I have some poly rugs that are over 15 years old that look fine, others had issues. I like them because they are cheap, attractive and for the most part, easily cleanable. Like anything, they vary in quality.
If you are looking online, I suggest that you order the smallest version of a rug you like. Then you can see it in person without worrying about the hassle of returning a large rug.

I'll add to deegw's advice to find out if you can order a sample. Even less to worry about, and you won't have to return it.

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Many of these products are classified for indoor/outdoor use. Indoors they would be appropriate for rooms where you might want to use a jute or sisal rug like a foyer, a dining room and an indoor sun room.

Thank you all. Your feedback is appreciated. Here are some details about rug. I couldn't imagine getting a non-wool rug. Wool rugs have gotten so expensive. Since I have pets a polypropylene rug may be more practical.

When your "pet" lies down on this? the same oils are left behind.......................just so you know. Those oils are the grunge collector.

There isn't a carpet installer/cleaner on the planet who can not tell you who has a dog, or had a dog,: ) Oil is the enemy of carpet. Bare Feet./yours. or body/dog.

No matter what your rug is made of, it will need regular cleaning. That's true even for pet-free and/or child-free homes. And it's true of any type of flooring at all. So my advice is, look at the care and maintenance instructions for any material you are considering, and factor the cleaning into your plans. Do you have the right tools? How much do replaceable parts (cleaning pads, dust bags, etc.) cost? The right cleaning solutions (if needed)? Do you have a convenient place in which to store the cleaning equipment?

The true cost of your rug will include the cost of its care and maintenance. If you already have the right tools for caring for a wool rug, maybe a new wool rug will be cheaper in the long run.

My two cents; your mileage may vary.

Everything else being equal, I prefer wool, because I like natural materials. But it depends on your budget, the rug, and where you are going to place it.

I have a light-colored herringbone Annie Selke polypropylene rug in my dining room, and I bought it because it was supposed to be washable. But it's an 8x10, so how to wash it, except to spot clean it? Or call the rug cleaning service, which I'd have to do with a wool rug anyway. However, after many years, the dog just peed on it. I cleaned it up with the enzyme cleaner and it didn't leave a mark at all. Why the dog decided to pee on it is a mystery.

Years ago we had olefin (polypropylene) berber carpeting. Within 3 months it matted down badly where my children sat to watch TV. Unless the fibers have improved, I wouldn't use it.

You could show us the room, the size you believe you need......?

You;d get more and yet more relevant advice.

Diana Bier Interiors, LLC, I think the answer to the mystery is "creative impulse."

Diana, on nice days I take my Annie Selke rugs outside and hose them off!

@deegw, that's great that you can do that! I can't imagine hosing off a 8x10 rug outside, drying it (where???), and then hauling it back inside the house. too heavy, my climate is too humid/rainy/snowy. Nice dry sunny days are not very common here on Long Island, NY.

I use them where I need t colors for a space I think they wear quite well in most cases , I had 2 of them in my last LR and they stood up well to kids, dogs and many parties and were super affordable . Of course not propbably going to last 20 yrs but if that is the need then awhole different rug so i would be loking at Persians for instance more like an investment .I am not sure about the silk int the mix and how thta will make this better.

For the sake of clarity: Polysilk isn't silk. It's a "fancy" name for imitation silk made of polyester.

Yes, amy, it's also called "artsilk." Which is short for "artificial silk."

Artsilk is new to me. Thanks for adding to my store of knowledge!

I think it depends what you want. If budget is the driver, and you want pattern, the poly's are abundant. Wayfair, Home Depot, literally everywhere. They don't fool anyone, but does it matter? Probably not , unless you had a vintage and gorgeous handwoven something before..

They're usually low dollar commitment , if you change the room and want something else on your floor.

I am a right size rug fanatic. Too often, what I want isn't standard sizing , making a great broadloom in wool the answer with a cut and hand bind to the inch. We are blessed with a local family owned business of fifty plus years who can do anything one can imagine.

I'm not always in search of pattern, far more often in search of a great texture and something that is visually just as interesting but more accepting of a future mind change. Nothing but nothing will beat wool for clarity of color, and the texture. ...............: )