Many rugs today are marketed as silk are in fact artificial silk rugs made of vicose fibers. Rugs made of vicose are technically vicose rayon. These types of rugs present several unique problems for those that own and clean them. If you own a vicose rug, it is important to understand the advantages and drawbacks of this type of fiber. Vicose is made of wood pulp and cotton by-product. Watch the video below to learn more: