Last week we were contacted by a luxury hotel owner. His words were full of disappointment: "The carpet I ordered for 15 thousand euros is unusable. The colors are dull, the material started fraying after just one month, and the design doesn't look at all like I imagined." Unfortunately, this isn't an isolated story.

In our 15 years of experience, we've encountered several similar cases. Clients who chose a cheaper supplier, often without deeper knowledge about carpets, ended up paying twice - once for the failed carpet and again for its replacement. Why does this happen? And how can it be avoided?

Manufacturing custom printed carpets isn't just about someone taking your design and "printing" it on a carpet. It's a complex web of interconnected decisions where every mistake can ruin the entire project. It starts with material selection - polyamide, wool, or polypropylene? Each has its place, but only if you know when to use which.

For example, wool carpets are beautiful in hotel entrance areas, but in high-traffic areas they wear out quickly. Polyamide carpets excel in commercial spaces, but their shine can be distracting in cozy restaurants. And then there's the question of backing - many "suppliers" don't even know about it, but an unsuitable backing can destroy even the most beautiful design.

But material is just the beginning. The real magic happens when selecting digital printing technology. At GDmatsEU we work with three main technologies - each has its advantages and is suitable for different types of projects.

Let's return to our hotelier's story. When he approached us, we discovered that his original supplier was actually an agency that specializes in various printed products. Nothing wrong with that, but a carpet isn't just another printed product. It's an investment that must last for years and withstand thousands of steps daily.

For our hotelier we eventually created a new carpet. We chose our GD1200 Frisée with felt on the underside for noise reduction, used Colaris technology to preserve the fine details of his logo and design elements, set colors precisely according to color swatch books, which are always an inseparable part of selecting appropriate color shades. The result? After five years the carpet still looks like new and the hotel received several compliments from guests for the beautiful interior.

Our advantage doesn't lie only in technical knowledge. Thanks to partnerships with the best carpet manufacturers throughout the European Union, we can select optimal solutions for every project.

But perhaps most importantly, we are partners, not just suppliers. When you contact us, you get not only a price estimate but comprehensive consultation. We discuss the carpet's purpose, frequency of use, expected lifespan, maintenance possibilities. Only this way can we propose a solution that truly meets your needs.