Wool Carpets – The Natural choice for allergy sufferers

July 17, 2025

Living Room showing wool carpet - the natural choice for allergy sufferers

Is your carpet harming your health?

If you suffer from allergies or asthma, your flooring could be making symptoms worse. Dust mites, pollen and VOCs can collect in synthetic carpets or circulate in the air over hard floors. The solution?  Wool carpets – the natural choice for allergy sufferers.

Naturally hypoallergenic, wool helps trap allergens, balance moisture, and purify indoor air.  At Riviera Home, our handcrafted wool carpets combine comfort with cleaner living.

Why wool is better for your health?

Wool is a “smart” fibre with several built-in benefits that help allergy and

asthma sufferers:

  • Natural Air Filtration

Each wool fibre is coated in lanolin, which helps trap dust, pollen, and pet dander -removing them from the air and holding them until vacuumed.

 

  • Moisture Regulation

Wool absorbs and releases moisture depending on humidity levels, creating an inhospitable environment for dust mites, mould and bacteria.

 

  • VOC Absorption

Unlike synthetic materials that emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), wool absorbs them, helping improve indoor air quality.

 

  • Durability with Minimal Shedding

Wool’s strong fibres resist fraying, which means fewer particles become airborne -another win for respiratory health.

Sheep's wool   a natural and sustainable material, used for creating wool carpets which are ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers.

Choosing the Best Wool Carpet for Allergy Sufferers

Slide identifying hypoallergenic benefits of wool carpets with images of sheep and cashmere goats and two different type of wool carpets   loop and cut pile.

Don’t Forget Wool Rugs: An Easy Win for Hard Floors

If you have hard flooring, wool rugs are a brilliant way to reduce allergens.  Acting as portable air filters, they help trap dust, pollen, and pet dander that would otherwise circulate freely.

Use wool rugs:

  • In bedrooms or living spaces for cleaner breathing zones.
  • As a moisture buffer, discouraging mould and bacteria on cold hard floors.
  • For seasonal allergy zones – they’re easy to clean or move when needed.
Wool rugs and runners   ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers

Why Choose A Riviera Home Carpet or Rug?

Naturally sustainable wool carpets and rugs   ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers

Choosing a wool carpet isn’t just a style decision – it’s a lifestyle one!

 

At Riviera Home, we combine natural materials with artisan craftsmanship and cutting edge carpet technology to create premium, health-conscious flooring using:

 

  • Hypoallergenic wool
  • Eco-conscious production processes
  • Moth-resistant treatment
  • Timeless style
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