Runner Area Rugs
They are used in non standard places, where large rugs can not be disposed, but it would be advisable not to leave undecorated areas. Though runner area rugs may be disposed at some furniture objects, like a bed or a mirror to arrange the closest square around them. That is these manufactures are rather loaded with mechanic influence, so they must be made of materials, those are capable to withstand to wear and tear.
A great part of runner area rugs made nowadays are performed of synthetic materials. Such stuffs are suitable as for production as for fulfillment of utility function. Inasmuch runner area rugs are engaged with decorative function too, the question appears about preservation of colors during washing.
The synthetic meets this claim properly, because it is well painted and polymer stuff defends effectively the dye from negative influence of external factors.