Binding

Rug edges

Protect the edge of your rug from wear and unraveling with binding, serging or fringing. All are done by machine. 

Binding:

A piece of material is wrapped and sewn around the edge of the rug

Gives a tailored, classic, clean appearance 

Least expensive rug edging (if standard ¼-⅜”; however, more expensive option is wide border binding)

Typically similar color to rug color

Vast selection of materials available for binding

Material chosen depends on the type of carpet selected and aesthetic look you desire. Inexpensive material is polyester. More expensive is cotton or sisal wide border binding.

Serging:

A continuous string of yarn is wrapped around the edge of the rug

Typically ⅜”

More expensive than standard rug binding

Appears handsewn, but is not

Can hide imperfections of an uneven rug edge

Less color options than binding

May draw eyes to the edge of the rug

Yarn can ‘sprout’ and create a bald spot

Fringing: 

More expensive than serging and binding (with the exception of wide border binding)

Hard to vacuum as fringe can get stuck in vacuum

Fringe can easily stain or soil and is hard to clean