Airloom: BlogBloghttps://www.airloom.co.za/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 01:23:49 GMTurn:store:1:blog:post:103https://www.airloom.co.za/the-ins-outs-of-vinyl-sheetingIs Vinyl Sheeting the right solution for me?<p>Here's a video that gives you some insight into Airloom's EasyFit and EasyFit+ vinyl sheeting:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pc9VNvgGyyQ" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:102https://www.airloom.co.za/buy-now-pay-later-with-payflexBuy now. Pay later with Payflex<p>With Payflex, you have the flexibility to shop at airloom.co.za today and pay later. In fact, you can pay over 6-weeks, INTEREST-FREE!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://payflex.co.za/customer-registration/"><img src="/images/uploaded/Screenshot 2024-01-30 at 12.19.43.png" alt="" width="663" height="486" /></a></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:101https://www.airloom.co.za/imprint_za-2Imprint_ZA<p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/imprint_za"><img src="/images/uploaded/Imprint1.png" alt="" width="352" height="352" /></a> <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/imprint_za-yellow-rug-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Imprint2.png" alt="" width="352" height="352" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/imprint_za-red-runner-printed-runner"><img src="/images/uploaded/Imprint3.png" alt="" width="353" height="353" /></a><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/imprint_za-mono-rug-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Imprint4.png" alt="" width="353" height="353" /></a></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:100https://www.airloom.co.za/dreda-the-artwork-3Dreda-the Artwork<h1 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork1.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="362" height="362" /> &nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork2.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="374" height="374" /></h1> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork3.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="365" height="365" />&nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork4.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="370" height="370" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Artwork Content block rev 5.jpg" alt="Dreda Artwork content Block" width="372" height="372" /> &nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork6.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="369" height="369" /></p> <h1 style="text-align: center;">The Gallery</h1> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 26pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'andale mono', times;"><img src="/images/uploaded/The Gallery7.jpeg" alt="Dreda Gallery" width="366" height="366" />&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/The Gallery8.jpeg" alt="Dreda the Gallery" width="377" height="377" /></span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/david-bradshaw-379822316/sets/ukungapheli-komoya?si=da96fc98d6a340c9b39fc494fa61268b&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Audio Button.jpg" alt="Dreda Audio Button" width="400" height="400" /></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=EE49ZzwWXdv"><span style="font-size: 26pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'andale mono', times;"><img src="/images/uploaded/DREDA Virtual tour button-Copy-1.jpg" alt="Dreda Virtual Tour Button" width="400" height="400" /></span></strong></span></a></p> <h1 style="text-align: center;">Help for the Gallery</h1> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 26pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'andale mono', times;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda TOUR help.jpg" alt="Dreda Tour Help" width="344" height="344" />&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda TOPUR help1.jpg" alt="Dreda Tour Help" width="340" height="340" /></span></strong></span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:99https://www.airloom.co.za/dreda-3Dreda<p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Dreda 1.png" alt="Dreda Content Block" width="355" height="355" />&nbsp; &nbsp; <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Dreda 15.png" alt="Dreda Content Block 1" width="327" height="327" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Dreda 2.png" alt="Dreda Content Block 2" width="344" height="344" />&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Dreda 16.png" alt="Dreda Content Block 3" width="354" height="354" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">You can visit the Gallery of 'Ukungapheli Komoya' to hear the sounds and see the sights of Mofolo Village in Soweto</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=EE49ZzwWXdv"><img src="/images/uploaded/DREDA Virtual tour button-Copy-1.jpg" alt="Dreda Virtual Tour" width="400" height="400" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/dreda-shop">Visit the shop</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/dreda-the-artwork-3">discover more about the Artwork</a> and Dreda...</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/dreda-shop"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Shop Button.jpg" alt="Dreda Shop Here" width="301" height="301" /></a></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:98https://www.airloom.co.za/kim-black-2Kim Black<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/KimBlack1.jpg" alt="" width="316" height="316" />&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/KimBlack2.jpg" alt="" width="319" height="319" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/KimBlack3.jpg" alt="" width="326" height="326" />&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/KimBlack4.jpg" alt="" width="329" height="329" />&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:97https://www.airloom.co.za/masonwabe-ntloko-2Masonwabe Ntloko<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Masonwabe is a 24-year-old designer/illustrator, founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/createstudios.co/"><span style="color: #000000;">Create Studios</span></a>&nbsp;and textile design graduate. He grew up in a small-town called Edutywa, but is originally from a village called Engwane, where he has drawn most of his inspiration from. Culture (isiXhosa and recently other South African ethnic groups), personal experiences and the everday life of ordinary black people are amongst the things that he finds value in and tries to emmulate in his work.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>“Ilifa Lethu” which directly translates to “Our Inheritance” in isiXhosa, is a limited-edition body of work by Masonwabe Ntloko in collaboration with Airloom. "This work is inspired by my love for my people’s rich cultural history, AmaXhosa. One of the aims of this body of work was to create an affordable and durable range that is rich in culture. A limited edition piece made with love that can be the pride of your home.&nbsp; As such, customers also receive an artist signed certificate of authenticity with your rug purchase.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are proud to be introducing our third collaboration with Masonwabe, inspired by his mother, Tabisa Ntloko. This is an open letter to her and all the loving mothers out there. This body of work is an embodiment of a mother's love.<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009965_masonwabe-tabisa-rug.jpeg" alt="" width="624" height="624" /></p> <p><strong>Design One:</strong> The rug Tabisa is named after my mother, Tabisa Ntloko who is the reason I am who I am today. The love and teaching from her built a safe environment for me to be, and allowed me and my siblings to be the best versions of ourselves, at home in the outside world.&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009963_masonwabe-mlambo-rug.jpeg" alt="" width="626" height="626" /></p> <p><strong>Design Two:</strong> (Ma) Mlambo is my mother’s clan name. This piece is a visual representation of who I see her as from the stories she told me about her childhood. This piece was an attempt at capturing that spirit and energy.</p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/masonwabe-nonqaba-round-rug"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009967_masonwabe-nonqaba-round-rug.jpeg" alt="" width="555" height="555" /></a></p> <p><strong>Design Three:&nbsp;</strong>This piece of art is named after my aunt uNonqaba who has saved my life countless times and helped me into the path I’m on today, as a parent and guardian.&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-offset-key="5lga6-0-0">Our second collection with Masonwabe Ntloko was 'Oomamiya'.&nbsp;</span>Named after some of his family members, Masonwabe Ntloko's work is inspired by his love for the rich cultural history of the AmaXhosa.&nbsp;<span data-offset-key="5lga6-0-0">Ntloko describes his inspiration for his design... "This work pays homage to Abantu Bakwa Miya, Oogwanini, Oosbewu. Both my grandmothers on my mother and father’s side were from the Miya clan and both showed me so much love and I’ve always felt loved and welcomed by Abantu Bakwa Miya, even outside my immediate family that I've met throughout my time in this world."&nbsp; In this second collection, we will be releasing a range of 2 rug designs, with just 30 pieces of each.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>The first collection SOLD OUT in 48 hours, so please be ready to snap yours up this time around.</p> <div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5lga6-0-0"> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-09-30T112211.842.png" alt="" width="358" height="358" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-09-30T112229.100.png" alt="" width="343" height="343" /></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Our First Drop sold out in just 48 hours</span></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-07-15T130306.680.png" alt="" width="350" /> <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-07-15T130346.059.png" alt="" width="350" /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-07-15T130806.295.png" alt="" width="350" /> <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-07-23T100431.277.png" alt="" width="350" /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-07-15T130445.971.png" alt="" width="350" /> <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-07-15T130419.552.png" alt="" width="350" /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">Masonwabe's design style is well-curated, simple with a cultural influence. His work takes the form of a storyteller, taking stories from the past and expressing them in an artistic form that many may connect to. His style is modern, fitting for the current times, while offering a nostalgic element. While completing his studies at Nelson Mandela University, he received an opportunity to intern for one of South Africas biggest luxury brands. That opened his eyes to the different ways one can express themselves artistically, learn about all the other aspects of the design industry and from there he started building his personal brand as Masonwabe Ntloko.&nbsp;</span></p> </div>urn:store:1:blog:post:96https://www.airloom.co.za/joy-ezekaJoy Ezeka<p><span style="color: #000000;">This rug collection is a limited edition body of work by Joy Ezeka in collaboration&nbsp;with Airloom. A textile designer at heart, Joy is on an <strong>UNAFRAID</strong> journey, to establish <strong>‘Made in Africa’ </strong>as a seal of excellence – and be part of the revolution aimed at moving Africa to the top of the global value chain targeted at recovering and growing the African creative economy especially the re-branding of the African textile industry.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Now your home shares a piece of this revolution... Made in Africa, by Africans!&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009615_joys-nandi-grey-round.png" alt="" width="380" height="380" /> &nbsp; <img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009589_joys-nandi-grey-round.png" alt="" width="379" height="379" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009593_joys-urban-blue-rug.png" alt="" width="375" height="375" />. <img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009590_joys-mudcloth-black-rug.png" alt="" width="370" height="370" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009591_joys-mudcloth-black-rug.png" alt="" width="397" height="367" /> &nbsp;<img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009588_joys-nandi-grey-round.png" alt="" width="360" height="360" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0009592_joys-urban-blue-rug.png" alt="" width="407" height="407" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:95https://www.airloom.co.za/a-love-supreme-2A Love Supreme<p><span style="color: #000000;">To say that we've always had a crush on A Love Supreme is an understatement. Having admired their colourful patterns from afar, we now have the pleasure of getting up close and personal with this iconic brand, thanks to Airloom's new A Love Supreme EDIT collaboration. Seeing their designs on our rugs and mats is a dream come true.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-06-08T150340.835.png" alt="" width="382" height="382" /> <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-06-08T152040.001.png" alt="" width="383" height="383" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-06-08T151245.777.png" alt="" width="379" height="379" /> &nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-06-08T152304.136.png" alt="" width="380" height="380" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-06-08T152913.867.png" alt="" width="389" height="389" /> <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-06-08T153053.761.png" alt="" width="381" height="381" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:94https://www.airloom.co.za/mantshoMantsho<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Mantsho Rugs is an EDIT Collaboration</strong> with fashion designer Palesa Mokubung of <a href="https://mantsho.com/">Mantsho.com</a>. Her distinctive signature prints are hallmarks of her fashion label’s bespoke garments,&nbsp;balancing a confident African aesthetic with an international sensibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;Palesa loves experimenting with earthy tones, but does not shy away from using bold colours and her original prints always take center stage. This specific design ethos is prominent in her collaboration capsule with H&amp;M in which she made history by being the 1st African designer to collaborate with a global retailer.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>The Mantsho Maze design </strong>is the first release for Palesa's EDIT Collabortion with Airloom. It's regal yet playful, a nod to the traditional with a modern twist... a selection of unique rugs that announce Mantsho's entry into the world of home decor. Here's to many more... <br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T111345.131.png" alt="" width="367" height="367" /> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/maze-ocean"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T111356.162.png" alt="" width="367" height="367" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/maze-gold"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T111843.667.png" alt="" width="388" height="388" /></a> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/maze-blush"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T111905.274.png" alt="" width="383" height="383" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/maze-blush"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T112055.411.png" alt="" width="384" height="384" /></a> <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T112107.764.png" alt="" width="387" height="387" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:93https://www.airloom.co.za/bonolo-chepape-2Bonolo Chepape<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">"I believe in the journey, because that's where true magic lies." are the wise words of 28 year old Textile designer, Bonolo Helen Chepape (founder of Lulasclan). </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">This design sentiment is one that Airloom shares, and the journey we've travelled with Bonolo in creating our first EDIT Collaboration has reflected this very notion. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Our Bonolo EDIT collection is bright, bold and playful... a set of unique rugs that depict African design in a new way, a story behind every design.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (9).png" alt="" width="372" height="372" />&nbsp; <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/ndebele-earth-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (2).png" alt="" width="373" height="373" /></a></span></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Ndebele</span></strong></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/ndebele-fire-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (3).png" alt="" width="373" height="373" /></a> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/ndebele-earth-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (4).png" alt="" width="371" height="371" /></a></span></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Gates of the South</span></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/gates-of-grey-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (8).png" alt="" width="385" height="385" /></a> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/gates-of-gold-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (7).png" alt="" width="386" height="386" /></a></span></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Mountains</span></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/mountain-sunrise-blush"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-25T154638.522.png" alt="" width="386" height="386" /></a> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/mountain-sunrise-blush"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-25T154723.850.png" alt="" width="386" height="386" /></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/mountain-sunrise-blue"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-25T154710.974.png" alt="" width="388" height="388" /></a> <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/mountain-sunrise-blue"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-25T154657.204.png" alt="" width="390" height="390" /></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:92https://www.airloom.co.za/dreda-the-artwork-2Dreda-the-Artwork<h1 style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork1.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="362" height="362" />&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork2.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="349" height="349" /></h1> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork3.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="349" height="349" />&nbsp; &nbsp; <img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork4.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="351" height="351" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Artwork Content block rev 5.jpg" alt="Dreda Artwork content Block" width="368" height="368" /> &nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Real the Artwork6.jpeg" alt="Dreda Artwork Content Block" width="364" height="364" /></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;">THE GALLERY</h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 26pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'andale mono', times;"><img src="/images/uploaded/The Gallery7.jpeg" alt="Dreda Gallery" width="378" height="378" /> <img src="/images/uploaded/The Gallery8.jpeg" alt="Dreda the Gallery" width="382" height="382" /></span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 26pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'andale mono', times;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/david-bradshaw-379822316/sets/ukungapheli-komoya?si=da96fc98d6a340c9b39fc494fa61268b&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing"><img src="/images/uploaded/Dreda Audio Button.jpg" alt="Dreda Audio Button" width="372" height="372" /></a><a href="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=EE49ZzwWXdv"> <img src="/images/uploaded/DREDA Virtual tour button-Copy-1.jpg" alt="Dreda Virtual Tour Button" width="377" height="377" /></a></span></strong></span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:89https://www.airloom.co.za/custom-rug-informationCustom Rug Information<h1><strong>Ordering a Custom Rug? Here are a few things you should know...</strong></h1> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks for your interest in Airloom. Below you will find some information that is useful to know when considering one of our custom rugs.</span></p> <h3><strong>Which ranges can I customise?</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ranges that you can customise include </span><strong>Robust, Natura, Inside Out, Local Inside Out </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span><strong> Sisal &amp; Seagrass. </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">These items can be customised by size and finishing option. These ranges are available for our Sample Service. This service </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;is available here</span></p> <h3><strong>Can I return a customised item?</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unfortunately not, in line with the Consumer Protection Act, customised items are not illegible for a refund unless defective.&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><strong>Is the size going to be accurate?</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Small variations in size can occur. The reason for this is that the products available for customising are all flat-woven products. This type of construction means that the products are held together under tension between the warp and the weft, and are, like many textiles, are pliable and able to be stretched. When the product is finished, a further tension is applied to the product. All these factors means that finishing to an exact measurement can be difficult and small variations should be allowed for.</span></p> <h3><strong>What is the difference between the overlocking and binding options?</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Overlocking refers to the thin stitch applied using very similar yarn to the one used to make the product. We apply a thin polyester tape to seal the carpet edges, which is applied in the same motion as the overlocking stitch in sideways ‘U’ shape. Overlocking is the most cost effective finish.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Binding is either a Cotton or Outdoor-suitable ‘tape’ that is applied to the edge of the carpet. It is stitched on encasing the edge of the carpet in a sideways ‘U’ shape. Binding is generally more expensive than overlocking.</span></p> <h3><strong>How long will it take?</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We allow 10-14 working days to complete and dispatch a custom rug.</span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:88https://www.airloom.co.za/all-you-need-to-know-about-vinyl-installationAll you need to know about vinyl installation.<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks for your interest in Airloom. Below Is some information on how vinyl is installed.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The points made below are generalisations and because each home is different, we advise a site inspection from a professional in your area. There are general quality checks you can make before, during and after the installation, but bare in mind installers have their own methods which may not be described here.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have discussed more about vinyl and its </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">properties <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/all-you-need-to-know-about-vinyl">here</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Introduction</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When vinyl is installed, one should remember that it has two characteristics: it is thin; and it is not rigid. Taken together, these two factors mean that when one installs vinyl, the surface below the vinyl (the sub-floor) is very important.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How important, is, to a degree, dependent on the type of vinyl.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl sheeting, which is softer and therefore better able to manage inconsistencies in the sub-floor, requires a less stringent approach than required for vinyl planks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because vinyl planks are harder, the requirements are quite a lot more stringent.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">WHAT IS A SUB FLOOR</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generally, homes have 2 existing sub-floor types</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">An existing screed or cement-based sub-floor</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Timber - both as a finished floor and when timber is used more functionally, for example a loft or mezzanine</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If your home has an existing floor (e.g tiles, carpets, etc.), this floor will be installed either on a cement - or - timber base. This base is what is referred to as the sub-floor.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a vinyl installation, the ideal base is a dry cement subfloor.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Only vinyl sheeting with a textile-back</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">can potentially</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (depending on the state of the timber) be installed on a timber subfloor.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">DO I NEED TO REMOVE MY EXISTING FLOOR?</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This may vary depending on the product.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For vinyl planks…</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If your home does have an existing floor, in </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">all</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> instances except for certain types of tiles, this existing floor must be removed. This includes carpet, laminate, existing vinyl flooring.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have tiles, this needs to be accurately assessed by a professional. It is possible to install over tiles, but there are risks.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For vinyl sheeting…</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Carpet and laminate definitely need to be removed, but existing vinyl flooring and tiles can often be left in place. If tiles are left in place a screed is still necessary to remove grout lines in the tile installation.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whatever the type of vinyl, the success of a vinyl installation depends on three factors:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sub-Floor Preparation &amp; moisture management</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adhesive&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The installation method &amp; quality</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's a video that gives you some insight into Airloom's EasyFit and EasyFit+ vinyl sheeting:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/Pc9VNvgGyyQ?si=dj5zkTyHoqV220gu"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/DaveFlooringGuy.jpg" alt="" width="282" height="354" /></a></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">PREPARATION</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As with most things, </span><strong>Preparation </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">is the most important element of your vinyl installation. At the end of the preparation, you need to leave a level, smooth surface of the right porosity to absorb and hold the glue effectively.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is achieved by using a screed as a ‘topping’ (a few mm. thick top layer applied to the existing sub-floor). The screed should be specifically for flooring and have self-leveling properties (in other words not just a bag of cement!)</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For vinyl plank we always recommend a ‘poured’ self-leveled screed. This is a product that will level itself; the installer just has to </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">push</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> it into the right areas on the floor. The leveling happens as a result of chemical reactions in the screed rather than via manual application</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A “hand-trowelled” screed is different from the above in that it requires somebody to trowel it level. Although cheaper than a “poured self-leveled” screed, the working finish is inferior. A hand-trowelled screed should only be considered for a vinyl sheeting product.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Floor prep.jpg" alt="" width="423" height="423" /></span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">MOISTURE MANAGEMENT</span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Should an installation fail, it is very often due to moisture. Simple checks via a moisture meter can reduce this risk.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With both types of screed, the installer should allow sufficient time for the screed to dry. The correct procedure for an installer to follow is to measure the moisture of the subfloor before and after applying the screed. The screed should dry to a suitable moisture content before the application of the product.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The moisture test prior to application of the screed should be done to ensure there aren;t any latent moisture issues in the home prior to commencement of the job.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">ADHESIVE</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once the topping has been installed and been allowed to dry sufficiently, the installer should use the correct </span><strong>Adhesive.</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The correct adhesive is specific to the type of product (i.e. vinyl sheeting vs vinyl plank).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For vinyl planks, the correct adhesive is a water-based adhesive which dries hard and fast. Companies like Qualichem and Tec-Chem are the preferred suppliers of this type of adhesive in South Africa.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For vinyl sheeting, a more generalised all-purpose floor adhesive can be used from the same manufacturers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While some installers do use a solvent-based adhesive effectively, we don’t recommend this.</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/LVT adhesive.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="442" /></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">INSTALLATION METHOD</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The final piece of the puzzle is the </span><strong>Installation Method.</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For vinyl planks, there are two parts to this: firstly, the installer should prep the layout, often by using chalk lines. This is to ensure that the installation fits the shape of the room neatly and is mindful of doorways, and room flow.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Secondly, when using the correct adhesive, the installer should be working in a systematic way, in small areas. The installer will trowel the adhesive onto the floor, apply the product and then roll the planks with a 68kg flooring roller. If the area to which glue is applied is too large, the glue will dry; if the roller is not applied soon after installation, transfer of the adhesive is less likely to be successful.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For vinyl sheeting, the layout of the product becomes vitally important, especially if there are joins required. The installer should plan carefully prior to installation.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:87https://www.airloom.co.za/all-you-need-to-know-about-vinylAll you need to know about vinyl<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">All you need to know about vinyl</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl flooring has come a long way in the last few years. It is a strong, cost effective material and the designs are more lifelike than ever. Below are some general points about vinyl flooring that will help you understand if this is the right product for you.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF VINYL?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may have seen vinyl in a hospital or classroom. That is referred to as “<strong>homogenous vinyl</strong>” and has only one layer from top to bottom.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl that has a pattern (like wood or tiles) has many layers and is referred to as “<strong>heterogenous vinyl.</strong>”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Those layers consist of: (from top to bottom of the product:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A wear layer - a transparent layer which gives the product its toughness.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Decor layers - these are the layers that give the product its look and feel</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The backing - designed to give the product stability and grip for transfer of the adhesive</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Heterogenous vinyl layers.jpg" alt="" width="374" height="374" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">WHAT IS A LUXURY VINYL PLANK</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Luxury Vinyl Plank is a specific type of vinyl designed for use in both the home and commercial environments. The product is generally available in a glue down version as well as a ‘click’ version which is installed using a tongue-and-groove type method. At Airloom we do not sell the ‘click’ version.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The glue down product varies in thickness from supplier to supplier but is generally between 2-3mm thick. The product comes in the form of a plank, which are generally around 1.2m in length and about 20cm in width (supplier dependent).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The product is glued directly to the sub floor. More details on the installation process can be </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/all-you-need-to-know-about-vinyl-installation">found here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Luxury vinyl planks.jpg" alt="" width="392" height="392" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">WHAT IS VINYL SHEETING</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl sheeting is vinyl flooring that comes in a roll of a specified width (usually 2m or 4m). The lengths of the roll vary but are generally 25m or longer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The backing layers of vinyl sheeting are softer than a vinyl plank. In addition some products have a layer of textile on the back which provides the product with the ability to manage uneven subfloors better.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl sheeting is easier to install than vinyl plank and can be installed (DIY) by those with handy(wo)man skills.</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Vinyl sheeting.jpg" alt="" width="376" height="376" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">IS VINYL HARMFUL?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl has come a long way both in design and quality, but the quality of manufacturers and their products varies tremendously. If sourced from responsible manufacturers, vinyl is not harmful to you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unfortunately South Africa does not have stringent regulations around these products and as a result, there are some not fantastic products in the market place and it is extremely difficult to tell the difference in quality.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a general rule, you should understand the original source of the product; many products in South Africa are sourced from highly reputable manufacturers in Europe and the East, but some are not and are of questionable quality. Try Google the supplier or brand name to see if the product or range is available for sale in Europe.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition you should ask for any certification that the product may carry. If it carries a ‘CE” mark, then it is available for sale in Europe where the regulations are far more stringent and harmful materials are closely regulated; all certification should show passing a specific European test with a number such as EN434.</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/LVT Certification.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="370" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">WHAT WARRANTIES ARE THERE ON VINYL</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All vinyl should carry a ‘wear warranty.’ This warranty indicates the length of time the wear layer is warrantied against failure. In other words, the warranty is against failure of the wearlayer due to normal wear and tear. This type of warranty is the only warranty provided for on heterogenous vinyl, regardless of brand.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Installation should carry its own warranty; you should discuss this with your installer prior to accepting a quote.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">WHEN VINYL IS NOT THE SOLUTION FOR YOU</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl is a durable, cost effective floor type that can replicate far more expensive finishes.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Below are some examples of where vinyl installations are not recommended or may require additional elements:</span></p> <ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl cannot be installed </span><strong>Outside</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, open to the elements&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Too much exposure to </span><strong>Harsh Sunlight</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> may cause the product to fade over time. If you have windows or doors in the home which allow high exposure to sunlight (e.g. a north-facing sliding door), we suggest you protect the floor by applying a UV protective film over the glass, or ensure blinds and curtains are in place to mitigate the harsh effects of too much direct sunlight.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have a </span><strong>Damp Problem</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in the home, you cannot use a glue-down product. Rising damp will cause glues to re-emulsify (i.e. un-harden and turn to liquid), thereby causing failure of the installation. A moisture test on the existing subfloor should be conducted prior to commencement of the job, to remove any doubt about existing moisture issues.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The areas around </span><strong>Fireplaces</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> should be protected. Hot coals and embers that may fall from a fire will cause the vinyl to melt under the hot object. Areas around fireplaces should be protected by either by tiling around the fire place or using another method such as a glass protector</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:86https://www.airloom.co.za/flooring-how-we-workFlooring - How we work<h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flooring from Airloom - what we do and how we do it.</span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks for your interest in Airloom. The information below should help you to understand what products we sell and how we do it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Should you wish to </span><strong>enquire</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> about a product, or get a </span><strong>quote</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, please click on the ‘Contact Us’ button available on each flooring page.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Airloom sells vinyl products; we do not install. The stock is held in a warehouse in Cape Town. Delivery rates are calculated with dispatch from or return to Cape Town.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Airloom has worked with some </span><strong>installers</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for a number of years. These installers may be recommended to assist you with your installation. Please note that Airloom provides this recommendation in good faith based on past experience with the installer(s). This is not a guarantee of future success and Airloom does not profit </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">at all</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> from the recommendation.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may have noticed that you cannot simply add flooring products to your cart and check out. This is for a few reasons:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your quantity of flooring required is never the exact amount of square metres in your room; we always have to apply wastage, box quantities and other factors.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flooring is heavy and expensive to move around! We want to ensure you get the right product for your space.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">To process an order of vinyl sheeting, we often cut the customer’s requirements from a mother-roll. This amounts to customising the order and thus falls outside many of the standard provisions of the Consumer Protection Act.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Airloom sells </span><strong>two types of vinyl flooring</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">VINYL SHEETING</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vinyl sheeting is ideal for the quick fix in your home, especially for those with handy(wo)man skills. The product comes in rolls and is cut from the roll to the requirements of the customer. The product is glued to the sub-floor.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">LUXURY VINYL PLANKS (Glue-down)</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Luxury vinyl planks are glued directly to a sub-floor. Airloom does not promote the ‘click’ version of these products. The product is boxed, with specific box box quantities varying depending on the individual plank size. A professional installer should install this product.</span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:85https://www.airloom.co.za/sample-serviceSample Service<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sample Service</span></h1> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our sample service is aimed at giving you the opportunity to make the best decision for your home, while reducing waste. As a result, our Sample Service fee is fully refundable should we receive the sample pack back from you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sample Service Fee: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">R300</span> (fully refundable)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sample Service is available on the following ranges only:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inside Out</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Local Inside Out</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Natura</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Robust</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Naturals</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Sample Service works like this:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Place your order for your samples using this link: </span><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/order-samples"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.airloom.co.za/order-samples</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can also find the page by clicking on the ‘Order Samples’ button on the relevant product page, or by clicking on ‘Order Samples’ on the Rug Builder page.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We will dispatch your sample order with the following:</span></li> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Up to 15 samples of your choice; the samples are approx. 500x500mm</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Binding samples strips</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A bag to hold the samples</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A courier bag to protect the samples</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A return waybill</span></li> </ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once you have received the sample pack, feel free to contact us with any queries you may have.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">After a week, we will contact you and arrange for the return; please pack the samples back in the bag.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once we have received the Sample Pack back to us in Cape Town in order, we will refund the Sample Service Fee. Refunds are done on Fridays.</span></li> </ol>urn:store:1:blog:post:84https://www.airloom.co.za/natural-vs-synthetic-fibresNatural vs Synthetic Fibres<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">Natural Fibre vs Synthetic Fibre</span></h1> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The information below will help you better understand the yarn-types that make up the products that we sell; where to use them and what to look out for.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are two main types of Synthetic yarn in our products.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our </span><strong>Printed Collection</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is printed on a polyester-knit. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Polyester</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is known as the fabric type that best holds colours in a printing process.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><strong>Robust, Natura, Inside Out and Flip Flatweave ranges</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are manufactured with </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">polypropylene</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. This is a strong and durable material which can be extruded in such a way that the colour is </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">in</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the yarn - not just dyed on the outside of the yarn.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is this factor combined with UV stabilisers that make this yarn-type ideal for outdoor use, as well as commercial use. It also means that these products can be cleaned with quite abrasive cleaning materials.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Finally, we have </span><strong>Sisal &amp; Seagrass</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> ranges. These are products made using a natural fibre - a fibre constructed from plant materials.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sisal</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is yarn spun from the Agave plant.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Seagrass</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is constructed using a yarn spun from a dried sedge plant grown in saltwater marshes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because these are not synthetic yarns, the thickness, length and other characteristics of the yarn are not uniform. The natural variations in these traits give the product its rich texture as well as natural variance in the weave and construction. These are not seen as manufacturing faults.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please see more detail below:</span></p> <p><img src="/images/uploaded/natural tandcs.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:83https://www.airloom.co.za/rugs-how-we-workRugs - How we work<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rugs - How we work</span></h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The information below will help you to understand how we hold stock of our various products, and what the implications may be for lead times.</span></p> <p><strong>Our Printed Collection, Flip Flatweave </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span><strong> Cotton Flatweave </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">collections are pre-finished to standard sizes.</span></p> <p><strong>Our Printed Collection</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is manufactured right here in Cape Town on small production runs. Finished items are also warehoused in Cape Town once complete.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If an item of the </span><strong>Printed Collection, Flip Flatweave or Cotton Flatweave</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is available on our website, it means it is available for dispatch from Cape Town immediately.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With all our other ranges, we work a little differently. This includes our </span><strong>Inside Out, Local Inside Out, Robust, Natura </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span><strong> Naturals. </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Apart from the Local Inside Outs, these ranges are imported from Europe and the East. All ranges are held in raw format and are finished on demand in Cape Town.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With these ranges, we offer standard sizes, as well as the option to customise both the finish and the size of the chosen rug. You can do all of this </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">online here ; we also offer a sample service in these ranges, which is available here</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The products are offered as </span><strong>standard sizes</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><strong>custom size</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A </span><strong>standard size </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">is finished with standard overlocking. The online pictures of all rug products in these ranges are using standard overlocking as a finish.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sisal &amp; Seagrass</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> products cannot be overlocked and must be finished with a binding. In the case of Sisal &amp; Seagrass a </span><strong>standard size</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is finished with a standard </span><strong>binding option</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that is both noted in the description of the product and photographed as such.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An item will only be available for sale (standard or custom size) if the corresponding inventory is available in raw format in our warehouse.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hold limited inventory of </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">finished</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> rugs in these categories so one should allow the same lead time for a standard size as for a custom size - 10-14 working days. If your order is time sensitive, please let us know.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By working in this way, we support a variety of businesses in Cape Town, from large to (very) small, who help us in this finishing process. Where possible we localize production and the jobs it creates.</span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:82https://www.airloom.co.za/colourful-inside-out-sale-2Colourful Inside Out SALE<h3 style="text-align: center;">Celebrate Spring with 20% off colourful Inside Outs for every space in your home</h3> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/vintage-patchwork-yellow-rug"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0010959_vintage-patchwork-yellow-rug.jpeg" alt="" width="732" height="732" /></a></p> <p> </p> <div><strong>Water-resistant, easy clean and UV resistant for the busiest homes!</strong><br />Let’s celebrate Spring by bringing some colour into your home from the ground up! Get 20% off all colourful Inside Out rugs, in subtle shades of </div> <div> </div> <h3><span style="color: #000000;"><img class="an1" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f49a/72.png" alt="💚" data-emoji="💚" />Green, <img class="an1" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f499/72.png" alt="💙" data-emoji="💙" />Blue and <img class="an1" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f49b/72.png" alt="💛" data-emoji="💛" />Yellow</span></h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/colourful-inside-out-sale"><span style="color: #000000;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0010960_vintage-patchwork-yellow-rug.jpeg" alt="" width="720" height="720" /></span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>This range is perfect for a pop of colour indoors or outside:</strong><br /><br /><img class="an1" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f9fd/72.png" alt="🧽" data-emoji="🧽" /> Easy cleaning  <img class="an1" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4a6/72.png" alt="💦" data-emoji="💦" /> Water-resistant<img class="an1" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2600_fe0f/72.png" alt="☀️" data-emoji="☀️" /> UV Resistant <img class="an1" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4cf/72.png" alt="📏" data-emoji="📏" /> Custom-made to your size<br /><br /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">On sale for September only, while stocks last, on all standard sizes and custom-sizes! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/concrete-green-rug"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0010954_concrete-green-rug.jpeg" alt="" width="702" height="702" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="color: #000000;">This range of rugs is just as comfortable indoors as it is outside. It's soft under foot, without feeling 'plasticy' like some other outdoor rugs on the market. And remember you can custom make them to the size you need using our <a href="https://airloom.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=48bb1392880ea08c89eb9e13c&amp;id=228aa367e5&amp;e=331be914a5" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://airloom.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D48bb1392880ea08c89eb9e13c%26id%3D228aa367e5%26e%3D331be914a5&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1693889977483000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TRO2FAO6qKXnnLqay5JDK">RUG BUILDER</a>.</span></h3> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/vintage-patchwork-blue-rug"><span style="color: #000000;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/thumbs/0010957_vintage-patchwork-blue-rug.jpeg" alt="" width="675" height="675" /></span></a></p> <p> </p>urn:store:1:blog:post:81https://www.airloom.co.za/loving-the-look-of-layered-rugs-2Loving the look of layered Rugs<p><img src="/images/uploaded/MuseLayered.jpg" alt="" width="800" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Loving the layered look? Why not mix 'n match a large area rug with a smaller accent rug, to add a layer of interest and texture to your room. Not only is it visually fab, but it also allows you to use your favourite rug, even if it's slightly too small for the area. Now that's a clever trick! Our Printed rugs are 1.5 x 2.3m - often the perfect size for layering over a larger area rug. Like this Ageless Muse which is available for R1695 online (we deliver nationwide) or instore in Cape Town (The Palms Lifestyle Centre, Woodstock).</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:70https://www.airloom.co.za/new-local-inside-outs-for-every-space-in-your-homeNew Local Inside Outs 🇿🇦<p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">For the largest patio.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">For&nbsp;the smallest kitchen.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">For the home filled with kids and pets.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">For the big entertainers.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">And everything in-between.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/small-cross-mono"><img src="/images/uploaded/InsideOut_SmallCrossMono_LR.jpg" alt="" width="600" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Black Friday Launch Special: Get 25% off for one week only. Online only.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000;">As an early Black Friday special, we're giving you 25% off any new Local Inside Out designs. Simply use the following discount code at checkout when you purchase online at airloom.co.za before midnight on 17 November to get your special price... Discount Code: BLACKFRIDAYDEAL</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/small-cross-dark-grey"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/InsideOut_SmallCrossDarkGreyRunner_LR.jpg" alt="" width="500" /></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000;">Made in South Africa, specifically for the South African climate,&nbsp;Airloom's&nbsp;new range of&nbsp;Local Inside Outs is&nbsp;perfectly suited to our&nbsp;indoor outdoor lifestyle. This collection has built-in slip resistance too, so no more slipping and sliding.</span>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Water-resistant, easy clean, and UV resistant for your&nbsp;busy home</strong></span></h1> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Made in South Africa, specifically for the South African climate, </span><span style="color: #000000;">Airloom's</span><span style="color: #000000;"> new range of&nbsp;Local Inside Outs is&nbsp;perfectly suited to our&nbsp;indoor outdoor lifestyle. This collection has built-in slip resistance too, so no more slipping and sliding.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/agapanthus-dark-grey"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-11-05T110310.174.png" alt="" width="500" /></span></strong></span></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;">Take your outdoor space to the next level</span></strong></h1> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;">UV resistant, water-resistant and easy cleaning, laying down one of these rugs outside has a way of increasing your 'living' space, blurring the lines between indoors and out.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rough-lines-ebony"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-11-05T100322.906.png" alt="" width="500" /></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;">Every good kitchen needs a good runner&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></strong></h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Kitchens are too often&nbsp;the last room in the house to get a rug. It's a pity, seeing as we all spend so much time in this space. These Local Inside Outs are the practical choice, given their water-resistance and easy cleaning capabilities.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/plaid-check-black"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-11-05T105729.127.png" alt="" width="500" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #000000;">Hard-wearing yet still soft and comfortable under foot&nbsp;</span></span></strong></h1> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">This range of rugs is just as comfortable indoors as it is outside. It's soft under foot, without feeling 'plasticy' like some other outdoor rugs on the market.</span></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/plaid-check-grey"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-11-05T110001.300.png" alt="" width="500" /></span></span></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt;">H<span style="color: #000000;">ave a look at out our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/local-inside-outs">full range of Local Inside Outs</a> here.&nbsp;And remember, as an early Black Friday special, we're giving you 25% off any new Local Inside Out designs with the online <strong>Discount Code: BLACKFRIDAYDEAL.</strong> Simply use the following discount code at checkout when you purchase online at airloom.co.za before midnight on 17 November to get your special price.</span></span></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:65https://www.airloom.co.za/large-area-rugs-big-on-textureLarge area rugs, Big on texture<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #000000;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-09-15T121844.213.png" alt="" width="582" height="412" /></span></h2> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu"><img src="https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v9/t9d/2/16/1f44f.png" alt="👏" width="16" height="16" /></span> kudos to Empire Design for this gorgeous renovation (image above). We love the light, the space and the use of natural looking textures, starting from the ground up with this large area rug from Airloom. If you love the natural fibre look, but want something more practical, these Indoor Outdoor rugs are the answer.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Who doesn't love the idea of a natural jute or seagrass rug? The truth is, natural fibres aren't always easy to clean... not ideal when you're choosing an item that's going to live on your floor! A rug that people will walk on, where dogs will lie, and children will play.  </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">PICK YOUR FAVOURITE ROBUST &amp; NATURA DESIGN</span></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">This range of rugs is truly in a league of its own. They give you the natural look, but are also exceptionally easy to clean and water-resistant as they are flat-woven polypropylene. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/chunky-boucle-nguni"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/1.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="420" /></span></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/chunky-boucle-stone-rug"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/3.jpg" alt="" width="416" height="416" />  </span></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">RICH TEXTURE IN A RANGE OF NATURAL COLOUR TONES</span></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">From 'Chunky Boucle' to a subtle herringbone in the 'Natural-weaves', there's a wide variety of choice within a beautiful natural colour palette.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/natura"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/0000AB17-233B-42F0-85F5-CEE534ACF408_large.jpg" alt="" width="484" height="484" /></span></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">What's more, they come in a range of standard sizes but you can custom-make them to the size you require on our <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span style="color: #000000;">Rug Builder</span></a>. And you can choose what kind of finish you'd like too, whether it's the standard over-locking or a high-end cotton binding trim to take your rug to the next level.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">LOOKING FOR A HEAVY-DUTY RUG WITH A COMMERCIAL RATING?</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">While all of these rugs are great for high-traffic areas, the Hill 'n Dale Robust rugs are suitable for commercial use... not only water-resistant and easy cleaning, but also backed with a non-slip latex backing. The Hill 'n Dale is available in 4 colour options: Stone, Hazelnut, Ebony and Kraal.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/robust"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/66783171_1301643890012026_2006112402860408832_o.jpg" alt="" width="484" height="484" /></span></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Available in Standard Size runners and rugs, from 0.8 x 2m all the way up to 3 x 4m and larger, the Robust and Natura rugs are easy living, easy styling rugs suitable for the busiest of homes. Remember that you can customise yours too on the Rug Builder. <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span style="color: #000000;">Start designing yours here</span></a>. </span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:61https://www.airloom.co.za/a-love-supreme-edit-collabA Love Supreme | EDIT Collab<p><span style="color: #000000;">To say that we've always had a crush on A Love Supreme is an understatement. Having admired them from afar, we now have the pleasure of getting up close and personal with this iconic brand, thanks to Airloom's new A Love Supreme EDIT collaboration. Seeing their designs on our Rugs and mats is a dream come true. Which of these sublime patterns would you pick to inject extra happiness into your home?</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="page-body"> <p><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/uploaded/Untitled%20design%20-%202021-06-08T150340.835.png" alt="" width="400" />   <img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/uploaded/Untitled%20design%20-%202021-06-08T152040.001.png" alt="" width="400" /></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/wild-at-heart-cool-printed-rug"><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/uploaded/Untitled%20design%20-%202021-06-08T151245.777.png" alt="" width="400" /></a>    <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/botanicals-green-or-pink-printed-rug"><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/uploaded/Untitled%20design%20-%202021-06-08T152304.136.png" alt="" width="400" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/toucan-pink-round-printed-rug"><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/uploaded/Untitled%20design%20-%202021-06-08T152913.867.png" alt="" width="400" /></a><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/leopards-and-leaves-gold-on-black-printed-rug"><img src="https://www.airloom.co.za/images/uploaded/Untitled%20design%20-%202021-06-08T153053.761.png" alt="" width="400" /></a></p> </div> <div class="footer"> </div> <div class="footer"> </div> <div class="footer"> </div> <div class="footer" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">You can browse all the new designs online or visit our stores at The Palms Lifestyle Centre in Woodstock, Cape Town or No. 5 Third Avenue Parkhurst, JHB. Pop over to A Love Supreme's <a href="https://alovesupreme.co.za/"><span style="color: #000000;">website</span></a> to see what else they have in store! </span></div>urn:store:1:blog:post:59https://www.airloom.co.za/feature-floors-to-suit-your-space-and-pocketFeature Floors to suit your space, and your pocket<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/evora-594-vinyl-sheeting-glue-down"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-05-18T095231.443.png" alt="" width="500" /></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Well hello, Feature Floor</span></h2> <p> </p> <div><span style="color: #000000;">We all know the value of a good feature wall, right? But it's time to lower your gaze and consider the power of a feature floor! We are beyond excited to have just landed this selection of stunning designs that offer a quick and easy way to liven up your space, at a really affordable price of R199/m2.</span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/vidimus-586-vinyl-sheeting-glue-down"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/3 (4).jpg" alt="" width="500" /></span></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <div><span style="color: #000000;">These patterned beauties come in the form of a quality sheet vinyl that simply rolls down on your floor, for easy installation. So whether you're looking for a big change or a subtle upgrade, an Airloom feature floor could be just the thing you need.</span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/fortitude-vinyl-sheeting-glue-down"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-05-17T163423.461.png" alt="" width="500" /></span></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <div><span style="color: #000000;">A Feature Floor gives you a great opportunities to experiment with shapes, colours and pattern. Just like scatter cushions of an accent wall offers a quick and easy way to liven up the space, accent floors have the same effect. They can be very high impact, or an effective way to introduce a subtle pattern, adding interest into a room without overwhelming the space. </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000;"> </span> <p id="gmail-mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html"><span style="color: #000000;">Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting your floor, whether you want a big change or a subtle upgrade:</span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p id="gmail-mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Complementary colors are great: </strong>Make sure that whatever color or pattern you choose complements the rest of the room. Choosing a bright or bold color can be great, but only if it fits in with the rest of the room. Bold just for the sake of bold is never a good idea.</span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/emilia-523-ivc-vinyl-sheeting-glue-down"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/5-Copy-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" /></span></a></span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p id="gmail-mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Defining spaces:</strong>  Feature floors can help to demarcate a living space. In an open plan home, it can be tricky to define areas. But a Feature Floor can help. For instance, an accent floor could be used in the breakfast nook of your kitchen, or the entrance space within your larger open plan area. </span></p> <p id="gmail-mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Avoid the over-use of pattern: </strong>Think twice about using a Feature Floor in a room that is already very busy.  If there is too much going on in a space, it can be visually confusing and create a sense of chaos. A Feature Floor is ideal in a space where it becomes the 'hero', a way to visual ground the space.</span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/vedra-598-vinyl-sheeting-glue-down"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/2 (6).jpg" alt="" width="500" /></span></a></span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="gmail-comp gmail-text-passage gmail-mntl-sc-block gmail-lifestyle-sc-block-html gmail-mntl-sc-block-html" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/emilia-595-vinyl-sheeting-glue-down"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/4 (3).jpg" alt="" width="500" /></span></a></span></p> </div> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Found your favourite? Email us at <a href="mailto:flooring@airloom"><span style="color: #000000;">flooring@airloom</span></a>.co.za if you'd like further information, or a cost estimate. We would be more that happy to put you in touch with recommended installers in your area too, wherever possible. </span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:57https://www.airloom.co.za/how-to-choose-the-perfect-rug-for-your-spaceHow to choose the perfect rug for your space<p class="p1"><span style="color: #000000;">No matter what colour, pattern, texture or shape you choose, there’s one fundamental truth about a well-placed rug… <em>it can really pull a room together</em>. A notion made famous by The Big Lebowski in 1998, but still has relevance today. While often an afterthought for many people, we believe that a rug should be one of the first things you select when decorating a space. The perfect rug will unify the other elements in a room, providing a great reference point for colour and texture that you can roll out through the rest of your room. So rule of thumb, wherever possible, choose your rug before finalising décor.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <h2 class="p3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">Here are some things to keep in mind when rug shopping:</span></h2> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rugs-products#/specFilters=7m!#-!177&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1"><span style="color: #000000;">Dark colours</span></a></strong> feel more intimate, and can be more practical (unless you own a white Sheep dog)</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-05-10T140513.807.png" alt="" width="650" height="650" /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rugs-products#/specFilters=7m!#-!32&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1"><span style="color: #000000;">Light shades</span></a></strong> and smaller patterns are brighter and airy, can make a space look larger, but can be more tricky to keep clean</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-05-10T142352.568.png" alt="" width="650" height="650" /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s2">Choose the right rug fibre for the right room</span><span class="s1"> (think practicality when deciding on the weave, fibre, size, shape, colour and pattern)</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/0000AB17-233B-42F0-85F5-CEE534ACF408_large.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="480" /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">Choose the <strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/how-do-i-choose-the-right-size-rug-for-my-space"><span style="color: #000000;">right size for your space</span></a></strong></span><span class="s1"> - this is absolutely key, and it’s easier than ever with Airloom as we have </span><span class="s2">ranges that can be <strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span style="color: #000000;">custom-sized</span></a></strong></span><span class="s1"> to fit any room<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Screenshot 2021-03-16 at 13.58.12.png" alt="" width="617" height="300" /> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/jailbird-black-rug"><span style="color: #000000;">Stripes</span></a></strong> come with warnings for your wardrobe, but they can actually help to make a room appear larger by tricking the eye</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-05-11T113444.271.png" alt="" width="562" height="562" /> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">Living with concrete or tiled floors? A rug can help to warm and soften hard flooring</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2021-05-11T113837.725.png" alt="" width="591" height="591" /></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">A bold patterned rug can function as a statement piece in your home, while a neutral texture rug should quietly complement existing furniture or décor</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/C8AECE39-4E1C-4CB1-8C7F-B70FD52F62DE.JPG" alt="" width="500" /> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">Consider layering rugs! It’s an interesting way to create a bit of drama and texture by laying a smaller statement rug over a larger area rug.</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/IMG_8379.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="639" /> </span></p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">One thing's for sure, when it comes to choosing a rug, the amount of choice can be overwhelming. First and foremost remember to always work with your space, before what’s on trend. Also, keep your lifestyle, family and pets in mind when you’re making your decision. After all, this is a piece of decor that lives on the floor (not to over-state the obvious!).</span></p> <h2 dir="ltr"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">  </span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:56https://www.airloom.co.za/faux-hides-with-heartFaux Hides with heart<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/LeopardLS.png" alt="" width="400" />  <img src="/images/uploaded/VryheiDetail.png" alt="" width="400" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/zebraDetail.png" alt="" width="400" />. <img src="/images/uploaded/ZebraLS.png" alt="" width="400" /><br />  </p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Leopard, Zebra or Vryheid... three gorgeous new designs to choose from </span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">If you love the leather hide look, but feel uncomfortable with an actual animal skin on your floor, our Vegan Hides may be just what you need. Vegan leather, also known as faux leather, is a leather-like fabric to the touch, that isn’t made from the skin of animals, but printed Polyester.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">These hides are really fun to style up any space, bringing in the illusion of natural texture and the organic shape of the hide which is super-easy on the eye. It works beautifully to break up the 'linear grid' that seems to dominate so many rooms in our homes.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Have a look at our <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/vegan-hides"><span style="color: #000000;">full range of Vegan Hides</span></a> here, or visit us at The Palms Lifestyle Centre in Woodstock, or No. 5 Third Avenue Parkhurst.</span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:54https://www.airloom.co.za/need-a-custom-size-rugNeed a custom size rug?<p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HKpo38Zxh_w" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Choose your design, choose your size, choose your trim and voila... add to cart! It’s so easy to make your own personalized Airloom rug online, custom made to fit your space. Whether it’s indoors or outdoor, bold pattern or monotone, we’ve got tons of options to choose from. Take a quick look at our step by step guide and then <strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span style="color: #000000;">try it out for yourself here</span></a></strong>! </span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:1https://www.airloom.co.za/introducing-our-natura-collection-the-best-of-both-worlds-in-1-rugThe Natural look, with UNREAL cleaning abilities<h2> </h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Who doesn't love the idea of a natural jute or seagrass rug? The truth is, natural fibres aren't always easy to clean... not ideal when you're choosing an item that's going to live on your floor! A rug that people will walk on, where dogs will lie, and children will play.</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;">ROBUST &amp; NATURA COLLECTIONS ARE BACK!</span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This range of rugs is truly in a league of its own. They give you the natural look, but are also exceptionally easy to clean and water-resistant as they are flat-woven polypropylene. </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/chunky-boucle-nguni"><span style="color: #000000;"><img style="float: left;" src="/images/uploaded/1.jpg" alt="" width="353" height="353" /></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/chunky-boucle-stone-rug"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/3.jpg" alt="" width="355" height="355" />  </span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/natural-look-weave-black"><span style="color: #000000;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/7.jpg" alt="" width="392" height="392" /></span></a></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;">RICH TEXTURE IN A RANGE OF NATURAL COLOUR TONES</span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">From 'Chunky Boucle' to a subtle herringbone in the 'Natural-weaves', there's a wide variety of choice within a beautiful natural colour palette.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/natura"><span style="color: #000000;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/0000AB17-233B-42F0-85F5-CEE534ACF408_large.jpg" alt="" width="484" height="484" /></span></a></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">What's more, they come in a range of standard sizes but you can custom-make them to the size you require on our <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder">Rug Builder</a>. And you can choose what kind of finish you'd like too, whether it's the standard over-locking or a high-end cotton binding trim to take your rug to the next level.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Which finish do you prefer?</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/natural-look-weave-black"><span style="color: #000000;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Screenshot 2019-07-25 at 19.58.43.png" alt="" width="484" /></span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/natural-look-weave-silver"><span style="color: #000000;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Screenshot 2019-07-25 at 19.58.55.png" alt="" width="484" /></span></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;">LOOKING FOR A HEAVY-DUTY RUG WITH A COMMERCIAL RATING?</span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">While all of these rugs are great for high-traffic areas, the Hill 'n Dale Robust rugs are suitable for commercial use... not only water-resistant and easy cleaning, but also backed with a non-slip latex backing. The Hill 'n Dale is available in 4 colour options: Stone, Hazelnut, Ebony and Kraal.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/robust"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/66783171_1301643890012026_2006112402860408832_o.jpg" alt="" width="484" height="484" /></a></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Available in Standard Size runners and rugs, from 0.8 x 2m all the way up to 3 x 4m and larger, the Robust and Natura rugs are easy living, easy styling rugs suitable for the busiest of homes. Remember that you can customise yours too on the Rug Builder. <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder">Start designing yours here</a>. </span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:52https://www.airloom.co.za/art-for-the-floor-why-not-introducing-easyclean-runners-playmatsArt prints for your floor? Why not.<p><span style="color: #000000;">We've always believed that floors are like the fifth wall of any room. Which is why they deserve to receive some art too... a splash of colour, a bit of design on your floors can transform your space from the ground up. We're so excited to be launching a brand new range of EasyClean Vinyl Runners that do just this.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="/images/uploaded/6-Copy-1.jpg" alt="" width="400" />.  <img src="/images/uploaded/YellowAgaClose.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></p> <p><img src="/images/uploaded/MonoAgaClose.jpg" alt="" width="400" />   <img src="/images/uploaded/5-Copy-1.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">  </span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">Absolute perfection in the kitchen.</span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Airloom's EasyClean runners are just great for that are just below or kitchen sink, or any transforming any walkway from blah to beautiful. These vinyl mats can be wiped down easily and washed with a simple Sunlight solution, which is great for a space where hygiene is of the utmost importance.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Our Agapanthus design is available in four different colour variations... Yellow, Blue, Mono, and Night for just R450 (65 x 180cm)</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/1-Copy-2.jpg" alt="" width="400" />   <img src="/images/uploaded/NightAgaClose.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/BlueAgaClose.jpg" alt="" width="400" />.  <img src="/images/uploaded/2-Copy-1.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> A Fynbos facelift for traditional Delft</span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/4-Copy-1.jpg" alt="" width="400" />. <img src="/images/uploaded/FynbosDelft.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Designed and printed in South Africa, these works of art are flat vinyl mats, not rugs or carpets (in a plush conventional sense). As such, they are incredibly versatile and practical when it comes to cleaning. We are so excited about these new vinyl mats, that we made playmats for the kids too... have a look <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/easkitchen">here,</a> and snap up one of these cool designs for the young at heart. </span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:45https://www.airloom.co.za/shes-back-teaming-up-with-bonolo-of-lulasclan-againBonolo's back, more beautiful than ever<p><span style="color: #000000;">After launching a show-stopping EDIT Collab with <strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/bonolo-chepape"><span style="color: #000000;">Bonolo Chepape</span></a></strong> of Lulasclan, we are so excited to be bringing you a new addition to her Airloom range. Introducing Mountains, available in Dusk and Dawn colour variations. A paired down design in a muted colour palette that nods to Africa, as well as an Art Deco aesthetic.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/mountain-sunrise-blush"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-25T154638.522.png" alt="" width="647" height="647" /></span></a> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/mountain-sunrise-blue"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-25T154657.204.png" alt="" width="650" /></span></a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-26T101555.950.png" alt="" width="650" /></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The mountain design has been adapted and re-imagined onto fabric as well in our Decor Builder. Grab a cup of tea and come play around on our <strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/create-custom-decor"><span style="color: #000000;">great online tool</span></a></strong> where you can choose your furniture, your favourite fabrics, together with your choice of buttons or piping. Mix and Match plains and patterns to your hearts content to create a truly unique piece of furntiture for your home. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Blue Mountains 800x800px-01.png" alt="" width="650" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="gold" alt="" width="650" /><img src="/images/uploaded/Gold Mountains 800x800px-01.png" alt="" width="650" /></span></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:40https://www.airloom.co.za/introducing-mantsho-rugsIntroducing Mantsho Rugs<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">Fashion Floor Art for your home, our new EDIT Collaboration</span></h1> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;">Mantsho Rugs is an EDIT Collaboration with fashion designer Palesa Mokubung. Her distinctive signature prints are hallmarks of her fashion label’s bespoke garments, balancing a confident African aesthetic with an international sensibility.  Palesa loves experimenting with earthy tones, but does not shy away from using bold colours and her original prints always take center stage. This specific design ethos is prominent in her collaboration capsule with H&amp;M in which she made history by being the 1st African designer to collaborate with a global retailer.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;">The Mantsho Maze design is the first release for Palesa's EDIT Collabortion with Airloom. It's regal yet playful, a nod to the traditional with a modern twist... a selection of unique rugs that announce Mantsho's entry into the world of home decor. Here's to many more...</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T111345.131.png" alt="" width="600" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/maze-ocean"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-02T075345.014.png" alt="" width="650" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/maze-gold"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-02T075808.468.png" alt="" width="650" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/maze-blush"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-02T075939.167.png" alt="" width="650" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T111152.237.png" alt="" width="400" />. <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T111843.667.png" alt="" width="400" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T111905.274.png" alt="" width="400" />. <img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T112055.411.png" alt="" width="400" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design - 2020-10-01T112107.764.png" alt="" width="650" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p>urn:store:1:blog:post:31https://www.airloom.co.za/100-sa-stories-100-sa-designLaunching 100% SA Design Collab<p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>What are EDIT Collaborations?</strong> The idea of partnering with local designers was born at the end of 2019. Making locally produced rugs was one thing, but as a brand, we wanted to adapt so that our designs reflected the same homegrown ethos.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Every member of our team put forward a few artists who they felt would share in our vision. And Bonolo Chepape was a firm favourite. We were blown away by her iconic style and have loved every moment working with her. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (9).png" alt="" width="372" height="372" />         <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/ndebele-earth-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (2).png" alt="" width="372" height="372" /> </a></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">There's no talent that we'd rather be joining forces with than <strong>Bonolo Helen Chepape (founder of Lulasclan)</strong>. "I believe in the journey, because that's where true magic lies." ... the wise words of this uber talented 28 year old Textile designer. This is a sentiment that Airloom shares, and the journey we've travelled with Bonolo in creating our first EDIT Collaboration has reflected this very notion.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Our Bonolo EDIT collection is bright, bold and playful... a set of unique rugs that depict African design in a new way, a story behind every design.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Here's a peek at our shoot earlier this week. How stunning is this Fire Ndebele design? </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/ndebele-fire-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design (47).png" alt="" width="400" height="400" /></a>   <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/airloom-edit"><img src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design (46).png" alt="" width="400" height="400" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">We're launching our EDIT Collaboration with 6 of Bonolo's limited edition rugs, in various different colour palettes. You can view <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/airloom-edit"><span style="color: #000000;">her whole collection here</span></a> to see which one suits your space. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">"I believe in the journey, because that's where true magic lies."</span> </h2> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Flooring.png" alt="" width="400" height="100" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/ndebele-fire-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (3).png" alt="" width="376" height="376" /></a>        <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/ndebele-earth-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (4).png" alt="" width="371" height="371" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">  </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/Flooring (1).png" alt="" width="400" height="100" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/gates-of-grey-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (8).png" alt="" width="372" height="372" /></a>         <a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/gates-of-gold-printed-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/Orange and White Corporate Social Media Post (7).png" alt="" width="376" height="376" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p>urn:store:1:blog:post:23https://www.airloom.co.za/how-to-get-the-look-you-want-using-rugs-2How to get the look you want using rugs<p class="p1"><span style="color: #000000;">No matter what colour, pattern, texture or shape you choose, there’s one fundamental truth about a well-placed rug… <em>it can really pull a room together</em>. A notion made famous by The Big Lebowski in 1998, but still has relevance today. While often an afterthought for many people, we believe that a rug should be one of the first things you select when decorating a space. The perfect rug will unify the other elements in a room, providing a great reference point for colour and texture that you can roll out through the rest of your room. So rule of thumb, wherever possible, choose your rug before finalising décor.</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/quiver-wool-dhurrie"><img src="/images/uploaded/Quiver (5).jpg" alt="" width="400" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/quiver-wool-dhurrie"><img src="/images/uploaded/Quiver (2).jpg" alt="" width="400" /></a></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <h2 class="p3">&nbsp;</h2> <h2 class="p3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">Here are some things to keep in mind when rug shopping:</span></h2> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rugs-products#/specFilters=7m!#-!177&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1">Dark colours</a></strong>&nbsp;feel more intimate, and can be more practical (unless you own a white Sheep dog)</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rugs-products#/specFilters=7m!#-!32&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1">Light shades</a></strong>&nbsp;and smaller patterns are brighter and airy, can make a space look larger, but can be more tricky to keep clean</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s2">Choose the right rug fibre for the right room</span><span class="s1"> (think practicality when deciding on the weave, fibre, size, shape, colour and pattern)</span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">Choose the <strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/how-do-i-choose-the-right-size-rug-for-my-space">right size for your space</a></strong></span><span class="s1">&nbsp;- this is absolutely key, and it’s easier than ever with Airloom as we have </span><span class="s2">ranges that can be <strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder">custom-sized</a></strong></span><span class="s1">&nbsp;to fit any room<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/jailbird-black-rug">Stripes</a></strong>&nbsp;come with warnings for your wardrobe, but they can actually help to make a room appear larger by tricking the eye</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">Living with concrete or tiled floors? A rug can help to warm and soften hard flooring</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">A bold patterned rug can function as a statement piece in your home, while a neutral texture rug should quietly complement existing furniture or décor</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">Consider layering rugs! It’s an interesting way to create a bit of drama and texture by laying a smaller statement rug over a larger area rug.</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">One thing's for sure, when it comes to choosing a rug, the amount of choice can be overwhelming. First and foremost remember to always work with your space, before what’s on trend. Also, keep your lifestyle, family and pets in mind when you’re making your decision. After all, this is a piece of decor that lives on the floor (not to over-state the obvious!).</span></p> <h2 dir="ltr">&nbsp;</h2> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:18https://www.airloom.co.za/how-do-i-choose-the-right-size-rug-for-my-spaceHow to choose the right size rug<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong>How to choose the right size rug for each room in your house</strong></span></h2> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">Buying rugs for your home can be overwhelming for many people, which is why we've decided to de-mystify things with an easy guide to choosing the right rug for your space. It's not rocket science! Here are some handy tips to consider to ensure that you're making the right choice.</span></p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/uploaded/lacuna black diamond.png" alt="" width="400" />&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">Firstly, think size. The Golden Rule is, the bigger the better (depending on your space, naturally). People often feel it's safer to go for a smaller rug, but the reality is that a larger rug is often more effective.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Living Room</strong></span></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">A large area rug in the living room helps to ground the space and acts as an anchor, setting the foundations for your furniture. For living areas, choose the largest rug possible (while still leaving breathing space between the rug and walls, and ensure that you have enough space to open the doors).<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>Time and time again, we’ve seen how a large rug will help make a room feel more spacious, whereas a small rug can shrink a space, making it look out of proportion and bitty. Nobody wants that! An area rug in a lounge setting should fit underneath all the furniture. At the very least, the front two legs of your sofa and armchairs.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Alternatively, you could go for a really large rug and place your entire couch, coffee table and chairs on the rug. This is very impactful, but it’s only really suitable for large open plan living areas (or in a room where there is minimal furniture).</span></p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design (7).png" alt="" width="800" /></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong>Dining Area</strong></span></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">Here’s a controversial one… whether to use a rug under your dining room table or not? We believe that the answer lies in your choice of rug, as it’s a no brainer you need to pick a</span><span class="s2"> rug that’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/indoor-outdoor-rugs">easy to clean</a>&nbsp;</span><span class="s1">(think kid-friendly and dinner party-friendly!). If you choose to ground your dining area with a rug, a helpful guideline is to ensure that it extends 60 to 70 centimetres beyond all edges of the table. This means that your chairs’ back legs will still sit on the rug when pulled away from the table (which is also helpful in protecting hard floors from scuff marks and scratches).</span></span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design (8).png" alt="" width="800" /></p> <p class="p1"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Bedroom</strong></span></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">No matter which side of the bed you get out of, make sure you’re stepping onto a beautiful soft rug. Your toes will thank you! Just like in every other room, a bedroom rug acts as a visual anchor for your space, bringing focus to the room. Even if you have wall-to-wall carpeting, you can inject colour, texture, and pattern<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>into your room by layering on an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thespruce.com/area-rug-rules-of-thumb-2213430"><span style="color: #000000;">area rug</span></a>&nbsp;under your bed. If you have a small bedroom, select a rug that's large enough to nearly fill up the entire space (but be sure to leave at least 5cm of bare floor between the rug and the walls.</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3">&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/Untitled design (9).png" alt="" width="800" /></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">We hope you find this guide helpful in choosing the perfect rug. It’s all in the details, which make all the difference in creating a look that feels spot on.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p>urn:store:1:blog:post:21https://www.airloom.co.za/what-shape-rug-is-ideal-for-my-space-2What shape rug is ideal for my space?<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">How to pick the right shape rug for your space</span></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">Runners, Rounds or Area Rugs... we believe rugs should be just as functional as they are beautiful. Not only does a well-placed rug help define living zones but it anchors furniture, ties a room’s décor together and also softens hard surfaces to reduce noise levels and add warmth.&nbsp; Airloom has a wide range of standard sized rugs, as well as&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span style="color: #000000;">custom-sizes</span></a></strong></span><span class="s1">&nbsp;so you can make sure that the rug choose has the ideal proportions for your space.</span></span></p> <p class="p3">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/diamond-black-rug"><img src="/images/uploaded/black herring runner pool.png" alt="" width="400" />.&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/black herring detail pool.png" alt="" width="400" /></a></p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong>Runners</strong></span></p> <p class="p3"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">Different rooms and spaces in a house have different levels of foot traffic. Rugs in transition spaces, such as hallways and passageways should be more hardwearing, which is why we often recommend our&nbsp;</span><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rugs-products#/specFilters=10!#-!37&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s2">Robust Range</span><span class="s1">&nbsp;or</span><span class="s2">&nbsp;Inside Out&nbsp;</span></span></a></strong><span class="s1"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rugs-products#/specFilters=10!#-!37&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0"><span style="color: #000000;">runners</span></a></strong>&nbsp;as they are water-resistant and easy to clean. These areas often require the thinner width proportions of&nbsp;</span><span class="s2">a runner,</span><span class="s1">&nbsp;along with kitchens and bathrooms, where water-resistant rugs are equally important. Again, if you have a long passageway, and can't seem to find the correct length rug, they can be</span><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span class="s2" style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;<strong>custom-made&nbsp;</strong></span></a><span class="s1"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span style="color: #000000;">to fit your space</span></a></strong>, no compromise on sizing!&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="p3">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/inside-outs"><img src="/images/uploaded/InsideOut_Blockhaus_Black_Runner_LR.jpg" alt="" width="400" />&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/inside-outs#/specFilters=10m!#-!37&amp;pageSize=12&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1"><img src="/images/uploaded/InsideOut_ArtDeco_SilverMint_Runner_LR.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">The Robust Range and Inside Out range also flatwoven which gives them the sturdiness to withstand high-traffic areas. What's more, with a very low profile, the flatwoven rugs are easier to clean, which makes them a better choice for people with dust allergies, as fewer allergens get stuck in the fibres.</span></p> <p class="p3">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p3"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span class="s1"><strong>Area Rugs</strong></span></a></p> <p class="p3"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">A rug can be used to define and anchor a space within an open plan area, suggesting a subtle separation between your living and dining areas in one large space. And while rugs have the power to separate, they also have the power to unite furniture that might otherwise feel disconnected in a&nbsp;</span><span class="s2">living area.</span><span class="s1">&nbsp;<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/lacuna black diamond.png" alt="" width="400" />&nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/lacuna crop.png" alt="" width="400" /></span></p> <p class="p3"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">In a&nbsp;</span><span class="s2">dining area</span><span class="s1">, rugs are useful for softening the hard ‘leggy’ look of dining chairs around a table. On the subject of dining room rugs, it's wise to consider choosing an easy-cleaning, water-resistant rug like a design from our&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/robust"><span style="color: #000000;">Robust Collection</span></a></strong></span><span class="s2">&nbsp;or an&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/inside-outs"><span style="color: #000000;">Inside Out</span></a></strong>&nbsp;rug</span><span class="s1">.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="color: #000000;">I<span class="s1">t's a personal preference, but many people feel that they need a soft, plush rug for living areas and bedrooms. But this entirely depends on whether you have children and pets, and whether practicality is very high on your list of priorities.</span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p3"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong>Round rugs</strong></span></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;">In our homes, you'll usually find lots of straight lines and square shapes, which is one of the reasons we love round rugs, as they present a counterpoint to all the straight lines, allowing you to be a bit playful with your space. They easily fit in odd shaped, curved or tight spaces and can actually help to make small spaces appear large and more open. Any of our customisable rugs can be made into the right size circle for your space - take a moment to&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/rug-builder"><span style="color: #000000;">create your own</span></a></strong>.</span></p> <p class="p4">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/printed-collection#/specFilters=10m!#-!36&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1"><img src="/images/uploaded/Printed_Monkeys_Circle_Lifestyle_LR.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/printed-collection#/specFilters=10m!#-!36&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0&amp;pageNumber=1"><img src="/images/uploaded/Print_Circle150_Hoopoe_LifeSq_LR.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></a></p> <p class="p3">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p4"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">A round rug is designed to be more of a focal point than just a floor covering. When compared with a basic rectangle rug, you will notice that a round rug really stands out, especially when it features a statement pattern or colour- have a look at the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/printed-collection#/specFilters=10!#-!36&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0"><span style="color: #000000;">round designs in our&nbsp;</span></a></strong></span><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/printed-collection#/specFilters=10!#-!36&amp;pageSize=16&amp;orderBy=0"><span class="s2" style="color: #000000;">Printed Collection</span></a></strong><span class="s1">&nbsp;where we go wild with a wide range of fun accent colours and patterns... the easiest way to add a sense of playfulness to any space.</span></span></p> <p class="p5"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p5"><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/inside-outs"><span style="color: #000000;"><img src="/images/uploaded/InsideOut_ArtDeco_Black_2_LR-Copy-1.jpg" alt="" width="400" />&nbsp;<img src="/images/uploaded/InsideOut_ArtDeco_Black_Macro_LR.jpg" alt="" width="400" /></span></a></p> <p class="p4"><span class="s1" style="color: #000000;"><strong>Outside Rugs</strong></span></p> <p class="p4"><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="s1">With South Africa's great climate, our living areas often tend to spill outside onto patios, decks and stoeps. So we believe these outdoor areas deserve just as much thought as your indoor ones. Outdoor rugs provide comfort and style in outside living areas and can be used to visually connect the interior and exterior of your home. Airloom's <strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/indoor-outdoor-rugs">wide selection of&nbsp;</a></strong></span><span class="s2"><strong><a href="https://www.airloom.co.za/indoor-outdoor-rugs">Indoor/Outdoor rugs</a></strong>&nbsp;</span><span class="s1">are crafted to withstand the elements but also feel comfortable underfoot- not plasticy! Made from polypropylene, the rugs are durable and easy to clean with a quick hose down. They are also naturally resistant to fading, stains and mould.</span></span></p> <p class="p4">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p4"><span style="color: #000000;">If you need assistance, feel free to email us on <a href="mailto:enquiries@airloom.co.za"><span style="color: #000000;">enquiries@airloom.co.za</span></a>&nbsp; and we'll help you in any way we can. Or simply pop instore with your measurements and we can show you some options up close and personal.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p4">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>