Rug Care

Damp or wet rugs should be hung in a well-ventilated area to dry
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When not in use, the rug should always be stored in a dry area and should not be put away damp
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Always store your rug out of direct sunlight, as prolonged exposure to the sun can damage the outer
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Do not use detergents when cleaning your rug as they will damage the waterproofing
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Do not scrub the rug with brushes or sharp tools. This too will damage the waterproofing
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Wash the rug by hosing with cold water only
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The rugs are able to be re-waterproofed if necessary

It is possible that in a heavy rain, some moisture may penetrate through the seam, even though the stitching is sealed. This can be due to the positioning of the stitching and will not affect the overall performance of the rug.

Moisture may also penetrate the rug if a horse is standing with their head or backside to the weather, especially in heavy rain. This is completely normal and will happen with any rug. It does not mean that the rug leaks or is faulty.

 

The denier is the strength of the outer layer of your rug. The higher the denier, the stronger the outer will be and the more likely the rug will be to last a long time. Generally, a higher denier rug will be more expensive than a lower denier rug.

Canter for Cancer rugs come in 1200 and 1680 denier. We have chosen not to stock 600 denier rugs as we have found they tend to come to the end of their lives sooner compared to a higher denier rug. Our aim is to provide you with functional rugs at an affordable price.

 'Fill' measures the weight of the polyester fill inside a synthetic rug. A lightweight summer rug can vary from a plain cotton lining and 'zero fill' or 'no fill', to a light 100 gram 'fill'. The 100 gram 'fill' can also fall under the medium-weight category (or in-between).

Heavy winter weight rugs tend to come with a 200-300g fill. The weight of the rug that your horse requires will depend on a few varying factors, such as the climate where you live, and how much your horse feels the cold.

You can also purchase one of our stable rugs to combine with a higher fill rug if your horse is clipped, or very cold where you live.