1. N atural F iber R ugs The eco-terrific alternative

2. Natural Floor Coverings  Animal Fibers  Wool  Silk  Plant Fibers  Jute  Sisal  Seagrass  Hemp 2

3. Origins  Wool & Silk  Asia, Central America, India, Middle East  Jute, Sisal, Seagrass, & Bamboo  Mexico, Brazil, Africa, Southeast Asia 3

4. Materials  Jute – light tan to brown  Derived from stem fibers in coastal southern India  Sturdy, easily woven  Sisal – light yellow to creamy white  Derived from the agave sisalana cactus plant indigenous to Brazil and Africa  Smooth texture effective in high-traffic areas 4

5. Materials  Seagrass – sage-green to olive  Derived from tropical grasses indigenous to China  Extremely stain-resistant  Bamboo – yellows, reds, browns  Derived from bamboo in Asia  Smooth texture repels most liquids 5

6. Financial Highlights  Sales increased 12%  Markets expanded – 25 total  Promoted 7 socially responsible projects 6

7. Company Highlights 7 Sold 300 sisal rugs Eliminated formaldehyde in cotton Expanded to 15 organizations Partnered with SunLit Hats to make palm leaf hats Partnered with UN Millennium Development Goals projects in Africa 1993 1998 2001 2006 2010