Craft Zen Garden Pomelo Rug

Zen garden motif in warm orange and off-white, with geometric blocks and a sense of calm.

Inspired by a Japanese Zen garden: geometric blocks, plenty of calm, and a single playful accent to catch the eye.

Is the rug washable and suitable for outdoor use?

The rug is machine washable at 30 °C, and the colors remain vibrant for a long time. Small sizes fit in a home washing machine, while large rugs are best washed in a high-capacity machine. It works just as well in the living room as it does on a patio, balcony, or in a conservatory, and is suitable for use with underfloor heating. The reverse side has an anti-slip coating. In high-traffic areas, we recommend an additional anti-slip pad.

How thick is the rug?

It is only 3 mm thick. The rug is flat-woven like a kilim and has no pile. This allows it to lie flush under doors and furniture, collect less dust, and be folded for transport or storage. If you are looking for a thick, soft high-pile rug, this is not it. In return, you get a clean, low-maintenance surface.

What is the rug made of?

The rug consists of a single material: polyester, 70% of which is recycled PET (rPET). The recycled content increases every year (20% in 2023, 40% in 2025, 70% in 2026), with the goal being 100%. Because no material blends are used, the rug can be fully recycled at the end of its life. The weaving technique was developed and patented by Louis De Poortere in their own R&D department in Mouscron.

What happens to the rug once it has reached the end of its life?

Once the rug has reached the end of its service life, you can scan the QR code on the back, and Louis De Poortere will collect it free of charge. Well-preserved rugs are resold, while all others are processed into new polyester yarn.

Who manufactures the rug?

Louis De Poortere is a fourth-generation Belgian family business that has been weaving rugs since 1929. Each rug is created in their own production facility in Belgium.