A round outdoor carpet braided from Textilene yarn in a heathered graphite ground, a deep slate grey carrying fine silver-white flecks, wound as one continuous cord from the centre point to the rim. Textilene is a composite yarn, not a solid fibre: high-tenacity polyester filament runs inside a PVC coating that carries the pigment and the UV stabilisers, and the coating is the surface that meets water, sun and traffic. Rain and pool splash stay on that coated face and move off the coil, and the cord surface air-dries after a downpour. The specification is written for uncovered patios, pool decks, balconies and coastal terraces, and production is made to order for OEM and ODM programmes.
The rim in detail — the outer cord closes the circumference in a continuous edge, so the perimeter holds its shape under foot traffic.
Product Highlights
Four characteristics of the yarn and the wind decide how the carpet performs outdoors: the composite construction of the yarn, the coating that forms its outer face, the air paths the braid leaves open, and the stabilisers carried inside the compound.
Coated Face, Not a Bare Fibre
Cotton, jute and sisal meet water as raw fibre and take it into the yarn. Here the outermost layer is a PVC compound carrying pigment and UV stabilisers, so moisture remains on the surface of the cord.
Filament Core, Compound Skin
Each yarn combines a high-tenacity polyester filament bundle with a PVC coating. The filament carries the tensile load; the coating carries the colour and absorbs the weather.
Braided Air Paths
The braided structure leaves air channels through the coil, so ground heat is not trapped beneath the carpet and damp does not sit under a solid backing layer.
Chlorine, Salt and Sun
The compound is formulated against pool chlorine, coastal salt air and UV exposure, with a three-year outdoor colour rating behind the graphite shade.
Yarn level — graphite and silver-white filaments braided into a herringbone face that reads as one even texture across the whole round.
Construction, Explained
A coil-woven carpet is defined by the yarn it is wound from and the way one pass meets the next. Each element below is a manufacturing decision with a measurable consequence on the floor.
Continuous Radial Wind
The cord is wound without a break from the centre point to the rim, so winding tension is distributed evenly across every axis. The circle stays true, without cupping at the centre or lifting at the edge.
Herringbone Braid Face
Each cord is braided in a tight herringbone structure, which presents an even, dense face to foot traffic while keeping the braid open enough to release air and moisture through its depth.
One Yarn Specification, Centre to Rim
The same Textilene yarn is used for every pass, so colour, surface feel and resilience are consistent across the full diameter, with no transition ring and no mixed materials.
Closed Rim Edge
The final pass closes the circumference in a continuous edge, so the carpet presents a defined perimeter instead of a loose yarn end that frays with use.
Low, Level Profile
The low-profile coil clears door thresholds and furniture bases without creating a trip lip, and resists riding up at the perimeter over time.
The Yarn Itself
Textilene is a composite yarn: a high-tenacity polyester filament bundle with a PVC coating that carries the pigment and the UV package. The entire carpet is braided from that one yarn, and the same yarn runs from the centre of the coil to the rim. That construction explains why the surface can be hosed down in place and why the coil feels as firm as it does under furniture.
Feature · Composite Yarn
High-tenacity polyester filament supplies the tensile strength; the PVC coating supplies the colour, the UV package and the outer face of every cord.
Advantage · Coating Meets the Water
Water reaches the compound on the outside of the yarn rather than the raw filament, so rain and pool splash sit on the coated face and run off the coil while the cord keeps its diameter.
Benefit · Rinses Clean, Dries Fast
A garden hose lifts most marks, and the cord surface air-dries on the deck afterwards, so the carpet does not stay damp or develop the musty smell associated with cotton and jute outdoors.
Composite yarn: polyester filament for strength, PVC coating for colour and UV protection.
Surface run-off: rain and spillage stay on the coated yarn face and move off the coil rather than soaking in.
Air movement: the braid lets air circulate through the coil, so ground heat and trapped damp do not build up.
Dimensional stability: the yarn keeps its diameter wet or dry, so coil pitch and concentricity stay even.
Specified outdoors: sun, rain, pool chlorine and salt air are the working conditions this yarn is engineered for.
The common failure of an outdoor rug is a body that remains wet long after the surface appears dry. Here the yarn is the whole structure, and nothing sits between the cords to retain moisture after a rinse.
Why Textilene for an Outdoor Carpet
Textilene was developed for outdoor furniture, shade cloth and poolside seating, which are precisely the conditions a terrace carpet meets. Six properties carry across from the yarn to the finished floor.
Colour in the Compound
Pigment is dispersed through the PVC compound before it coats the filament, so there is no printed layer to abrade. The shade will not rub off, fade unevenly or transfer onto decking.
UV Stabilised Throughout
Stabilisers are carried in the compound rather than applied afterwards, protecting the yarn from photo-degradation, chalking and embrittlement and supporting a three-year outdoor colour rating.
Pool Chlorine and Sea Air
The compound is formulated against chlorinated pool water and coastal salt air, the two conditions that age natural-fibre rugs fastest, so poolside and seaside terraces are primary applications rather than compromises.
Breathable Underfoot
Air circulates through the braid instead of being trapped under a solid backing, so the surface stays cooler in direct sun and the paving beneath it dries after rain.
Light for Its Bulk
Coated polyester is light relative to volume, so a large-diameter carpet can be lifted, rolled and stored by one person when the season turns.
Abrasion and Flex Resistance
The smooth coated face absorbs friction at every crossover, so braid-to-braid contact under foot traffic wears measurably more slowly than a twisted, fibrous cord.
Textilene Compared with Natural Fibres
Cotton, jute and sisal remain common choices for a round outdoor carpet, and they share one weakness: a fibre that takes in water. The table below states the specification difference directly.
Property
Textilene yarn — this carpet
Cotton, jute and sisal
Water
Stays on the coated yarn face and runs off the coil
Absorbed by the fibre, which swells and tightens the weave
Drying
Cord surface air-dries on the deck after a rinse
Remains damp for hours, often longer underneath
Mould and odour
Resists mildew and the musty odour of damp fibre
Damp fibre supports mildew between cleanings
Sun
Pigment and stabilisers in the compound, three-year colour rating
Fades and embrittles under sustained exposure
Pool and coast
Formulated against chlorine and salt air
Chlorine and salt degrade the fibre
Cleaning
Hose down, mild detergent, air-dry flat
Spot cleaning only; rinsing through is slow
Weight
Light for its bulk; one person can lift and roll it
Heavy, and heavier once wet
Underfoot
Smooth coated face over a springy braid
Coarse surface that can prickle through thin soles
Natural fibre remains the correct choice for sheltered, dry interiors. For an uncovered terrace, a pool surround or a coastal balcony, the coated yarn changes what a carpet can be asked to do.
Performance Under Real Conditions
Sun Exposure
Colour is rated for three years of direct outdoor use. Because the pigment sits inside the compound, sunlight degrades the surface far more slowly than it does a printed alternative.
Rain and Poolside
Water sits on the PVC coating rather than being taken into the yarn. Squalls pass, the cord surface air-dries, and the terrace returns to use quickly.
Chlorine and Salt Air
Splash-out from a chlorinated pool and salt-laden coastal wind are conditions the compound is formulated for, so the carpet can remain at the water's edge rather than being moved under cover.
Foot and Furniture Load
The braid cushions underfoot while holding a firm, level surface. Chairs and tables sit without rocking, and the coil recovers its shape once the load is removed.
Specification
Standard specification below. Diameter, shade, coil pitch and edge finish are made to order.
Material
Textilene yarn — high-tenacity polyester filament with a PVC coating, UV-stabilised in the compound
Construction
Herringbone-braided yarn wound into continuous concentric coils
Shape
Round
Pattern
Herringbone braid on a heathered ground, fine concentric coils
Colour
Heathered graphite — deep slate grey flecked with silver-white yarn (custom palettes on request)
Colour Fastness
Pigment dispersed in the PVC compound, three-year outdoor colour rating
UV Stability
Stabilisers carried in the compound, resistant to chalking and embrittlement
Pool and Coastal Use
Formulated to resist chlorinated water and salt air
Mildew Behaviour
Resists mildew and musty odour in damp conditions; the braid airs through
Breathability
Braided structure lets air circulate through the coil
Diameter
160–300 cm standard; other sizes on request
Surface Behaviour
Water sits on the yarn surface and runs off; the cord surface air-dries after rain
Outdoor Suitability
All-weather; specified for uncovered patios, decks and poolside use
Edge
Closed continuous rim
Application
Patio, pool deck, balcony, terrace, garden, sunroom
Care
Vacuum or hose down; mild detergent and soft brush; air-dry flat
Customisation
Diameter, palette, coil pitch, edge finish, label and packaging
Supply
OEM / ODM, 100 pcs per size, full container and LCL
Across the body — the braid keeps the same pitch and shade from the centre rings out to the perimeter.
What It Does for the Space
Defines the Zone
The round form anchors a seating group on arrival, without a furniture layout being needed to make the area read as one unit.
Soft Landing Underfoot
Springy braided construction feels warm and forgiving underfoot over hard stone, tile or deck boards.
A Restrained, Technical Palette
A graphite ground with silver flecks sits calmly beside timber, rattan, concrete and planting — a neutral that reads architectural rather than decorative.
Moves With the Season
Light enough for one person to lift and roll, so it can go under cover for winter or be shifted out of the sun without help.
Where It Works
Patio and Terrace
Poolside Deck
Balcony and Sunroom
Garden and Campsite
The round format suits a defined outdoor group — a lounge set, a balcony table for two, or a pair of sun loungers — and anchors it without requiring a rectangular footprint. Laid on decking, stone or timber, the surface is dry again soon after heavy rain, so the space returns to use quickly. Coastal terraces and chlorinated poolsides are listed deliberately: those are the sites where the coated yarn justifies its specification. Sheltered interior settings work as well, though this carpet is designed first for open-air use.
OEM and ODM Programme
Carpets are coil-woven in our own facility from Textilene yarn we specify and control, which keeps diameter, shade and lead time under direct control rather than at a subcontractor's schedule.
01
Brief and Sample
Send diameter, colour reference and target construction. We return a strike-off for approval.
02
Yarn and Colour Run
Textilene yarn is compounded to the approved shade and checked for batch-to-batch consistency.
03
Coil Weaving
Carpets are woven to the confirmed diameter with coil pitch and winding tension held to specification.
04
Inspection and Packing
Diameter, concentricity, edge integrity and shade are checked before rolling and export packing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Textilene, and why specify it for an outdoor carpet?
Textilene is a PVC-coated high-tenacity polyester yarn, originally developed for outdoor furniture, shade cloth and poolside seating. The compound carries the pigment and the UV stabilisers, the filament provides tensile strength, and the finished yarn is smooth enough to braid into a dense coil. It is specified here because it holds colour in sunlight, resists chlorine and salt air, stays firm under furniture load and dries quickly after rain.
How does the carpet cope with pool chlorine and sea air?
Both are addressed at the yarn stage rather than applied afterwards. The PVC compound resists chlorinated pool water and salt-laden coastal air, the two conditions that break down cotton, jute and sisal fastest. Poolside and coastal terraces are therefore primary applications for this carpet, not compromises.
How does a coil-woven round differ from a cut-and-join round rug?
The entire carpet is wound from one continuous cord rather than assembled from cut segments, so there are no spliced joins or visible breaks across the surface. Continuous radial winding also distributes tension evenly, which keeps the carpet lying flat instead of cupping at the centre or waving at the edge.
How is it cleaned and maintained?
Vacuum it, or hose it down and allow it to air-dry flat. Work stubborn marks with a mild detergent solution and a soft brush. Because nothing sits between the cords and there is no backing layer beneath it, there is no reservoir for moisture after a rinse.
Can the diameter and shade be customised?
Both are made to order. Diameters from 160 cm to 300 cm are standard and other sizes can be quoted; the graphite palette, coil pitch, edge finish, label and packaging can be matched to an existing range.
Request a Quotation
Send us your diameter, shade reference and order quantity, and we will confirm pricing, sampling and lead time.
