Luxury carmats. Where ?

[Mark V8]

I'm after a luxury set, thick pile, stitched edges rather than the webbing, that sort of thing.
Ebay seems to be awash with the usual garbage advertised as 'the best', 'the finest' etc yadda, yadda.....so thats out of the question.
The OEM options, whilst providing an excellent fit, are just not thick enough. I'm after thick, luxurious wool.
Anyone here know of such a company out there ?

[Super Bad]

http://www.carmats4u.com

[Mark V8]

Super Bad said:

http://www.carmats4u.com

Looks like polypropelyne that stiffens and bends over time.
Why the recommendation ? Have you used them in the past ?

Edited by Mark V8 on Monday 16th February 01:14

[Super Bad]

Yes, I ordered a set of tailored red mat's for my elise last year

[SMKurt]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

[Super Bad]

SMKurt said:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

[Mark V8]

So. Looks like no-one knows, eh ? Thats fairly unique on Pistonheads..... the font of all knowledge.

[Wollcage]

justmatz.com or .co.uk

[Mark V8]

Bit too 'Barry' and not enough colour choice on the 'executive range' for my tastes mate, but thanks.

[dtmpower]

http://www.autostyle.co.uk/

used these before - were ok for a few years then started to loose their shape and pile.

[Mark V8]

dtmpower said:

http://www.autostyle.co.uk/

used these before - were ok for a few years then started to loose their shape and pile.

You are joking, right ?

[tog]

If you want decent stuff, I'd find a decent car trimmer and get some bespoke ones made, from proper Wilton carpet.

[Mark V8]

tog said:

If you want decent stuff, I'd find a decent car trimmer and get some bespoke ones made, from proper Wilton carpet.

Thats the stuff ! Any recommendations ?

[7ommy]

http://www.justmatz.co.uk/

try them had some good ones previously

[tog]

The only guy I have used myself is David Nightingale, but there are plenty of others out there. Basically all you want is a small (in domestic terms) piece of carpet, cut to shape and edged correctly. You could do it yourself if you're handy with a needle - just go to a carpet shop and grab a couple of offcuts of a decent wool carpet and you're halfway there.

Some more on vintageknowledge.co.uk.

Edited by tog on Monday 16th February 12:26

[Mark V8]

tog said:

The only guy I have used myself is David Nightingale, but there are plenty of others out there. Basically all you want is a small (in domestic terms) piece of carpet, cut to shape and edged correctly. You could do it yourself if you're handy with a needle - just go to a carpet shop and grab a couple of offcuts of a decent wool carpet and you're halfway there.

Some more on vintageknowledge.co.uk.

Edited by tog on Monday 16th February 12:26

Thanks for those links, particularly the list of trimmers as I've got a classic that could use a little interior titivation...
I've just had a chat with my local carpet shop and they will cut my selected carpet to shape using my existing OEM mats and 'whip' the edges using wool for £1 a foot !
Result.
The collective mega-brain that is Pistonheads will always come through !

[va1o]

Whats wrong with the manufacturer OEM carpet mats? They are always the best imo.

[Mark V8]

va1o said:

Whats wrong with the manufacturer OEM carpet mats? They are always the best imo.

As I said in my opening post they cant be faulted on fit though I'm after thick, plush rugs....

[Kentish]

Mark V8 said:

Super Bad said:

http://www.carmats4u.com

Looks like polypropelyne that stiffens and bends over time.
Why the recommendation ? Have you used them in the past ?

Edited by Mark V8 on Monday 16th February 01:14

Depends which ones you buy, I went for the luxury carpet set and they have the leatherette stitched edging.

They look nicer in the flesh but here are some pics.....

Complete with OEM floor fixings:-

[G_T]

For Lamb's wool;

http://www.easirider.com/lambswool_overugs.htm

Not used them personally but they're a good company according to the Jaguar Forums.