N atural F iber R ugs The eco-terrific alternative

Natural Floor Coverings  Animal Fibers  Wool  Silk  Plant Fibers  Jute  Sisal  Seagrass  Hemp 2

Origins  Wool & Silk  Asia, Central America, India, Middle East  Jute, Sisal, Seagrass, & Bamboo  Mexico, Brazil, Africa, Southeast Asia 3

Materials  Jute – light tan to brown  Derived from stem fibers in coastal southern India  Sturdy, easily woven  Sisal – light yellow to creamy white  Derived from the agave sisalana cactus plant indigenous to Brazil and Africa  Smooth texture effective in high-traffic areas 4

Materials  Seagrass – sage-green to olive  Derived from tropical grasses indigenous to China  Extremely stain-resistant  Bamboo – yellows, reds, browns  Derived from bamboo in Asia  Smooth texture repels most liquids 5

Financial Highlights  Sales increased 12%  Markets expanded – 25 total  Promoted 7 socially responsible projects 6

Company Highlights 7 Sold 300 sisal rugs Eliminated formaldehyde in cotton Expanded to 15 organizations Partnered with SunLit Hats to make palm leaf hats Partnered with UN Millennium Development Goals projects in Africa