Performance Rugs

Performance rugs solve the problem that most area rugs create — the tension between a rug that looks beautiful and a rug that can survive the people who live with it. At Lulu and Georgia, the performance rugs collection brings together washable area rugs, stain-resistant and pet-friendly constructions, and rugs in performance fiber blends that resist the spills, dirt, and traffic that would damage a traditional wool or natural fiber rug — each in patterns and colorways that don't announce their practicality.

What performance rugs does Lulu and Georgia carry?

The collection includes machine-washable area rugs in flatweave and low-pile constructions, stain-resistant polypropylene and nylon rugs in traditional and contemporary patterns, performance wool blends with enhanced durability, indoor/outdoor rugs suitable for high-traffic interior use, and pet-friendly rugs in constructions that resist claw snags and are easy to clean. Most styles are available in sizes from 2×3 accent to 9×12 area rug; runner sizes are available in select patterns.

Are performance rugs machine washable?

Rugs designated as machine washable in the collection can be washed in a standard front-loading or top-loading washing machine without an agitator, on a cold or warm gentle cycle. Most machine-washable rugs in this size range should be washed in an extra-large capacity machine; a residential machine with sufficient capacity handles rugs up to 5×7 comfortably. For larger rugs, a commercial laundry or professional rug cleaning is recommended even for washable construction. Always check individual care labels before washing.

Do performance rugs look as good as wool or natural fiber rugs?

Performance rugs have improved significantly — the best examples in this collection are visually indistinguishable from traditional wool or flatweave rugs at normal viewing distance. The trade-off is tactile: performance fibers in polypropylene and nylon feel slightly different underfoot than wool, and natural fiber rugs have a texture and variation that synthetic constructions cannot fully replicate. For rooms where durability is the priority (dining rooms, family rooms, high-traffic hallways), the visual quality of a performance rug is more than adequate.

Also explore: Living Room Rugs, Indoor/Outdoor Rugs, Flat Weave Rugs, Outdoor Rugs, Rug Pads.