An enterprise whose activity is the tailoring of car mats can bring a stable income to the owner for years. Starting a business for the production of car mats does not require a large start-up capital and special skills. It is important to ensure that rugs look neat, stylish, are made of durable material and are easy to clean. The scale of the business depends entirely on the financial investments that a novice entrepreneur can afford to make. You can create a large manufacturing facility, or you can set up a small production of car rugs with your own hands on the basis of a car wash, service station.

Our business valuation:

Starting investment - about 100,000 rubles.

Market saturation is average.

The complexity of starting a business is 5/10.

Production features

The first step is to study the supply and demand in the opening region. A large number of competitors can seriously complicate the sale of finished products.

To open a small workshop, you need to find and rent a small room and purchase equipment for sewing car rugs. The equipment must be serviced by a specialist. Sewing factory will not be able to do without patterns, threads, needles, pins and, of course, carpet, from which rugs are sewn.

Schemes for the sale of goods should be drawn up in advance. Focusing on the customer base, you can control the volume of production. It is better to sell rugs in small batches or to sell them to shops and car services.

Making car mats to order is a service that will significantly increase the income of the enterprise. It is important in the process to carefully consider the wishes of the client, and perform the work carefully and accurately. In the case of successful cooperation, the entrepreneur will acquire not only a permanent customer, but also make an excellent advertisement for his products, which will help attract new customers.

Material for sewing rugs

Car carpet is one of the most popular materials used to make car floor mats. Its advantages are a high level of moisture resistance, abrasion resistance, ease of cleaning and durability. The material in the manufacture is covered with a special composition that prevents rotting and ignition.

Carpet for car mats can be two-layer or three-layer. The two-layer coating consists of a synthetic pile applied to a rubber base. Three-layer textile has a higher cost and consists of a layer of rubber, polymer and synthetic pile. The polymer material creates additional protection against moisture and dirt.

When tailoring car rugs to order, it is necessary to ensure that the product exactly repeats the curves of the interior. It depends on it appearance interior, as well as the level of its protection from dampness and dirt.

If the rugs are made of textiles with a short pile, then the logo can be embroidered or applied using a special paint.

The cost of the material depends on the method of manufacture, density, length of the pile. For example, needle-punched carpet is much cheaper than its counterparts in the manufacturing process of which other technologies were used. Tufted coating has an average price value. The most expensive material is premium carpet.

Textiles are sold in rolls of different lengths (from 20 to 40 m), the width of the material is 1.9 m. The cost of a running meter varies from 300 to 800 rubles. and depends on the volume of purchase, the quality of the material and the manufacturer. A special polypropylene thread for overlock is sold in large spools, costing about 180 rubles.

Workshop equipment

Titan DK 2500 AG - stationary overlocker for sewing rugs

An overlocker is required for sewing car rugs. Worth a special sewing machine from 45 000 rub. and above, and is intended for processing the edge of the product.

Without overlaying, the edges of the rug can crumble, unravel:

• the device aligns the edge of the product, cutting or bending the excess and unnecessary;
• the cut is being processed;
• if necessary, using a sewing machine, you can connect two or more parts.

The turning of synthetic material is carried out with an elastic string consisting of two or more threads. The process depends on the thickness of the fabric.

To give the rug the desired shape, cardboard and electronic patterns are used, the price of which is from 65 to 120 rubles. a piece.

If funds allow, then it is worth buying a special semi-automatic cutting machine, which allows you to minimize the consumption of carpet and reduce the time spent on cutting.

The easiest way to make a company logo or any other image is with a special embroidery machine, which costs about 250,000 rubles. Reliable fixation of rugs is ensured by Velcro sewn on the inside of the cover.

Financial part

The cost of one rug reaches 300 rubles. Selling price - from 1100 rubles. a piece. The field of deduction of all necessary expenses, the net profit will be about 800 - 850 rubles. from each product. A small production will pay off within 2-4 months.

Today, the production of EVA mats is a profitable and low-competitive business that does not require you to make huge investments. Our products are in great demand in the market, so you can as soon as possible recoup the investment and start earning. We admit that when we were just starting to study the technology for the production of car mats, we really lacked such an offer.

We are selling a ready-made highly profitable business with the prospect of further partnerships, the relevance of which you can see by getting acquainted with the results of our sales. At an early stage of our cooperation, we will introduce you to the basic principles of the production of rugs, train employees and advise on setting up the necessary equipment.

One of the most important components for high-quality and successful production of EVA mats are unique patterns. There are already more than 1,000 of them in our database. All patterns were developed by our highly qualified specialists and are confirmed by real photos of the sets, so you can be sure of the quality of the products. Also, for your convenience, we have collected all the information on the availability of standard fasteners, the properties of standard flooring and other features of each car.

We offer you the following range of business packages:

1. START - 100 thousand rubles (150 patterns)
Equipment: sewing equipment prepared for this production, a set of patterns (150 pcs.). Presses for installing eyelets, clips and a set of punches.

2. BASIC - 200 thousand rubles (300 patterns)
Equipment: sewing equipment prepared for this production, a set of patterns (300 pcs.). Presses for installing eyelets, clips and a set of punches.

3. PROFESSIONAL - 500 thousand rubles (500 patterns + website)
Equipment: sewing equipment prepared for this production, a set of patterns (500 pcs.). Presses for installing eyelets, clips and a set of punches. Website for selling eva mats on the Internet.

Not so long ago, when buying rugs, car owners chose among universal rubber or textile models. Most motorists have come to the conclusion that these car mats are not quite suitable for the climatic conditions of our latitudes. In addition, the questionable hygiene of such mats can expose the car to the risk of corrosion.

Now, with the advent of new auto topics synthetic materials, more and more car enthusiasts prefer EVA floor mats. Such rugs are made of environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic polymer. This material is characterized by a complete absence of smell, easily withstands temperatures down to -55 °, has fire-resistant and water-repellent properties. EVA car mats have a corrugated structure, thanks to which they perfectly retain moisture and alluvial dirt. Well, and most importantly - these rugs have an excellent aesthetic appearance and are made taking into account the characteristics of the interior of each car.

How to sew EVA mats?

Pattern preparation

First of all, the electronic database is selected ready-made templates patterns for a specific make and model of car. If there are no patterns in the database, then you need to take the dimensions from the real car. For these purposes, use a sheet of A1 paper and a marker. The paper is placed at the location of the rug in the passenger compartment and the contours of the floor are marked with a felt-tip pen. This method of manufacturing patterns is recognized as the most suitable and accurate. Since the patterns are made in full accordance with the characteristics of the interior of each car. If there are patterns in in electronic format they are simply printed on a large format printer.

cutting

A sheet of EVA material, in the required color, is placed on the cutting table with the smooth side up, honeycomb down. A pattern is applied on top, the contours are outlined with a white marker. When the entire set of patterns is transferred to the EVA sheet, you can start cutting out future car mats. Cutting must be at a right angle. This can be done with a cutting disc knife.

edging

Next, proceed to the edging of the already cut blanks from the EVA sheet. The edging gives the rugs a finished look and protects the cut points from mechanical stress. It is better to start edging from the bottom of the rug, smooth side up. As an edging, a belt sling made of polypropylene or similar materials is usually used. The optimal width of the tape is 30 mm, while the edging, as a rule, is performed in 2 additions.

Mounting installation

EVA mats can be fastened with Velcro, universal metal eyelets or plastic hooks. Also, the mats can be fixed with the help of standard fasteners provided in the car interior. If Velcro is sewn on a sewing machine, then a special press is required to install the eyelets to install metal fittings.

What equipment is needed?

Sewing machine

The best machines for sewing EVA mats are walking foot sewing machines, which are specifically designed to work with heavy materials. The walking foot consists of two parts - internal and external. When the inner foot holds the material, the outer foot, synchronously with the lower rail, moves it. Thus, the necessary adhesion and reliable fixation of the stitched material is achieved. Optimal choice machine: Typical GC 0303. Alternative: Shunfa SF 0303. For high volume production: Typical GC 2605.

Turner

The model of the binder for sewing EVA mats must be selected based on the specific width of the mat. To do this, the size of the opener of the binder should approximately correspond to the width of the mat to be bound. After you have decided on the model, you must select the appropriate size, namely the width of the entrance. The edging is done in 2 additions. The tilters themselves, according to the type of installation, can be mortise or overhead. Plunge binders lay down the binding better on turns, but take time to change the needle plate. Universal overlay binders are quickly installed on a standard needle plate, but the quality of the edging in a curve is slightly inferior to the mortise binder. Optimum choice of mortise binder: Khsew KHF18. The optimal choice of overlay binder: Khsew KHF66. If the width of your rug is 10 mm or more, then most likely you will need to produce a binder according to custom order. Our mechanics can make a custom-made binder for your individual tasks.

cutting equipment

Cutting EVA sheets is best done with a rotary cutter with a blade diameter of 100 or 110 mm. This type of knife allows you to easily cut straight and curved lines. The optimal choice of cutting knife: Minerva RSD-100. Alternative options: Minerva RSD-110, Dayang RSD-100.

Press

Press for metal fittings can be selected from mechanical or electrical models. If you plan to make custom car mats, a hand press will probably suffice. If it is planned mass production, then a more productive electric press is better suited for these tasks. Regardless of the type of press, nozzles for the used metal fittings are purchased separately, in hardware stores. Optimum choice of mechanical press: PRESMAK TEP-1. The optimal choice of electric press: Typical GZ-818.

* Calculations use average data for Russia

The mat is an indispensable accessory in the car interior, helping to keep the inside of the car clean, preventing dirt from the soles of the shoes from spreading through the cabin. A good car mat is made neatly, looks stylish, lasts a long time, and is easy to clean.

Car manufacturers offer their customers to purchase branded car mats with the company logo. This is a product good quality, but quite expensive, so car owners prefer to use the services of entrepreneurs who tailor rugs to order. Some motorists use rubber mats, which have a serious drawback: melted snow and mud quickly turn into puddles under the feet of the driver and passenger. The textile mat absorbs liquids, but does not allow them to penetrate further onto the cabin floor. In the summer, the car carpet mat absorbs dust and prevents it from spreading throughout the cabin.

Usually, the business of tailoring car mats is started by the owners of a car service, car dealership or car wash, because it is easier for them to sell products. Where to find customers and how to sell a product are the most important questions, and organizing production is not at all difficult. If there is strong competition in your area and other car mat manufacturers have excellent distribution channels, then it will not be easy to fight for a good income.

To open your own production of car mats, you will need a small workshop, sewing equipment, a person who knows how to handle this equipment, patterns, carpet and threads.

Textile rugs are sewn from car carpet. This material has increased moisture resistance and sewn up from pollution, is easy to clean and lasts a long time, as it is resistant to abrasion. The carpet is impregnated with a special composition that prevents rotting, as the mat is constantly in a humid environment, and ignition, which makes the use of car carpet safer.

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Car carpet consists of two or three layers. Two-layer is a synthetic pile applied to a rubber base. A three-layer carpet is a rubber base, a waterproof layer of polymeric materials and a synthetic pile. A three-layer carpet is more expensive, but more reliably protects the interior of the car from moisture and pollution due to the waterproof layer. However, a two-layer carpet is able to perform the tasks facing it. On the carpet with a short pile, the car logo is applied with a special paint or embroidered. The mat is cut out in such a way as to repeat all the curves of the car interior and protect the floor from moisture and dirt as much as possible.

The cheapest carpet is produced by needle-punched (non-woven) from polyester fiber with a density of 450g/m2. In the middle price range there is a tufted polypropylene fiber carpet with a pile height of 6 mm and a density of 650 g/m2. The rubber base does not lose elasticity even at sub-zero temperatures. Carpet premium class is made from propylene double twisted fibers. The height of the pile reaches 10 mm, the density is 1100 g / m2. Carpet looks great in the cabin, pleasant to the touch, reliable in operation.

Carpet is sold in rolls 1.9 meters wide, winding 20, 30.40 meters, that is, the number of linear meters can be from 38 to 76. The price per linear meter ranges from 200 to 600 rubles, depending on the quality of the material and the volume of purchase.

Overlock costs 35-60 thousand rubles. This is a special sewing machine for finishing the edges of the rug. Car carpet needs to be processed with an overlock, otherwise the rug will begin to bloom. The overlock simultaneously cuts off excess fabric, processes the cut, and can stitch two parts at the same time. You need to grind synthetic fabric with an elastic stitch, which is also facilitated by the use of an overlock. Seams can be two-, three- and four-thread, depending on the thickness of the material. The design features of the overlock should ensure the convenience of processing corners and cuts.

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To give the rug the desired shape, a pattern is used. Through online stores, you can buy up to 500 types of patterns for all kinds of car models. Patterns are made of cardboard or electric cardboard. The cost of one pattern is 50-100 rubles.

For cutting rugs, you can purchase a semi-automatic cutting machine, this will help minimize carpet consumption and significantly speed up the cutting process, as well as increase cutting accuracy.

The soldering of special inserts, which are called “thrust bearings”, is carried out using a semi-automatic thermo-soldering machine. This equipment, like a cutting machine, is very expensive, the bill goes to hundreds of thousands of rubles, it is rarely purchased by novice car mat manufacturers. As a rule, entrepreneurs who have established mass production of products and need to reduce the time to manufacture a unit of goods tend to automate production.

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Customers willingly order logo embroidery on the rug. Embroidery is done with an embroidery machine. Modern industrial embroidery machines are equipped with microprocessor devices to achieve high speed embroidery. Embroidery programs are entered into the machine's memory. The cost of an industrial embroidery machine is from 200,000 rubles.

Carpet overlockers require a special thread made of polypropylene. Through the Internet, you can buy threads of any color at a price of 180 rubles per bobbin.

In addition, for the production of rugs, you will need eyelets, eyelet installation equipment, rug hangers and a good industrial stapler. To ensure a secure fit in the cabin, Velcro can be attached to the mat from the inside.