This stair carpet runner is made using a flatweave technique and is made for maximum durability. A flatweave is more commonly known as a basketweave. Traditionally, flatweave carpets are made using a natural fibre such as Sisal or Wool. This particular stair carpet is made using 100% sisal. Sisal is one of, if not the toughest natural fibre that exists in carpets. Sisal is very popular with interior designers for it\'s sculptured basketweave like texture. The fibre comes from the \'agave sisalana\' catus plant and these are typically found in Africa and Brazil.The pile of this carpet runner is extremely durable and will not flatten down as there is no pile to do so. Due to the cleverly woven construction of this pile, this is great for pets as the runner is pretty much indestructible. It has been classified as a heavy domestic product, this means that it is suitable in high traffic areas in all domestic locations, especially the staircase.This stair runner has a latex, gel backing. The means that the runner is non slip and grips to pretty much any surface. Also it means that it can be fitted on the stairs without gripper and underlay and simply fixed to the stairs using adhesive, staples or stair rods. Underlay and gripper can still be used but it is not a necessity.The texture of this carpet is fairly coarse, it is firm feel and offers little comfort. This product is not made to be luxurious, it is made to be very durable and practical. Rug Size: Runner 69cm x 870cm