Manfred Barfuss: Hand-woven rugs made of recycled PET bottles

Manfred Barfuss’ Pro Natura Collection comprises hand-knotted (Eco Rug, Eco Shaggy), hand-tufted (Eco Loop) and hand-woven (Summertime) rugs made of a wool-like yarn derived from recycled PET bottles.

The Summertime product is hand-woven in India in a variety of very natural-looking yet vibrant shades. Usable on both sides both indoors and outdoors, these easy-care rugs are very popular with the public, according to Barfuss, and come in three sizes: 80 x 75 cm, 130 x 190 cm and 160 x 230 cm. Retailers can also make use of a special Summertime Box for presenting rolled up carpets at the POS, which is part of Manfred Barfuss’ ingeniously thought-out Pro Natura store concept.

Paulig: Shimmering surfaces, colour melanges

The Star Collection of Paulig Teppiche: silky, shimmering viscose and virgin wool. Paulig has launched a new and very flat flatweave line: Star Moda, with viscose wrapped delicately around lightly coloured woolen yarn, creating a subtly changing surface. The products are available in 18 colour combinations.

The Star Atoll line rugs are made of densely thick wool yarn interwoven with Star yarn that casts a delicate sheen, creating a catchy, intriguing look. The viscose yarn for combining with the taupe-hued wool weft thread can be unicolour or bi-colour. Star Atoll rugs come in all 18 colours of the Star Collection, and like Star Moda are available up to a weaving width of 600 cm.

Beat Tamoure is an allover design with casually distributed horizontal pattern elements and fine colour accents. The characteristic black warps of the Beat Collection accentuate the tones of the melange yarns, and the very flat woven structure of these rugs makes them ideal for entrances and dining areas. The Beat Tamoure E 125/62 product comes in all colours of the Beat Collection, and is available in weave widths up to 400 cm.

Natural fibres and metal threads, hand-woven

Black-dyed fique fibres, natural new wool and shiny metal threads in copper, silver and gold: The carpet collection Uilas Noche by Ames is hand-woven in Colombia; it takes the artisans up to 20 days to finish one of the unique pieces.

Tom Tailor/Theo Keller: Funky Orient – hardwearing chenille carpets

Oriental patterns are cool. At Tom Tailor they are funky, too – thanks to the contemporary colours with which the Funky Orient collection combines them, turning them into fashion statements.

Tabriz, Heriz or Keshan patterns, woven from soft chenille yarn and slightly modified, appear in shades such as grey, turquoise, gold or rosewood. The fine weave structure allows for a detailed patterning and is very durable at the same time. So Funky Orient also fits wonderfully into the dining area – and into the living area anyway. The collection is now available from Theo Keller, directly from stock.

Theko Deluxe / Theo Keller: Tibetan mythology, made to measure

Dragons, flowers, cloud bands: traditional designs from Tibetan mythology also work really well in combination with modern furnishings. The Dhingri Wool made-to-measure series is a new addition to the Theo Keller's high-end range Theko Deluxe.

The mystically expressive and very durable carpets are hand-knotted in Nepal from pure new wool (80 knots) – in bespoke measurements. The special dyeing process makes for a vivid play of colours in the pile.

Balta Home: The carpet in the box

What looks like a pizza box and does not take up any more space is the shipping packaging for Balta Home's current foldable carpet rage: Rewind is an indoor-outdoor flatweave made of recycled yarn, which is obtained from old plastic bottles; Refold is an indoor low-pile carpet made of recycled polyester and cotton. Both qualities can be easily folded and can therefore be shipped at a much lower cost than rolled up – which also makes it easier to store them.

Retailers who sell Rewind, Refold or other Balta Home carpets online will receive high-resolution photo material, product videos and descriptions as well as pictograms which emphasize the product advantages. Balta Home also offers dropshipping.

AKO - Kolckmann: Plasticiser-free, with improved slip protection

Sometimes life pulls the rug out from under your feet. Ako Kolckmann specializes in making sure that this won't happen: The broad anti-slip matting programme ensures that carpets stay safely in place, no waves form and nobody stumbles.

The family business's latest development is called Ako Prima, a glass yarn fabric coated with acrylic foam (registered utility patent). Especially on all smooth floors made of wood, tiles, laminate, stone or vinyl, the mats offer a considerably improved slip protection.

The underlay is manufactured in Germany and, according to the company, is free of plasticizers, odourless and consists of harmless materials. It can also be used under short-pile carpets, is washable and easy to cut.

Explorug / Alternative Technology: Trying out custom-made rugs before ordering

Custom-order rugs offer personalized possibilities, as they can be adapted exactly to the rooms of the prospective customer according to their wishes. However, the custom rugs cannot be "tried out" before purchase, since these have to be made first. This is exactly why some prospective customers are hesitant: Should they still order and take the residual risk that the rug will not look that good in their rooms after all?

Reinkemeier-Rietberg: Broad product range with all-round service

As a manufacturer, wholesaler and specialist in logistics, Reinkemeier-Rietberg is a real all-rounder when it comes to carpets and carpet shipping and is therefore a reliable, flexible partner for online trading. The wide range of products includes photogenic and affordable rugs, lush green artificial grass or carpets with vivid woolly structures and expressive patterns. Numerous articles can be ordered in custom sizes.

The German company provides its customers with texts, images and marketing information for online presentations. They also offer dropshipping; delivery to the end consumer is by parcel or freight forwarding; packaging and inserts comply with the retailer's specifications.

Further services include processing of end customer returns, transmission of shipment information and inventory data.

Inigo Elizalde Rugs: Handmade carpets with a tropical flair

The tropics and the Rio Carnival have inspired Inigo Elizalde Rugs to create the fresh, flowery and vibrant carpet designs of the Carioca collection. The rugs are handmade from different materials such as virgin wool or nettle fibres, also in custom sizes, colours and materials.