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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 Guide October 2026 · 1 min 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 the article →
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 Journal photograph 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 Journal photograph 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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