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Notes from Ardakan on specification, buying and the production floor. Written for importers, distributors and specifiers who have to make a decision from a spec sheet.

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Journal photograph Latest October 2026 · 1 min Tile MOQ and Mixed Container Loads: How to Combine Designs and Sizes in One Shipment How minimum order quantities work for porcelain and ceramic tiles from Iran, and how to mix several designs and sizes in one container or truck without going over the weight limit. Read the article →
Traditional Persian glazed mosaic tilework in cobalt blue and turquoise on a mosque iwan Guide Oct 2026 Persian Tiles: History, Patterns and How They Are Made in Iran Today A guide to Persian tiles: 3,000 years of glazed tile in Iran, the techniques behind the blue domes of Isfahan, the patterns to know, and how Iranian tiles are produced today. Read 1 min Journal photograph Guide Oct 2026 Red Body vs White Body vs Porcelain Tiles: Which One Should You Buy? The three tile bodies explained: what red body, white body and porcelain (vitrified) tiles are made of, how they differ in water absorption, strength and price, and where to use each. Read 1 min Journal photograph Journal Sep 2026 Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile: Technical Specs for High-Traffic Projects Compare porcelain and ceramic tiles by water absorption, PEI abrasion, breaking strength, slip resistance (R-rating/DCOF), and cost per m². Read 1 min Forklift loading a palletized tile shipment into an export container Journal Sep 2026 FCL Container Logistics & Tile Palletization Guide Technical guide to 20ft/40ft container loading, pallet specs by tile size, ISPM 15 compliance, and breakage prevention for tile export. Read 1 min Marble-look porcelain tiles on a roller conveyor in a tile factory production line Journal Sep 2026 How to Import Porcelain Tiles from Iran: B2B Buyer's Guide Complete guide to sourcing porcelain tiles from Iran — factory clusters, quality grades, HS codes, EAEU tariffs, and export clearance for B2B buyers. Read 1 min Buyer comparing marble-look and stone-look floor tile samples of different sizes in a tile showroom Journal Aug 2026 A Buyer's Guide to Iranian Ceramic Tiles: Materials, Sizes and Certifications What to check before importing ceramic tiles from Iran -- red body vs. white body vs. porcelain, common export sizes, and the certifications that matter. Read 1 min
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