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).