This stair carpet runner is made using a needlepunch technique, a manufacturing process that involves lots of short staple fibres being stuck together whilst punched with a barbed needle. Typically, this type of carpet is used in offices, schools, airports etc. This runner won't pull or snag, nor will it tread down or flatten.The pile of this carpet runner is extremely durable and will not flatten down. Due to its construction, the runner is great for pets and is pretty much indestructible. It has been classified as a heavy domestic product, suitable for high-traffic areas like staircases.This stair runner has a latex, gel backing, making it non-slip on hard flooring such as Wood, Vinyl or Ceramic tiles. The runner is also anti-slip on carpet, though effectiveness depends on the thickness of the carpet it is placed on. Whilst being anti-slip, the backing is also 100% waterproof and rot proof, ensuring the carpet will not shrink or wrinkle when wet.The texture of this carpet is fairly coarse, offering a firm feel with minimal comfort. This product is made to be durable, practical & low maintenance. The carpet is made using Polypropylene, a man-made fibre with fantastic properties. This carpet is 100% bleach proof and stain resistant, with resistance to fading from UV sunlight. It is also anti-static and moth proof. The product has a low radius of ignition and has been hot nut tested to comply with British standards (BS 4790).This product is professionally finished to the exact size you order! HARD WEARING & DURABLE STAIRCASE RUNNER - Our stair runners are created using 100% Polypropylene with a thickness of 7.2mm, making them extremely durable and perfect for high-traffic stairways. Material: 100% Polypropylene (Stain Resistant). Thickness: 9mm.