Tufting Yarn
Yarn shapes the look and feel of your rug more than anything else, and the main decision is the fibre. We carry two. Wool is the rugged classic: strong, hard-wearing, rich in colour. Polyester is the soft, silky option: vibrant colours at a lower price point, suited to practice pieces and high-volume work. Explore each range below to compare colours and pick what fits your project.
Wool or polyester: which yarn to choose
Wool is the traditional tufting fibre. It is strong, springs back rather than crushing flat, and holds colour with depth, which is why most makers building a rug to last choose it. Polyester is the newer, softer option. It has a smooth, silky hand, tufts vibrant and bright, and comes at a lower price per cone. Both work on the same guns and cloth, so the choice is about the finish you want, not about compatibility.
112 colours across two fibres
Between wool and polyester we stock 112 colours: 52 in wool and 60 in polyester. That is a wider range than you will find at most tufting suppliers, so whether you want the rugged depth of wool or the soft vibrancy of polyester, you can match almost any design without compromising on shade.
Does the fibre change how a rug feels
Yes. Wool has a natural loft and resilience underfoot and wears well over years, which makes it the go-to for high-traffic rugs. Polyester feels noticeably softer and smoother to the touch, with colours that pop, making it a favourite for wall pieces, plush accent rugs, and designs where feel and colour lead. Many makers keep both: wool where durability matters, polyester where softness and vibrancy do.
How much yarn will I need
As a rule of thumb, a 50x50 cm rug takes around 500 to 700 g of yarn, and a full square metre roughly 2 to 3 kg, depending on pile height and how densely you tuft. Read our yarn planning guide for the full calculation, and order a cone extra so one colour never stalls the piece.