Stäubli: Latest technologies for future challenges

International rug manufacturers are constantly launching new collections. Whether noble, original, classic or modern, the designs have one thing in common: weavers must pay attention to the efficiency of their production means in order to survive in today's market. In the field of machine-woven rugs, Stäubli has secured its place in the production halls of renowned rug manufacturers with its Alpha rug weaving systems.

Now Stäubli is presenting its latest weaving system, the Alpha 560 Universal. It features new technologies and is designed to bring benefits to weaving mills that help to increase efficiency and thus productivity. The system allows a weaving width of 5.3 m and thus the simultaneous weaving of different (design and size) rugs in order to optimally meet market demands. Rug manufacturers and designers benefit from the versatility of design options, including cut pile and flat-weave, patterning on the ground, weft patterning as well as reverse, sisal and also high pile.

In addition, the ease of operation and high reliability is said to provide weavers with a pleasant production atmosphere. This face-to-face carpet weaving system from Stäubli not only features many technological highlights, but is also accompanied by intensive Stäubli services that include clear pre-purchase advice, training before weaving, services even years after purchase. The Alpha 560 Universal is the result of continuous development, designed to offer weavers the latest technologies for future challenges.

Zollanvari: Dreamtime Chants

The fusion of south Persian tribal aesthetics, Aborigine ‘soul’ paintings and contemporary artistic movements in particular Spatialism is at the heart of the Dreamtime Chants Collection created by Zollanvari Studio, a collection developed for Zollanvari‘s 75th Anniversary.

Trend forward, foldable & eco-friendly

Thanks an innovative flat-woven construction, Balta Home‘s Esprit rugs are foldable and very light-weight; ideal for online selling ond compact storage instore. Every Esprit rug features a well-balanced, on-trend design in black and beige colour hues.

The flat-woven Palma rug collection is inspired by beaches, waving palm trees and tropical sunsets, and will add a cosy holiday vibe to every room, terrace or patio. The collection features a wide variety of multicoloured in- and outdoor rugs. The Esprit and Palma rugs are all made of UV-stabilized, non-shedding and hard-wearing high-quality polypropylene yarn.

Reduce is Balta Home‘s sustainable QA-CER certified rug collection. Every Reduce rug of 160 x 230 cm contains 92 recycled half-litre plastic bottles what makes this rugs an eco-friendly altenative when looking for an affordable trendy and durable rug. Reduces rugs are foldable and very light weight.

Zollanvari: Traces

The concept behind the new Traces collection from Zollanvari emerged from many sources - from primitive tribal art to modern minimalist paintings and sculpture by way of Chinese and Japanese ink paintings with a nod to prehistoric cave paintings. The simplicity of this collection using undyed wool in natural colours, or a minimal number of colours, marries archaic art and the contemporary desire for sobriety and purity.

Peyer-Syntex: Functional and fashionable

New qualities, exciting article and colour worlds as well as familiar articles in new designs and colours characterise the new 2022 collection from Peyer-Syntex. For example, the extremely durable Mira carpets: these very practical carpets, equipped with an additional anti-slip function, are made with an extremely robust fabric on the surface, which is intended to ensure a high level of living comfort both indoors and outdoors. The material is also antibacterial and opens up a fashionable as well as practical alternative for use in numerous living areas such as the kitchen, hallways, balcony or terrace, in mobile homes or caravans, in camping areas or in children's rooms, and even in the bathroom as a bath mat or bathroom rug.

Mira is easy to clean and can be cut to the desired shape. Peyer-Syntex promises fast delivery even for small quantities, as well as direct shipping to the end customer as part of the logistics offer.

Bomat: Handmade, in custom sizes

Bomat offers exclusively handmade carpets and rugs in custom sizes. The Belgians have their own production in India (handloom) and mainly use natural fibres such as wool, linen, hemp and silk.

Artisan Project: Natural wool textures

The inspiration behind Artisan Project‘s Shepherd‘s Rug was Nina Mohammad-Galbert‘s love of the array of natural wool textures and shades. “Rather than contrive a pattern, I wanted the wool to create the story in the carpet,” says the creative director of the company, which is located in Fez, Morocco, and also offers bespoke collections. The rugs are handmade by women‘s weaving cooperatives.

Reuber Henning: hand-woven carpets in „painterly“ colours

Twill – that is the name of the new, slightly mottled hand-woven carpet collection by Reuber Henning. It was inspired by the Italian still life painter Giorgio Morandi, who worked exclusively with a few subtle shades of colour such as pastel orange, coral, ochre and brown tones to create a harmonious, yet unusual atmosphere.

Theo Keller: Beni Ouarain – subtle, colourful and unique

The Moroccan Beni Ouarain has many faces, and Theo Keller shows several of them in its product range. The classic version is beige, with a characteristic diamond pattern, and hand-knotted from pure new wool. Another version has the same design, is made from the same material, but is much more eye-catching with its deep berry or purple colouring.

Mc Three: Natural tones and delicate patterns

Muted natural tones and delicate patterns characterise the current collections of the Belgian weaver Mc Three. The slightly irregular graphic-organic Beni Ouarain designs go well with this colour scheme.