Carpets, a type of traditional decorative craft with a long history worldwide, have been a specialty of China for over 2,000 years, particularly hand - woven ones.

Nowadays, in Western countries, almost every household lays carpets. The West consumes 50% of the world's carpet materials, while China's carpet - consumption market is just starting to develop. Chinese families are quite hesitant about whether to lay carpets at home.

The CIFF Shanghai Home Accessories Expo has noticed that most people don't really know the functions of carpets and tend to overemphasize their drawbacks. Though people envy the luxurious comfort of carpets in others' homes, they are put off by the perceived cleaning hassle.

Functions of Carpets:

Decorative Touch: Carpets have diverse functions, with decoration being the most commonly mentioned. Their varied patterns, vivid colors, and unique shapes can beautify and personalize indoor spaces.

Noise Reduction and Sound Absorption: With their compact and breathable structure, carpets can effectively absorb indoor echoes and noises, reducing noise transmission and creating a peaceful environment.

Anti - Slip and Fall Prevention: As a soft flooring material, carpets, unlike hard ones such as marble and tiles, can prevent slips and bumps. They increase the friction between shoes and the floor, improving foot comfort and providing shock absorption.

Thermal Insulation and Warmth: Low - thermal - resistance carpets, like wool ones, can effectively conduct heat and provide warmth. High - thermal - resistance carpets act as thermal insulators, offering thermal insulation. This depends on the carpet's material, thickness, and density.

Dust - Trapping and Air Purification: The surface fibers of carpets can capture and adsorb dust particles from the air, preventing them from floating around. This helps improve indoor air quality and reduce air pollution.

In short, carpets can reduce noise, insulate heat, enhance foot comfort, prevent slips, and purify the air.

Drawbacks of Carpets:Many find carpet cleaning troublesome due to a lack of knowledge about proper cleaning methods. However, the potential health risks of carpets should be a greater concern.

In recent years, Japan has seen a disease caused by carpets, mainly affecting children. Symptoms include persistent high fever, tongue swelling, hand skin peeling, and even death in severe cases. This is due to dust and debris in carpets changing properties over seasons and generating the microbe "tick mite," which feeds on skin cells and can cause illness if entering the lungs or bronchi.

Therefore, regular carpet cleaning is essential. If long - term cleaning isn't possible, try to prevent young children and the elderly from playing on carpets.

The China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai) will be held from September 9th to 12th, 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao). This event is a great opportunity to explore the latest trends, innovations, and developments in the home furnishing industry. If you want to know more about the home furnishing industry, please visit the China International Furniture Fair (Shanghai) website for more information.

Source: ZhiHu，Minimalist Wooden Furniture

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