Why Don’t Rugs Have Tog Ratings?

When shopping for cozy additions to your home, you might come across tog ratings on duvets or blankets — but never on rugs. So, why is that?

What Is a Tog Rating, Anyway?

A tog rating (short for thermal overall grade) measures how well a material insulates and retains body heat. The higher the tog, the warmer and cozier the item — which makes sense for things like:

• Duvets

• Blankets

• Winter coats

These are all designed to wrap around the body and trap warmth.

So Why Not Rugs?

Rugs, while definitely capable of making a room feel warmer and more comfortable, aren’t given tog ratings for a few key reasons:

1. Different Purpose

Rugs aren’t meant to wrap around you — they sit on the floor, offering comfort underfoot and adding style or insulation to a room. Tog ratings are all about how warm something feels when used with your body heat, which doesn’t apply here.

2. Varying Conditions

The warmth of a rug depends heavily on what’s beneath it (e.g. wood vs. concrete) and how much of the floor it covers. There’s no consistent way to apply a single tog value across all these variables.

3. Other Measures Exist

Instead of tog ratings, rug warmth can be gauged by:

• Pile thickness – thicker rugs feel warmer

• Material – wool is naturally insulating

• Rug pads – underlays help block cold from the floor

🏠 Want a Warm, Cozy Rug?

If you’re after something that’ll keep your toes toasty in winter, look for:

• High-pile or shag rugs

• Wool or wool-blend options

• A quality rug pad for insulation

You’ll get that snug vibe without needing a tog chart!