For more than 50 years, Kaleen has built a reputation as a leading manufacturer, importer, and distributor of multi-category resources in today’s floor covering market, working with designers and retailers to provide beautiful top-quality rugs, carpets, and home accessories for homes around the world. We’re proud to offer luxurious handmade rugs, as well as many other innovative products. To learn more about Kaleen and stay updated on what we have to offer, explore the articles below.
Even importers who faced tariff pressure mitigated the issue by planning and focusing on the premium segment. “Last year was amazing and we have surpassed last year,” said Blake Dennard, senior vice president of Kaleen. Even with tariffs, “at our end of the business, it’s not going to stop [the customer], so the downturn doesn’t affect us as much.” He added that the company is up double digits and is going with the momentum, adding 23 collections and 100 styles.
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For active homes, Kaleen focuses on carpets that hold their look, clean up easily, and feel great every day. Those advantages come from smart responsible fiber choices, solid construction, and the right surface design and feel, explained Monty Rathi, CEO and owner at Kaleen.
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From Kaleen’s perspective, the lift in wool and wool-blend demand is absolutely a mix of style and sustainability, according to Monty Rathi, owner and COO of Kaleen. “Wool has always been a core part of our story because it delivers the rich texture, color clarity and dimensional pattern that consumers and designers want. In the last few years, more of our partners are specifically asking for natural fibers and better-performing, longer-lasting floor coverings, and wool sits right at that intersection,” Rathi explained.
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Ten years ago, Kaleen exhibited in a 10 x 15-foot space and showed nine products. This year, it showcased 23 new styles in a 40 x 60 booth. “Surfaces has turned out better results for us each year, and we’re not taking a step back,” said Blake Dennard, senior vice president of sales. “It would take us nine months in the field to accomplish what we accomplish here in three days.” At Surfaces, Kaleen held nearly 300 meetings, during which it showcased products from its four divisions. “Our customers were calling us and saying, ‘We need new products,’” said Monty Rathi, co-owner/COO. On that point, Kaleen delivered.
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Blake Dennard Discusses Kaleen's Message at Surfaces February 3, 2026—Blake Dennard, Senior Vice President with Kaleen, and Kemp Harr discuss Kaleen’s new products and programs at Surfaces 2026. Watch the video, filmed at the show, for more details.
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The growth in the luxury segment spans both broadloom carpet and area rugs. To that end, mills are looking to benefit from either or both subsegments.
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At the heart of this shift are evolving perspectives on how consumers interact with their homes. “Customer tastes have shifted,” says Monty Rathi, owner of Kaleen, which specializes in fabricated rugs. “They are tired of machine-made and standard-sized rugs. They now seek custom sizes that make their homes feel unique and special.”
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Indeed, in times of economic uncertainty or softer demand, consumers often pivot to more affordable or investing in heritage flooring options, said Monty Rathi, COO, Kaleen. "Soft surface - especially broadloom - offers a compelling value proposition compared to hard surface alternatives," he said.
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For Kaleen, “2024 was the biggest year we had,” said Blake Dennard, senior vice president of sales, even after the company exited the machine-made rug category in 2023. “Even dropping half our business, we had a 12 percent increase in 2024.”
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Kaleen Broadloom and Custom Rug Options Target Discerning Consumers
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