Sparks happen, even behind a screen
A popping log can send an ember past the screen and onto the floor. Wool is slow to ignite and chars rather than flames, so a stray spark singes the surface instead of melting through to the floor below.
ACHLA Designs Minuteman Plum Wine 100% Wool Hearth Rug, 44 x 22 in, Fire-Resistant Hand-Tufted Fireplace Rug with Rose Border
Hand-tufted 100% virgin wool protects the floor in front of your fire and finishes the hearth in a deep plum wine, with no chemical flame retardant in the pile.
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- 100% virgin wool
- Naturally fire-resistant
- Hand-tufted plush pile
- Rose band border
- Half round or rectangular
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A hand-tufted virgin-wool hearth rug that guards the floor by your fire and finishes it in deep plum wine, with no chemical flame retardant in the pile
At a Glance
- Material: 100% virgin wool, hand-tufted plush pile
- Size: 44 in long, 22 in wide, in Half Round (H-50) or Rectangular (H-55)
- Color: a deep plum wine field with a coordinating rose band border
- Fire safety: naturally fire-resistant wool, no chemical treatment, meets 16 CFR Part 1631 (FF 2-70)
- Made by: Minuteman International, the fireplace brand of ACHLA Designs
A wool hearth rug does two jobs at once: it finishes the fireplace the way a frame finishes a picture, and it gives the floor in front of the firebox a layer of protection that synthetic rugs cannot. Minuteman dyes this one a deep, saturated plum wine, bands the edge in a softer rose, and hand-tufts it from 100% virgin wool, a fiber that resists ignition on its own, so there is no chemical flame retardant baked into the pile. At 44 by 22 inches it is sized for a standard single-opening hearth.
Key Features
- 100% virgin wool, not a blend: the pile is wool through and through, which is why it feels dense and springy and why it can shrug off a brief spark that would melt a polypropylene rug
- Naturally fire-resistant, no chemicals: wool chars instead of flaming and self-extinguishes when the heat source is removed, so Minuteman skips the chemical treatment other hearth rugs rely on
- Meets the federal small-carpet flammability standard: tested to the surface flammability requirement for small carpets and rugs, 16 CFR Part 1631 (FF 2-70), the benchmark for rugs sold for use near a hearth
- Hand-tufted plush pile: a soft, low-profile pile that stands up to foot traffic in front of the fire and feels good when you kneel to tend it
- Two-tone with a rose border: the deep plum wine field is edged in a coordinating rose band, so the rug reads as a finished piece rather than a plain mat
- Two shapes, one size: Half Round (H-50) for a flat hearth apron, Rectangular (H-55) for raised or squared hearths and wood stoves; both measure 44 by 22 in
What's Included
In the box, one Minuteman hearth rug in plum wine, 44 by 22 inches, in the shape you select: Half Round (H-50) or Rectangular (H-55).
Before You Buy
- It is fire-resistant, not a fireproof barrier. Wool resists a stray spark or a small ember and will char rather than flame, but always use a fireplace screen and brush any ember off the rug right away
- New wool sheds. Expect loose fibers for the first several weeks of vacuuming; this is normal for hand-tufted wool and it settles down with use
- It is not machine washable. Vacuum regularly, spot clean spills with cold water and a mild wool-safe cleaner, and send it out for professional dry cleaning for a full clean
- The color is a deep plum wine. This is a purple-leaning jewel tone, so if you are expecting a true red or a brick burgundy it will read darker and more purple
- It is a standard-size hearth rug. At 44 by 22 inches it is not oversized, so measure your hearth opening and the floor in front of it before you choose a shape
Perfect For
- Protecting hardwood or carpet in front of a wood-burning fireplace screen
- Dressing a flat stone or brick hearth apron with a half-round accent
- Laying a rectangular wool mat in front of a freestanding wood stove or pellet stove
- Using as a warm indoor doormat at a mudroom or back-hall door
- Adding a jewel-tone accent rug beside a reading chair or bed
- Matching a living room done in plum, burgundy, deep green, or walnut tones
Care & Use
- Indoor use only; keep it dry and away from exterior doors that let rain in.
- Vacuum weekly with suction only, or with the beater bar on its highest setting, to pull up loose fibers without pulling on the tufts.
- Shedding is normal for new hand-tufted wool and tapers off over the first few weeks of use.
- Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth, then spot clean with cold water and a wool-safe cleaner; never scrub, and never use bleach or hot water.
- Professional dry cleaning is the right choice for a full clean; do not machine wash, soak, or tumble dry.
- Always use a fireplace screen, brush any stray ember off the rug right away, and check the spot after the fire is out.
Shipping
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Why wool belongs in front of the fire
No flame retardant to wear away
Many hearth rugs get their rating from a chemical treatment, and that coating thins with every vacuum and cleaning. This pile is untreated virgin wool, so the fire resistance is in the fiber itself and does not wash out.
A hearth that looks finished
Bare stone or brick in front of a fireplace can feel cold and unfinished. The saturated plum wine field and rose border add a layer of color and warmth that ties the hearth into the rest of the room.
The numbers that matter
One size, two shapes, and a fiber that resists fire on its own.
44 x 22 in
Length by width, both shapes
100%
Virgin wool pile, no blend
0
Chemical flame-retardant treatments
2
Shapes: Half Round H-50, Rectangular H-55
How it compares
Against a synthetic hearth rug
Polypropylene and nylon melt when a spark lands and can stick to the floor. Wool chars on the surface, self-extinguishes once the ember is brushed off, and vacuums clean.
Against a chemically treated rug
Treated rugs rely on a flame-retardant coating that can wear off with cleaning. This rug has no coating to lose, because 100% virgin wool resists ignition on its own.
Against a plain solid hearth mat
A single flat color can look like a utility mat. The rose band border frames the deep plum wine field so the rug reads as a finished accent piece.
Fits your hearth
One size, two shapes. Here is the footprint before it arrives.
- Half Round (H-50)
- 44 x 22 in, about 5 lb
- Rectangular (H-55)
- 44 x 22 in, about 6 lb
- 44 in covers the width of most single-opening fireplaces; 22 in reaches the first few feet in front of the screen.
- Half Round suits a flat, flush hearth; Rectangular suits raised hearths and wood stoves.
- Use a thin rug pad on hardwood, tile, or stone to keep it from creeping.
Full Specifications
Every detail, measured and listed
| Length | 44 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 22 in |
| Shapes available | Half Round (model H-50), Rectangular (model H-55) |
| Weight | Approximately 5 lb for the Half Round and 6 lb for the Rectangular |
| Pile fiber | 100% virgin wool |
| Construction | Hand-tufted plush pile, low profile |
| Color | Plum wine field with a coordinating rose band border |
| Country of origin | India |
| Fire resistance | Naturally fire-resistant wool, no chemical flame-retardant treatment |
| Standard | Meets federal requirements for surface flammability of small carpets, 16 CFR Part 1631 (FF 2-70) |
| Use | Indoor only |
| Cleaning | Vacuum, spot clean, professional dry clean; not machine washable |
| Brand | Minuteman International, a division of ACHLA Designs, Fitchburg, MA |
| Warranty | 90-day manufacturer's warranty |
| UPC | 719908344672 (Half Round), 719908344689 (Rectangular) |
FAQs
Common questions that customers ask
Will this rug stop embers from burning my floor?
It resists them. Wool is naturally slow to ignite and tends to char and self-extinguish rather than flame, and the rug meets the federal surface flammability requirement for small carpets (16 CFR Part 1631, FF 2-70). It is not a fireproof shield, so keep a screen in front of the fire and sweep any ember off the rug as soon as you see it.
What is the difference between the Half Round and the Rectangular?
Only the shape. Both are 44 in long and 22 in deep, the same wool, the same plum wine color and rose border. The Half Round (H-50) suits a flat, flush hearth where the curved edge faces into the room. The Rectangular (H-55) suits raised hearths, squared-off stone, wood stoves, and doorway use.
Is it treated with flame-retardant chemicals?
No. Minuteman relies on the natural fire resistance of 100% virgin wool, so there is no chemical treatment on the pile.
How do I clean it?
Vacuum it regularly without a beater bar on high. Blot spills right away with a clean cloth and cold water, then a mild wool-safe cleaner if needed. For a deep clean, take it to a professional rug or dry cleaner. Do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
Does it have a non-slip backing?
This is a hand-tufted wool rug with a plain backing. On hardwood, tile, or stone, lay a thin rug pad underneath to keep it from creeping and to cushion the pile.
How fast will it ship and can I return it?
Orders ship to the 48 contiguous states and process within 2 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return unused items in the original packaging.
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