’s woven wool products, when compared to tufted, last so long that one cycle—and perhaps even two cycles—of carpet replacement are curbed. As a result, the environmental footprint of wovens is up to one-half less than that of ordinary products.