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title: "Sourcing Carpets, Rugs & Mats"
summary: "Hand-tufted area rugs and machine-woven carpets. Tianjin vs. Guangzhou production."
category: "guide"
date: "2026-03-18"
author: "Withyou Trip Sourcing Team"
image: "/images/blog/sourcing-carpets-rugs-hero-unique.png"
---
# Floor Art: Sourcing Rugs
Phase 3 (Textiles).
## 1. Key Categories
* **Area Rugs:** Polyester print (cheap), Polypropylene (durable).
* **Door Mats:** PVC coil, Coconut fiber.
* **Bath Mats:** Memory foam, Diatomite (quick dry stone).
## 2. Production Hub
* **Tianjin (Wuqing):** The carpet capital of China. 80% of machine-made carpets come from here.
* **Guangzhou:** Strong for bath mats and door mats.
## 3. Shipping Volume
* Rugs are bulky.
* **Fold vs. Roll:** E-commerce sellers need RUGS that can be FOLDED into a small box, not rolled (classic shipping). Ask for "Foldable Backing" technology.
## Summary
Designs can be copied. Focus on the backing material (Anti-slip dots vs. Canvas).