Camping & RV Mats Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Sizes, Materials and MOQs
Camping and RV mats are a steady seasonal category for outdoor, caravan and RV accessory retailers. Buyers want mats that are light, washable and large enough to cover the area under an awning, and that look good enough to sell on design. If you're planning a wholesale or private label range, the decisions that matter most are size, material, weight and order planning.
This guide explains how to specify camping and RV mats, how sizes and GSM work, how MOQs affect your range, and what to ask a camping mat manufacturer in India before you order.
What is a camping or RV mat?
A camping or RV mat is a large outdoor mat laid outside a caravan, motorhome, RV or tent, usually under the awning. It defines the outdoor living space, keeps sand, mud and grass out of the vehicle, and packs away flat or rolled. Most wholesale mats in this category are woven from polypropylene (PP) straws, often in reversible designs.
Why woven polypropylene?
Woven PP is the most common material for camping and RV mats because it is:
Lightweight, so it is easy to carry, roll and store in an RV locker or car boot.
Washable: sand and dirt shake or hose off, and the mat dries quickly.
UV resistant, so it is suited to long periods in the sun.
Breathable: the open weave lets water and air through to the ground underneath.
Design-friendly: Jacquard weaving allows geometric, striped and patterned designs, often reversible.
Virgin vs recycled PP for camping ranges
Factor | Virgin PP | Recycled PP |
Material | New polypropylene | Post-consumer PP containers and bottles, cleaned, shredded and re-extruded |
Colours | Widest range, including brights | Wide range; confirm pale shades with samples |
Performance | Lightweight, washable, UV resistant | Comparable performance when well made; approve samples first |
Claims | Standard product | Recycled-content messaging, ideally backed by GRS certification |
Typical use | Bright family and festival ranges | Eco and sustainability-led ranges |
RV mat sizes guide
The right size depends on the vehicle, the awning and where the mat will be sold. Use this as a starting point, then confirm against your customers' awning sizes.
Use | Typical size range | Notes |
Step and entrance mats | Around 3 × 5 ft | Outside the door to catch dirt |
Tent porches and small pitches | Around 4 × 6 ft to 6 × 9 ft | Easy to carry and pack |
Caravan and small RV awnings | Around 8 × 10 ft to 9 × 12 ft | Common sizes for caravan awnings |
Large RV and motorhome awnings | Around 9 × 16 ft to 9 × 20 ft | Covers the full length of larger awnings |
Streamflow makes camping and RV mats from 3 × 5 ft to 9 × 20 ft, including custom sizes within this range, so you can match the sizes your market sells most.
Understanding GSM and weight
GSM (grams per square metre) tells you how much material is in the mat. It affects how the mat feels, how it lies on the ground, its pack weight and its freight cost. A heavier mat can feel more substantial, while a lighter one is easier to carry and cheaper to ship.
Streamflow's mats range from 300 to 600 GSM, depending on size. When you compare quotations, always compare like for like: the same size, the same GSM and the same material.
What to specify in your brief
Use this checklist when briefing a camping mat manufacturer in India:
Sizes: exact dimensions, plus any custom sizes.
Designs and colours: your own artwork or supplier-developed designs; reversible or one-sided.
Material: virgin PP, recycled PP or both.
Weight: target GSM, or ask the supplier to recommend one for each size.
Finishing: edging style and any accessories such as carry bags or straps.
Branding: labels, swing tags, barcodes and care instructions.
Packing: how each mat should be packed for your warehouse and your sales channel.
Quantities: pieces per design and per size.
Destination and season: your port and the date the goods must arrive.
How MOQs shape your wholesale range
Minimum order quantities are usually set per design, so the number of designs you choose drives your minimum total order. At Streamflow, the MOQ is 500 pieces per design. For example, a range of four designs needs at least 2,000 pieces in total.
To make the most of your MOQ:
Start with your strongest designs and add more once sell-through is proven.
Use colourways of a proven pattern to refresh the range.
Plan sizes around what your customers actually buy.
Discuss repeat orders early so production can be planned for the next season.
Planning lead times around the camping season
Camping and RV mats sell seasonally, so timing matters as much as price. Work back from your in-store or online launch date:
Brief and quotation: share sizes, designs and quantities.
Sampling: approve design, colour, size, weight and packaging. At Streamflow, samples are paid and the sample cost is credited against your first order.
Production: Streamflow's production lead time is typically 30–45 days, depending on the order.
Shipping and clearance: allow for sea transit to your port and for customs clearance.
Many buyers review new collections at trade fairs ahead of the season. Streamflow exhibits at Spoga+Gafa in Cologne, the garden and outdoor living trade fair, and has exhibited at Domotex USA.
Packing and shipping
Agree packing before production starts. Streamflow packs each mat in a poly bag, then packs the mats in HDPE bales for shipment. We ship FOB Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or CIF to your nominated port:
FOB: you appoint your own forwarder and pay the sea freight from the Indian port.
CIF: we arrange sea freight and insurance to your nominated port.
Questions to ask a camping and RV mat supplier
What size range do you make, and can you make custom sizes?
What GSM do you recommend for each size?
What is your MOQ per design, and your production lead time?
Do you extrude and weave in-house?
Do you offer recycled PP, and are you GRS certified?
Are you a Sedex member with a recent SMETA audit? Are you ISO 9001 certified?
What is your sample policy?
How are the mats packed, and can you apply our labels and barcodes?
Which Incoterms and ports do you work with?
Why buyers choose Streamflow for camping and RV mats
Woven polypropylene mats made in India since 1994, from three plants and a warehouse in MIDC Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
In-house extrusion, colouring and weaving on Jacquard looms built on Japanese technology.
Sizes from 3 × 5 ft to 9 × 20 ft, at 300–600 GSM depending on size.
MOQ of 500 pieces per design, with a production lead time of 30–45 days, depending on the order.
A Sedex member with a SMETA 4-pillar audit by Intertek India (September 2026), and ISO 9001 and GRS certified.
PLEXCONCIL Top Export Awards for 17 consecutive years.
See our camping and RV mats, our export and wholesale terms, our private label service and our certifications.
Frequently asked questions
What size should an RV mat be?
It depends on the awning. Small caravan awnings often suit mats of around 8 × 10 ft to 9 × 12 ft, while larger RV awnings may need 9 × 16 ft to 9 × 20 ft. Streamflow makes mats from 3 × 5 ft to 9 × 20 ft.
What are camping and RV mats made of?
Most are woven from polypropylene (PP) straws, which are lightweight, washable and UV resistant. They can be made from virgin or recycled PP.
What is the MOQ for wholesale RV mats?
MOQs vary by supplier. Streamflow's minimum order quantity is 500 pieces per design.
What GSM should a camping mat be?
It depends on size and how you want the mat to feel and pack. Streamflow's mats range from 300 to 600 GSM, depending on size.
How are RV mats packed for export?
At Streamflow, each mat is packed in a poly bag, and the mats are then packed in HDPE bales. We ship FOB Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or CIF to your nominated port.
Can I order RV mats under my own brand?
Yes. Streamflow makes camping and RV mats in your designs, colours and sizes, with your labels and packaging.
Plan your next camping season
Send us your sizes, designs and quantities, and our export team will reply with a quotation and sample options.
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