There are various kinds of mats on the market that help businesses achieve their safety, branding and interior design objectives – from risk reduction to decor.

Material choice of mats has an enormous effect on their function. Use these guidelines to select one that will best serve your business.
Polypropylene

Polypropylene is an extremely flexible plastic polymer that is found in medicine bottles, tin foil, shopping bags, drink bottles and carpet fibers, among many other household and industrial applications. Furthermore, it’s widely used for injection molding production processes.

PVC plastic is a highly durable material with exceptional chemical resistance that is relatively cost-effective to mold into complex shapes at relatively low costs and in high volumes. Most commonly, this material is extruded, while it can also be thermoformed into mats through thermoforming technology.

Polypropylene mats are perfect for high traffic areas and can easily be cleaned. Simply brush or vacuum regularly to remove dirt and debris. They also resist stains – should any occur, simply use dry cleaning liquid and gently blot until gone. However, polypropylene may be abrasive so selecting one with a rubber cleat underneath will help minimize movement while protecting you against slips and falls.
Vinyl

Slip-resistant mats for commercial spaces can help keep customers safe from slipping while protecting interior floors from moisture, dirt and debris accumulation. Look for mats with easy-to-clean surfaces such as those designed to be vacuumed, swept or hosed down for the least maintenance hassle and upkeep effort.

Logo mats provide companies with an ideal way to promote their brand while protecting flooring surfaces from wear and tear. With custom commercial floor mats that digitally print company logos in an array of colors onto vinyl loop mats that are both hardwearing and long-wearing, logo mats offer the perfect way to promote the business while protecting it.

Rubber scraper logo mats offer superior wear and abrasion resistance with their raised surface designed to aggressively clean shoes of dirt and debris. Waterhog logo mats work hard to keep shoes dry in wet environments thanks to an extruded-vinyl construction that aggressively scrapes debris while trapping excess water – quick to dry while resisting fading, mildew and fungus growth.
Rubber

Rubber matting material is one of the toughest available, making it perfect for use in heavy-duty mats such as logo door mats that display company names or logos and help patrons feel welcome as they enter a business establishment.

Rubber mats are extremely resilient materials and can be constructed in various ways. One key characteristic of any quality rubber mat is its “mat face”, which should effectively wipe and scrape feet when people walk over it. This can be accomplished with various patterns or designs such as those with pebbles to reduce slipperiness.

Rubber rolled floor mats are an excellent choice for businesses, homes and industrial locations alike. Not only are these non-slip mats safe from slipperiness when wet but they are moisture resistant as well and won’t damage smooth flooring like linoleum or tile when moistened.
Carpet

Commercial mats displaying logos add a brand image that enhances any room, while protecting floors from scrapes and scratches. Mats that feature your company name or colors also make excellent promotional tools to advertise promotions or messages.

Carpet is a luxurious floor covering made of either natural fibers like wool or jute or synthetic materials like nylon. When selecting a carpet, make sure you consider its fiber type, face weight, twist (if applicable), pile density and durability when selecting. Specifically, higher face weight and greater twists increase durability while pile density combats “pile crush”, which compromises its structural integrity by compressing fiber tufts underfoot.

Commercial mats featuring logos come in various materials, from weatherproof polypropylene and eco-friendly rubber, to weatherproof polypropylene. Size and surface options vary, as does custom logo printing – Jet Print Logo Mats use digital printing processes to achieve exceptional clarity for logo designs while Waterhog logo mats have waffle surface that aggressively clean shoes while still displaying a sharp image of their logo design.