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.

Nanimarquina: kilims, flowers, bold colours and embroidery

The designers of the modern Spanish carpet supplier Nanimarquina have been creative – and have brought out four new, very different collections: kilims with subtle organic patterns (Telares), carpets with expressive flowers or in flower shapes (Flora), plain-coloured dhurries (Colors) and an embroidered indoor-outdoor series (Silhouette).

Heymat: Designer mats with colour gradients

Rusty orange like rock formations in the morning sun, green like the forest or blue like the sea and fjords: in its new DIS collection, design floor mat supplier Heymat shows the colours of Norwegian nature. Again, this collection has been created in cooperation with the design studio Vera & Kyte (Bergen, Norway). The gentle colour gradients from soft to rich tones are intended to reflect the special light conditions at dawn. DIS is available in three sizes and, like all Heymat design mats, is made of recycled materials.