Performance & Easy Care Rugs

Performance rugs are engineered for high-traffic households — they're stain-release (spills wipe up rather than soak in), fade-resistant under UV light, and many smaller sizes are machine-washable. The fiber is typically polyester or polypropylene. The trade-off vs. wool: less plush underfoot, more durable in the long run, easier to live with day-to-day.

Some sizes — typically 5'×7' and smaller — are machine-washable in a standard home washing machine on a cold gentle cycle. Larger performance rugs are not machine-washable but can be hosed off outdoors or professionally cleaned. The style labels which sizes are machine-washable.

Performance rugs are easier to live with: better stain release, easier cleanup, fade-resistance, often machine-washability for small sizes. Wool rugs feel softer underfoot, develop a patina with use, and last longer in low-to-medium traffic rooms. Pick performance for high-traffic family rooms, mudrooms, kids' rooms, and pet zones; pick wool for living rooms and bedrooms where the rug doesn't get hammered.

Some styles are explicitly rated for outdoor use on covered patios — they handle humidity, indirect sun, and occasional moisture. The style labels indoor/outdoor compatibility. Don't use a Quince performance rug in direct sun or on an exposed patio long-term — UV degradation eventually shows even on fade-resistant fibers.

Standard sizes — 5'×7', 5'×8', 8'×10', 9'×12', and runners. Machine-washable variants are limited to 5'×8' and smaller; larger sizes are hand-cleanable or professional.

Yes, rugs may be returned for a full refund or exchange within 365 days of the delivery date. Rugs are subject to a $35 restocking fee for storage and handling.