Is the non-slip backing machine washable and does it remain effective after washing?

Yes, the rug is machine washable and features a safe non-slip backing. The backing is designed to remain effective after washing, as the entire rug can be laundered.

Simons Maison

Esmira Ivory And Midnight Blue Rug Machine Washable See Available Sizes

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CA$179.00CAD

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This machine-washable area rug features a low-pile polyester surface with a non-slip backing and a printed distressed Heriz-inspired medallion pattern in ivory, midnight blue, and rust brown. It is suitable for indoor floor use, provides a soft underfoot feel, and is easy to care for as it can be machine washed. The rectangular rug is available in multiple sizes and includes a serged edge without fringe.

Color: Ivory And Midnight Blue
Material: Soft polyester fibre
Style: traditional, classic
Category: Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Color

Patterned Blue

Size

200X275CM150X230CM240X300CM275X365CM

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Specifications

A luxurious machine washable rug with a traditional Heriz design, featuring an ivory background, midnight blue accents, and a soft velvety feel.

Machine washable, non-slip backing, low pile, does not shed, soft polyester fibre

Color: Ivory And Midnight Blue · white
Material: Soft polyester fibre
Style: traditional, classic
Gender: unisex
Condition: new
Category: Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Additional Attributes

machine washable
non-slip backing
low pile
does not shed
velvety feel
soft polyester fibre
Heriz design
traditional
floral pattern
central medallion

Product Insights

The Esmira Ivory and Midnight Blue Rug from Simons Maison is a machine-washable polyester rug that delivers velvety softness rivaling wool, along with exceptional durability: after repeated washing, the backing stays grippy, colors keep, there is no shedding, and the pile resists flattening. Spills bead up for easy blotting, and the rug is colorfast, fade- and mildew-resistant, and dries quickly due to its low pile. However, the largest size (275×365 cm) requires a commercial washer, while smaller sizes fit home machines. The rug is lightweight for easy repositioning, but medallion alignment must center on the furniture grouping, not the room. It suits entryways and dining rooms, with size options for compact or full seating arrangements.

Verified claims

Washer size: Largest size (275×365 cm) requires a commercial washer.
Drying: Low pile retains little water, so the rug dries fast after washing.
Durability: After repeated washing: backing stays grippy, colors keep, no shedding.
Pile resilience: Pile resists flattening and shedding, preserving height and pattern.
Stain and fade resistance: Stains bead up; polyester resists mildew and UV fade.
Washability: Survives frequent machine washing without shedding, fading, or backing degradation.
Spill cleanup: No color bleeding from spills; machine washing keeps the non-slip backing intact and prevents shedding.
Portability: Polyester construction makes the rug light enough for one person to lift and reposition.
Care: Rug is machine-washable: dries quickly, no shedding, colorfast, and spills bead for easy blotting.
Colorfastness: Colorfast polyester resists fading, bleeding, and fiber loss.
Softness: Polyester fibers deliver velvety softness rivaling wool.
Maintenance: The rug is non-shedding and machine-washable.
Spill resistance: Resists moisture-based stains and allergens.
Placement: Center the medallion under the seating group, not the room; use a glass-top coffee table.
Rooms & size: Best suited for entryways and dining rooms; choose the largest size for full seating or the smallest for compact spaces.
Room fit: 150×230 cm suits entryways; 275×365 cm suits living rooms.
Wash logistics: The 275×365 cm variant requires a commercial washer; smaller sizes fit home machines.
Medallion alignment: Center the rug’s medallion on the furniture grouping, not the room walls.
Weight: The polyester construction makes the rug lightweight and easy to reposition.
Backing after washing: Safe non-slip backing stays effective after machine washing.

Product record

Title: Esmira Ivory And Midnight Blue Rug Machine Washable See Available Sizes
Brand: Simons Maison
Price: 179 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Polyester fiber feel and performance

The polyester fibers in this rug deliver a velvety feel that can closely mimic the softness of wool, providing underfoot comfort comparable to higher-priced wool rugs—ideal for barefoot areas like bedrooms where plushness matters.
Because low-pile polyester constructions hold up better against flattening than high-pile versions, this rug's low pile height reduces the visibility of foot-traffic tracks and furniture dents, making it a more durable choice for living rooms and bedrooms where some daily traffic occurs.
Unlike wool rugs that can shed loose fibers and require frequent vacuuming, polyester rugs are inherently non-shedding, which keeps the surrounding floor cleaner and reduces maintenance effort in busy households.
Polyester fibers resist trapping allergens and moisture, which helps reduce the risk of mold and mildew growth—beneficial for anyone managing indoor allergies or living in a humid climate.
Polyester's exceptional dye acceptance means the intricate Heriz pattern and sharp midnight-blue contrasts will stay vivid and resist fading over time, which helps the rug maintain its decorative impact even in sunlit rooms.
Most polyester rugs are lighter than wool or dense synthetics, so this rug is easier to lift and reposition when you rearrange furniture or want to clean underneath—a small but meaningful advantage in a multipurpose room.
The polyester fibers are hydrophobic, so liquid spills bead up on the surface rather than soaking in immediately, giving you a window to blot them before they reach the backing—a practical safeguard in homes with kids or frequent entertaining.

Sizing and placement for a medallion rug

A coffee table placed over the Esmira’s medallion naturally anchors the pattern — but a solid tabletop obscures the motif, so a glass-topped design, or one with an open base, keeps the medallion visible and continues the centering effect from the seated view.
In an entryway with open floor space, the Esmira’s medallion acts as a centered focal point that greets guests immediately — the traditional motif sets a formal first impression, and the machine-washable construction makes it practical for high-traffic door zones.
The Esmira’s medallion does its best work when seating is arranged around the rug’s perimeter, leaving the center open between the sofa and chairs — this turns the medallion into a standalone focal point, which is exactly the layout the Heriz-style centerpiece was designed for.
Professionals center the medallion on the main furniture arrangement — not the walls — so the rug’s focal point and the room’s focal point agree; aligning to the room perimeter will often shift the medallion off-center relative to the sofa and chairs, making the rug look crooked even when it isn’t.
Unlike an all-over repeating pattern, a medallion rug is built around a single dominant centerpiece that draws the eye to the middle; on the Esmira, that means the Heriz medallion should sit in an open area — if it’s cut by a sofa or covered, the rug loses its visual anchor and reads as an interrupted fragment.
In a dining room, the Esmira’s medallion will be covered by the table during use, so the design reveals itself fully only between meals — making it a better fit for a formal dining room where the rug decorates the space when not in use, or for a breakfast nook with a pedestal table that allows the medallion to peek out.
Because the Esmira’s medallion is the literal center of the design, any misalignment — even a few inches — reads immediately as crooked; measure the distance from the medallion’s center to the front edge of the sofa or the edge of the coffee table rather than eyeballing it, because the symmetrical pattern makes off-center placement glaring.
The Esmira’s largest size (275×365 cm / roughly 9×12 ft) is the variant that can host a full seating group with front legs on the rug and the medallion remaining exposed in the open middle — the smaller 150×230 cm (5×7 ft) version turns the medallion into a concentrated focal point suited to compact seating nooks, under a coffee table, or in an entryway where the entire rug is visible.

Machine washing and long-term care

The low pile height holds minimal water after the spin cycle, so the rug dries much faster than a plush or tufted rug — an underrated longevity edge, because lingering dampness is what typically causes mildew and backing rot in washable rugs that stay wet too long.
The largest available size (275x365cm) is roughly 9'x12', which surpasses the capacity of standard home washers; it demands a large-capacity 4.5+ cu. ft. machine or a commercial laundromat unit, otherwise the rug cannot tumble freely, leaving detergent residue and straining the washer motor.
Because polyester is a non-shed fiber, the rug won’t gradually thin or release fuzz into your washing machine’s lint trap — the high-traffic central medallion and border retain their crisp definition even after dozens of laundry cycles.
Unlike printed or surface-dyed traditional rugs that bleed when soaked, the polyester yarns in this rug are inherently colorfast — the deep midnight blue is integral to the fiber — meaning repeated washes won’t muddy the ivory field, preserving the sharp Heriz-pattern contrast for years.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Rectangular decorative area rug seen from above with a central geometric medallion and ornate border; distressed vintage-style pattern in light ivory background with darker blue and brown motifs; no visible fringe and edges lie flat on a wood floor.
Overall shapeRectangular rug shown fully within the frame, edges visible on all four sides and lying flat on a wood plank floor.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high)
Central medallionLarge symmetrical geometric medallion centered on the rug, composed of layered stepped outlines and floral-inspired motifs, darker than the background.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.62 (high)
Border and corner motifsDecorative border around the rug with repeating angular and floral motifs and distressed texture, corners contain smaller framed elements echoing the central design.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (medium)
Surface finish and textureWorn/distressed printed look with irregular color variation and simulated aging across the pattern; pile texture not individually visible at this resolution.
Edge detailClean bound edge with a narrow tonal border around the rug; no fringe is visible.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (medium)
Primary color contrastDistinct contrast between the light ivory background and the darker blue ornamental pattern concentrated in the medallion and border.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Top-down lifestyle shot on a warm wood floor with a small wooden side table, a shallow textured bowl holding a round stone object, and warm directional lighting casting soft shadows.
Supporting surfaceLight-toned wooden plank floor visible around the rug, boards running vertically in the image.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Table propRectangular wooden side table positioned over the rug at the top-left quadrant, showing a book and a bowl partially occluding the rug.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.16 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (high)
Bowl and objectShallow textured bowl containing a round stone-like object placed on the table, bowl rim and object create a soft circular highlight.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high)
Book prop legibilitySmall paperback or magazine on the table with printed cover text too small or blurred to reliably transcribe at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium)
Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting from the top-left creates soft shadows from the table and bowl onto the rug and floor, enhancing texture and contrast.
Shot compositionOverhead view slightly rotated so the rug is not perfectly aligned to the image frame; full rug visible with decorative staging in the top-left corner.
Colors
warm ivory· background fieldmidnight blue· medallion and main motifsrust brown· accent distressing and border tones#936D53
02: Product
Close-up of a folded area rug showing the printed pile surface with geometric motifs, the stitched cream binding along the edge, and the fabric backing with a herringbone weave visible inside the fold.
Pile surface patternPrinted geometric and medallion motifs on the rug pile including angular shapes and outlines; visible motifs use light and dark tones and appear worn or vintage-style.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.92 · h 0.60 (high)
Pile texture and finishLow pile with a soft, slightly plush appearance and a printed, slightly distressed finish rather than a high-pile shag.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high)
Edge bindingNarrow rounded sewn binding in a cream color that runs along the rug edge and is visible around the folded portion.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
Backside fabricExposed backing inside the fold showing a dark gray fabric with a white herringbone (chevron) weave pattern.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.64 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
Serger stitchVisible overlock/serged stitching along the rug edge where the backing and pile meet, in a light thread color.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.68 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high)
Dark accent outlinesThin dark (near-black) outline lines define many of the geometric motifs and small solid dark triangular accent visible on the pile.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio close-up composition with the rug folded to show front and back; wood floor background and soft, even lighting produce gentle shadows beneath the fold.
Shot compositionClose-up angled detail shot focusing on a folded section of the rug, with the fold centered in the lower half of the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.54 (high)
Background surfaceWooden plank floor beneath the rug, visible along the bottom and right edges of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high)
Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with subtle shadows under the folded rug and mild specular highlights on the pile fibers.
Colors
warm ivory· pile background/ivory areas#E4E1D5muted midnight blue· midnight blue motifslight tan· tan and brown distressed areas#C3A58Bnear-black· dark motif outlines and accentsdark gray herringbone· backing fabric#3D2214cream binding· edge binding
03: Product
Rectangular decorative area rug shown flat from a top-down view with a large central medallion and stepped border motifs; distressed/vintage appearance with layered color washes and thin serged edge visible around the perimeter.
Shape and viewRectangular rug seen in full from a top-down perspective, positioned with its longer dimension vertical in the image.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.94 (high)
Central medallionLarge symmetrical central medallion with layered geometric and floral motifs, consisting of stepped outlines and an internal floral/star motif.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high)
Border constructionStepped, multi-tiered border surrounding the medallion with repeating angular motifs and smaller corner panels integrated into the field.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (medium)
Surface finishLow-pile woven surface with a distressed, worn-appearance effect created by irregular faded areas and simulated abrasion marks across the field and border.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high)
Edge treatmentThin serged edge in a light neutral tone runs continuously around the rug perimeter.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (medium)
Pattern color outlinesDark outlines and linear accents define many pattern elements, creating contrast between the motifs and the lighter background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.15 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Rug placed on a warm-toned wooden floor, photographed straight-on with even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows; image is centered and fully framed with small visible floor margins around the rug.
Background surfaceWarm medium-brown wood planks visible around the rug edges serving as the supporting surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing the entire rug and small margins of floor on all sides.
Lighting and shadowsEven, diffuse lighting with soft shadows; highlights are minimal and colors appear evenly illuminated.
Image qualitySharp focus across the rug surface with visible fine pattern detail and texture.
Colors
ivory beige· field background#EBDCCBmuted midnight blue· central medallion and major motifswarm distressed brown· distressing and accent washes#B49A7Cdark charcoal· pattern outlines and small accents#141313

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Customer Reviews

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★★★★★Tanya R.July 7, 2026

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★★★★★Aliice S.March 8, 2026

Just as amazing in real life as the picture. Highly recommended!

Q&A

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Is the non-slip backing machine washable and does it remain effective after washing?: Yes, the rug is machine washable and features a safe non-slip backing. The backing is designed to remain effective after washing, as the entire rug can be laundered.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/esmira-ivory-and-midnight-blue-rug-machine-washable-see-available-sizes--13335-25401138?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026