Hog Heaven Floor Mats
Hog Heaven floor mats can withstand the toughest circumstance while providing comfort for your feet. With its high-density blended cushion, Hog Heaven mats can help alleviate chronic pain in your legs, feet, and lower back.
Sloped edges ensure Hog Heaven mats have excellent traction while preventing accidents. The molded cushion on the rubber surface prevents it from separating or cracking.
What’s even more impressive is that these mats are electrically static discharge (ESD)–approved, which is extremely important in any workplace setting where electrocution poses a serious risk.
Getting your hands on these Hog Heaven anti-fatigue mats can be a game-changer for anyone on their feet for over eight hours a day, so act now!
Hog Heaven Fashion Anti-Fatigue Mat$64.00Anti-fatigue kitchen mats earn their keep in the first hour on your feet, not the tenth. Standing still on tile, stone, or concrete pushes pressure straight into your heels, knees, and lower back. This cushioned kitchen mat softens that load. It pairs a fabric top that reads like an area...
Anti-fatigue kitchen mats earn their keep in the first hour on your feet, not the tenth. Standing still on tile,...
Anti-fatigue kitchen mats earn their keep in the first hour on your feet, not the tenth. Standing still on tile, stone, or concrete pushes pressure straight into your heels, knees, and lower back. This cushioned kitchen mat softens that load. It pairs a fabric top that reads like an area rug with a dense nitrile cushion built for indoor floors.
What a Cushioned Kitchen Mat Does Before Your Legs Feel It
A hard kitchen floor gives you nothing back. Every step lands and stops, and your legs absorb the whole thing. Stand at a sink or a prep counter for forty minutes and you feel it in your calves first, then your lower back.
A padded kitchen mat works by putting something compressible under you. This one uses a high-density, closed-cell nitrile-blended cushion, which helps eliminate pressure on the lower back and legs. That small amount of give is what keeps a long stretch of standing from turning into an ache.
The second job is traction. Kitchen floor mats sit in the one spot where water, oil, and dropped food all show up. A mat that slides, curls, or goes slick underfoot creates the exact hazard it was bought to prevent. This one is certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute, which runs independent slip-resistance testing for commercial floor products.
The edges matter as much as the surface. They will not crack or curl, and they give a safe transition from the floor onto the mat. A curled corner is the most common way a comfort mat turns into a trip hazard.
Why a Fabric Top, and Why This One
Most anti-fatigue mats are black rubber or vinyl. They work, and they look like they belong in a warehouse. This one swaps that surface for needle-punched, solution-dyed PET fabric at 14 ounces per square yard. Solution-dyed means the color goes into the fiber itself rather than sitting on top of it, and the surface is fade-resistant as a result.
The part that matters most is how the two layers are joined. The fabric is molded to the nitrile-blended cushion, not glued to it, so it will not separate. That is the difference that shows up years in, when a glued mat starts lifting at a corner and this one does not.
Underneath sits high-density, closed-cell nitrile and PVC-blended foam. Closed-cell is the useful part of that description: the cells are sealed, so the cushion is not an absorbent layer. A spill stays where you can deal with it.
Overall thickness is 5/8 inch over a 48-mil backing. A Max version runs 7/8 inch over a 52-mil backing if you want more underfoot. Both come in the same three stock sizes.
Two more things worth knowing. The PET fabric surface is made from at least 90% recycled content reclaimed from plastic, which is unusual for a comfort mat and matters if you are specifying against sustainability targets. And the mat is made in the USA.
Where It Belongs, and Where It Does Not
This mat is made for dry indoor settings. Home kitchens are the obvious fit: the sink, the range, the prep counter, the island where someone stands and chops. It also works well at coffee bars, break rooms, hostess stands, retail counters, registration desks, copy stations, and standing desks. Retail floors are one of its most common homes.
It is not a wet-area mat, and this is the one thing to get right. A commercial cook line, a dish pit, or a bar well means standing water and grease all day. A fabric surface in that environment holds what lands on it and stays damp.
That is the failure mode with fabric-topped comfort mats, and it is almost always a placement mistake rather than a product problem. If the floor you are covering gets hosed down, drained, or mopped through a shift, you want a drainage or grease-rated mat instead. The wider range of kitchen mats covers those wet and greasy zones.
Put simply: if the floor is dry most of the day and the mat is going somewhere people can see it, this is the right call. If the floor is wet most of the day, it is the wrong one.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
First, be honest about how wet the floor gets. Not "does it ever get wet" — every kitchen floor gets wet. The question is whether water sits. A splash at the sink that gets wiped up is fine. A floor that is damp for hours is not. This is the single check that decides whether this mat is the right choice.
Second, size to the work zone, not to the room. Measure where your feet actually go. Stock sizes are 2' x 3' (23" x 32"), 3' x 5' (32" x 58"), and 3' x 12' (32" x 142"). The 3' x 12' is a true kitchen runner for a galley layout or a long counter. Custom sizes come in 3-foot (32-inch) widths at whole-foot lengths up to 60 feet.
Third, check thickness against your clearances. The 5/8-inch version clears most cabinet toe kicks and interior doors without trouble. The 7/8-inch Max gives more cushion but needs more room, so check any door that swings over the mat. Also remember that mat sizes are approximate — rubber shrinks and expands with temperature and time, and manufacturing variance runs 3% to 5%.
Why Mats Inc.
We stock this mat because customers kept asking the same question: something that helps my feet, but that I am not embarrassed to have in a kitchen people walk through. Most anti-fatigue matting answers the first half and ignores the second. Mats Inc. has been sourcing commercial matting since 1964, and we carry this construction specifically for the dry, visible spots where a black rubber mat would look wrong.
Specifications
Surface material Needle-punched, solution-dyed PET fabric, 14 oz/yd², molded (not glued) to nitrile rubber Recycled content PET fabric surface made from at least 90% recycled content reclaimed from plastic Cushion High-density, closed-cell nitrile/PVC-blended foam Overall thickness 5/8" (0.625") on 48-mil backing; Max version 7/8" (0.875") on 52-mil backing Traction Certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) Edges Will not crack or curl; safe transition from floor to mat Stock sizes & weights (5/8") 2' x 3' (23" x 32") — 5.5 lbs.
3' x 5' (32" x 58") — 14.2 lbs.
3' x 12' (32" x 142") — 35.5 lbs.Stock sizes & weights (7/8" Max) 2' x 3' (23" x 32") — 6.5 lbs.
3' x 5' (32" x 58") — 16 lbs.
3' x 12' (32" x 142") — 38.3 lbs.Custom sizes 3' (32") widths, whole-foot lengths up to 60' Size tolerance 3–5% manufacturing variance Colors Coal Black, Cobalt Blue, Cocoa Brown, Granite Recommended use Dry, indoor settings where a fabric-topped anti-fatigue mat is preferred to a vinyl or rubber top Cleaning Rinse with a hose or pressure washer; lay flat or hang to dry; return to service dry Origin Made in the USA Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What is this kitchen mat actually made of?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Two layers. The top is needle-punched, solution-dyed PET fabric at 14 ounces per square yard. Underneath is high-density, closed-cell nitrile and PVC-blended foam over a 48-mil backing. Overall thickness is 5/8 inch, or 7/8 inch on a 52-mil backing if you go with the Max version.
The detail that separates this from cheaper fabric-topped mats is the bond. The fabric is molded into the nitrile-blended cushion rather than glued on top of it, so the two layers will not separate. On a glued mat, the corner lifts, the top layer peels, and you are looking at a trip hazard. The mat is made in the USA.
How do I clean it, and what shortens its life?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Cleaning is simple. Rinse it with a hose or a pressure washer, then lay it flat or hang it to dry. Put it back down only once it is dry — a damp mat on a hard floor traps moisture underneath and can leave a mark on some finishes.
What shortens its life is almost always placement rather than wear. This is a dry-area mat. Put it somewhere that stays wet and the fabric surface is working against what it was designed for. Keep it on a dry floor and clean it on a normal schedule, and the solution-dyed surface holds its color because the color is in the fiber, not printed on it.
Can I use this in a restaurant or commercial kitchen?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
In the front of house, yes. Host stands, register counters, coffee bars, back-office prep areas, and service corridors are all dry-floor zones where this mat performs and looks right.
On the cook line or in a dish pit, no. Those floors carry standing water and grease through an entire shift, and a fabric surface holds both. The manufacturer recommends this mat for dry indoor settings, and that recommendation is worth following. For wet zones you want a drainage-style or grease-resistant rubber mat that lets liquid pass through and gets scrubbed daily. Ask us and we will point you at the right construction for the zone.
What sizes can I get, and is there a runner length for a galley kitchen?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Three stock sizes: 2' x 3' (23" x 32") for a sink or single station, 3' x 5' (32" x 58") for a prep counter or island, and 3' x 12' (32" x 142") as a kitchen runner. That last one is the answer for galley layouts and long counter runs where a small mat just leaves you stepping on and off it.
If none of those fit, custom sizes come in 3-foot (32-inch) widths at whole-foot lengths up to 60 feet. Measure where you actually stand rather than the room itself. And build in a little tolerance — the rubber shrinks and expands with temperature and time, so finished sizes run within about 3% to 5% of nominal.
Will it look like an area rug or like a shop mat?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Like a rug, which is the whole point of it. The fabric surface has the texture and matte finish of a low-pile commercial carpet rather than the gloss of vinyl or the ribbing of rubber. Four colors are available: Coal Black, Cobalt Blue, Cocoa Brown, and Granite. All four are neutral enough to sit quietly next to cabinetry and countertops instead of announcing themselves.
Because the fabric is solution-dyed, the color runs through each fiber rather than sitting on the surface, and the surface is fade-resistant. That is what keeps it from going chalky in a kitchen with a lot of natural light.
Does this work in a home kitchen, or is it meant for businesses?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Both, and home kitchens are one of the places it does its best work. Residential kitchen mats sold at big-box stores are usually thin foam with a printed surface. This is a commercial construction that happens to look residential.
Where it really earns its place at home is the spot you stand longest: the sink, or the counter where someone preps dinner every night. It is also the mat to choose when the kitchen is open to a living or dining area and you did not want something that looks like equipment. Just hold to the same rule a commercial buyer follows — dry floors only.
By Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing, Mats Inc.
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Anti-fatigue kitchen mats earn their keep in the first hour on your feet, not the tenth. Standing still on tile, stone, or concrete pushes pressure straight into your heels, knees, and lower back. This cushioned kitchen mat softens that load. It pairs a fabric top that reads like an area rug with a dense nitrile cushion built for indoor floors.
What a Cushioned Kitchen Mat Does Before Your Legs Feel It
A hard kitchen floor gives you nothing back. Every step lands and stops, and your legs absorb the whole thing. Stand at a sink or a prep counter for forty minutes and you feel it in your calves first, then your lower back.
A padded kitchen mat works by putting something compressible under you. This one uses a high-density, closed-cell nitrile-blended cushion, which helps eliminate pressure on the lower back and legs. That small amount of give is what keeps a long stretch of standing from turning into an ache.
The second job is traction. Kitchen floor mats sit in the one spot where water, oil, and dropped food all show up. A mat that slides, curls, or goes slick underfoot creates the exact hazard it was bought to prevent. This one is certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute, which runs independent slip-resistance testing for commercial floor products.
The edges matter as much as the surface. They will not crack or curl, and they give a safe transition from the floor onto the mat. A curled corner is the most common way a comfort mat turns into a trip hazard.
Why a Fabric Top, and Why This One
Most anti-fatigue mats are black rubber or vinyl. They work, and they look like they belong in a warehouse. This one swaps that surface for needle-punched, solution-dyed PET fabric at 14 ounces per square yard. Solution-dyed means the color goes into the fiber itself rather than sitting on top of it, and the surface is fade-resistant as a result.
The part that matters most is how the two layers are joined. The fabric is molded to the nitrile-blended cushion, not glued to it, so it will not separate. That is the difference that shows up years in, when a glued mat starts lifting at a corner and this one does not.
Underneath sits high-density, closed-cell nitrile and PVC-blended foam. Closed-cell is the useful part of that description: the cells are sealed, so the cushion is not an absorbent layer. A spill stays where you can deal with it.
Overall thickness is 5/8 inch over a 48-mil backing. A Max version runs 7/8 inch over a 52-mil backing if you want more underfoot. Both come in the same three stock sizes.
Two more things worth knowing. The PET fabric surface is made from at least 90% recycled content reclaimed from plastic, which is unusual for a comfort mat and matters if you are specifying against sustainability targets. And the mat is made in the USA.
Where It Belongs, and Where It Does Not
This mat is made for dry indoor settings. Home kitchens are the obvious fit: the sink, the range, the prep counter, the island where someone stands and chops. It also works well at coffee bars, break rooms, hostess stands, retail counters, registration desks, copy stations, and standing desks. Retail floors are one of its most common homes.
It is not a wet-area mat, and this is the one thing to get right. A commercial cook line, a dish pit, or a bar well means standing water and grease all day. A fabric surface in that environment holds what lands on it and stays damp.
That is the failure mode with fabric-topped comfort mats, and it is almost always a placement mistake rather than a product problem. If the floor you are covering gets hosed down, drained, or mopped through a shift, you want a drainage or grease-rated mat instead. The wider range of kitchen mats covers those wet and greasy zones.
Put simply: if the floor is dry most of the day and the mat is going somewhere people can see it, this is the right call. If the floor is wet most of the day, it is the wrong one.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
First, be honest about how wet the floor gets. Not "does it ever get wet" — every kitchen floor gets wet. The question is whether water sits. A splash at the sink that gets wiped up is fine. A floor that is damp for hours is not. This is the single check that decides whether this mat is the right choice.
Second, size to the work zone, not to the room. Measure where your feet actually go. Stock sizes are 2' x 3' (23" x 32"), 3' x 5' (32" x 58"), and 3' x 12' (32" x 142"). The 3' x 12' is a true kitchen runner for a galley layout or a long counter. Custom sizes come in 3-foot (32-inch) widths at whole-foot lengths up to 60 feet.
Third, check thickness against your clearances. The 5/8-inch version clears most cabinet toe kicks and interior doors without trouble. The 7/8-inch Max gives more cushion but needs more room, so check any door that swings over the mat. Also remember that mat sizes are approximate — rubber shrinks and expands with temperature and time, and manufacturing variance runs 3% to 5%.
Why Mats Inc.
We stock this mat because customers kept asking the same question: something that helps my feet, but that I am not embarrassed to have in a kitchen people walk through. Most anti-fatigue matting answers the first half and ignores the second. Mats Inc. has been sourcing commercial matting since 1964, and we carry this construction specifically for the dry, visible spots where a black rubber mat would look wrong.
Specifications
Surface material Needle-punched, solution-dyed PET fabric, 14 oz/yd², molded (not glued) to nitrile rubber Recycled content PET fabric surface made from at least 90% recycled content reclaimed from plastic Cushion High-density, closed-cell nitrile/PVC-blended foam Overall thickness 5/8" (0.625") on 48-mil backing; Max version 7/8" (0.875") on 52-mil backing Traction Certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) Edges Will not crack or curl; safe transition from floor to mat Stock sizes & weights (5/8") 2' x 3' (23" x 32") — 5.5 lbs.
3' x 5' (32" x 58") — 14.2 lbs.
3' x 12' (32" x 142") — 35.5 lbs.Stock sizes & weights (7/8" Max) 2' x 3' (23" x 32") — 6.5 lbs.
3' x 5' (32" x 58") — 16 lbs.
3' x 12' (32" x 142") — 38.3 lbs.Custom sizes 3' (32") widths, whole-foot lengths up to 60' Size tolerance 3–5% manufacturing variance Colors Coal Black, Cobalt Blue, Cocoa Brown, Granite Recommended use Dry, indoor settings where a fabric-topped anti-fatigue mat is preferred to a vinyl or rubber top Cleaning Rinse with a hose or pressure washer; lay flat or hang to dry; return to service dry Origin Made in the USA Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What is this kitchen mat actually made of?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Two layers. The top is needle-punched, solution-dyed PET fabric at 14 ounces per square yard. Underneath is high-density, closed-cell nitrile and PVC-blended foam over a 48-mil backing. Overall thickness is 5/8 inch, or 7/8 inch on a 52-mil backing if you go with the Max version.
The detail that separates this from cheaper fabric-topped mats is the bond. The fabric is molded into the nitrile-blended cushion rather than glued on top of it, so the two layers will not separate. On a glued mat, the corner lifts, the top layer peels, and you are looking at a trip hazard. The mat is made in the USA.
How do I clean it, and what shortens its life?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Cleaning is simple. Rinse it with a hose or a pressure washer, then lay it flat or hang it to dry. Put it back down only once it is dry — a damp mat on a hard floor traps moisture underneath and can leave a mark on some finishes.
What shortens its life is almost always placement rather than wear. This is a dry-area mat. Put it somewhere that stays wet and the fabric surface is working against what it was designed for. Keep it on a dry floor and clean it on a normal schedule, and the solution-dyed surface holds its color because the color is in the fiber, not printed on it.
Can I use this in a restaurant or commercial kitchen?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
In the front of house, yes. Host stands, register counters, coffee bars, back-office prep areas, and service corridors are all dry-floor zones where this mat performs and looks right.
On the cook line or in a dish pit, no. Those floors carry standing water and grease through an entire shift, and a fabric surface holds both. The manufacturer recommends this mat for dry indoor settings, and that recommendation is worth following. For wet zones you want a drainage-style or grease-resistant rubber mat that lets liquid pass through and gets scrubbed daily. Ask us and we will point you at the right construction for the zone.
What sizes can I get, and is there a runner length for a galley kitchen?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Three stock sizes: 2' x 3' (23" x 32") for a sink or single station, 3' x 5' (32" x 58") for a prep counter or island, and 3' x 12' (32" x 142") as a kitchen runner. That last one is the answer for galley layouts and long counter runs where a small mat just leaves you stepping on and off it.
If none of those fit, custom sizes come in 3-foot (32-inch) widths at whole-foot lengths up to 60 feet. Measure where you actually stand rather than the room itself. And build in a little tolerance — the rubber shrinks and expands with temperature and time, so finished sizes run within about 3% to 5% of nominal.
Will it look like an area rug or like a shop mat?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Like a rug, which is the whole point of it. The fabric surface has the texture and matte finish of a low-pile commercial carpet rather than the gloss of vinyl or the ribbing of rubber. Four colors are available: Coal Black, Cobalt Blue, Cocoa Brown, and Granite. All four are neutral enough to sit quietly next to cabinetry and countertops instead of announcing themselves.
Because the fabric is solution-dyed, the color runs through each fiber rather than sitting on the surface, and the surface is fade-resistant. That is what keeps it from going chalky in a kitchen with a lot of natural light.
Does this work in a home kitchen, or is it meant for businesses?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Both, and home kitchens are one of the places it does its best work. Residential kitchen mats sold at big-box stores are usually thin foam with a printed surface. This is a commercial construction that happens to look residential.
Where it really earns its place at home is the spot you stand longest: the sink, or the counter where someone preps dinner every night. It is also the mat to choose when the kitchen is open to a living or dining area and you did not want something that looks like equipment. Just hold to the same rule a commercial buyer follows — dry floors only.
By Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing, Mats Inc.
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Hog Heaven Anti-Fatigue MatStarting at $64.00
Anti-fatigue kitchen mats have to survive the floor they are standing on. In a working kitchen that means grease, dropped oil, hot water, and cleaning chemicals, every day. This one is built from nitrile rubber for exactly that. It is the mat you put where a softer, prettier mat would...
Anti-fatigue kitchen mats have to survive the floor they are standing on. In a working kitchen that means grease, dropped...
Anti-fatigue kitchen mats have to survive the floor they are standing on. In a working kitchen that means grease, dropped oil, hot water, and cleaning chemicals, every day. This one is built from nitrile rubber for exactly that. It is the mat you put where a softer, prettier mat would be ruined inside a season.
What an Anti-Fatigue Mat Does Before a Hard Floor Catches Up With You
Standing still on quarry tile or sealed concrete is harder on a body than walking. Your legs lock in one position and take the load with no relief. The ache starts in the calves, moves to the knees, and settles in the lower back by the end of a shift.
A cushioned kitchen mat interrupts that. This one uses a high-density nitrile-blended cushion, which helps eliminate pressure on the lower back and legs. The cushion is what you are actually buying; the rubber on top is what keeps the cushion alive on a hostile floor.
The other half of the job is grip, and this is where the mat separates itself. Under ASTM C1028-96 it holds a static coefficient of friction of 0.87 dry and 0.85 wet. That wet figure is the one that matters on a kitchen floor, and it is barely below the dry number.
It is also certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute, which runs independent slip-resistance testing for commercial floor products. Sloped edges give a safe transition from the floor onto the mat, and those edges will not crack or curl.
Why Nitrile Rubber, and Why This One
Most comfort mats fail from the top down. Vinyl goes brittle, foam compresses flat, and anything absorbent turns into a sponge for whatever is on the floor. Nitrile rubber is the answer to all three, which is why this construction shows up in the roughest indoor rooms.
The surface is grease and oil proof, and the cushion underneath is grease and oil resistant. It is chemical resistant, so a floor that gets sanitized daily does not degrade it. It is also welding safe, which matters more in a fabrication shop than a kitchen but tells you what the surface tolerates.
Underneath sits high-density, closed-cell nitrile and PVC-blended foam. Closed-cell means the cells are sealed, so the cushion is not an absorbent layer. The manufacturer states the cushion provides years of useful service life.
The two layers are molded together, not glued, so they will not separate. That is the failure you see on cheaper dual-layer mats, where the top lifts at a corner and the whole thing becomes a trip hazard within a year.
Cushion performance is measured, not claimed. The 5/8-inch version compresses 47.8% at 20 psi and 61.6% at 40 psi. The 7/8-inch version compresses 51.0% at 20 psi and 66.0% at 40 psi. In plain terms, the thicker mat gives more under the same weight, which is what you want for longer stretches of standing.
Two more specifications worth knowing. The mat carries an ESD rating of electrically conductive, so it can go in static-sensitive rooms. And it passes flammability standard BS-4790, tested by the metal nut method.
Where It Belongs, and Where It Is Overkill
This is the mat for the wet and greasy side of a kitchen. Cook lines, fry stations, prep tables, dish pits, bar wells, and walk-in approaches all qualify. Anywhere the floor gets mopped, drained, or hosed through a shift, this construction holds up where a fabric or foam mat would not.
It carries the same performance outside the kitchen. Assembly benches, packing stations, welding cells, labs, and any indoor floor where slag, oil, or chemicals are present are all standard placements. That is the same reasoning, applied to a different room.
Where it is more mat than you need is a quiet, dry, front-of-house spot. A hostess stand, a boutique counter, or a home kitchen island does not test any of this. Those spots want a fabric-topped comfort mat that looks like it belongs. The full range of kitchen mats covers both ends.
The real mistake with this mat is undersizing it. Buy one too small and people stand half on and half off it, which puts a foot on greasy tile and defeats the whole purpose. Cover the standing zone, not a token square of it.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
First, measure the working zone, not the room. Walk the station during a shift and mark where feet actually land. Stock sizes run 2' x 3' (23" x 32"), 3' x 5' (32" x 58"), 3' x 12' (32" x 142"), 4' x 6' (46" x 69"), and 4.8' x 8' (58" x 96"). A cook line usually needs a runner length rather than a mat.
Second, pick your thickness by how long people stand. The 5/8-inch version suits stations where staff move between tasks. The 7/8-inch version gives more compression and makes sense where someone holds one spot for hours. Check door swing and cart clearance before committing to the thicker one.
Third, decide whether you need the marked border. The mat comes with a solid black border or with OSHA-approved caution yellow borders on two sides. The yellow version makes the edge visible in a busy room, which is worth having where carts and foot traffic cross the same lane.
Why Mats Inc.
Buyers usually come to us after a comfort mat failed early, and it is almost always the same story: the mat was fine, but it was the wrong construction for that floor. We stock this nitrile mat because it is the one that survives a room with grease, chemicals, and constant washdown. Mats Inc. has been matching matting to real conditions since 1964, and this is what we reach for when the floor is the problem.
Specifications
Surface material Nitrile rubber; molded (not glued) to the cushion so it will not separate Cushion High-density, closed-cell nitrile/PVC-blended foam Overall thickness 5/8" (0.6250") or 7/8" (0.8750") Border options Solid black, or OSHA-approved caution yellow borders on two sides Traction Certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI); ASTM C1028-96 static coefficient of friction: dry 0.87, wet 0.85 Compression deflection 5/8": 47.8% at 20 psi, 61.6% at 40 psi
7/8": 51.0% at 20 psi, 66.0% at 40 psiStatic ESD rating of electrically conductive Resistance Welding safe; chemical resistant; surface grease/oil proof; cushion grease/oil resistant Flammability Passes BS-4790 (metal nut method) Edges Sloped for safe floor-to-mat transition; will not crack or curl Stock sizes 2' x 3' (23" x 32")
3' x 5' (32" x 58")
3' x 12' (32" x 142")
4' x 6' (46" x 69")
4.8' x 8' (58" x 96")Custom sizes Widths of 2' (23"), 3' (32"), 4' (46"), and 4.8' (58"); whole-foot lengths up to 100'. Mats over 60' have up to 2 seams. Size tolerance 3–5% manufacturing variance Recommended use Indoor commercial and industrial settings, including where slag, grease and oil, or chemicals are present Customization Can be customized with a logo, design, or message Cleaning Clean with a neutral pH detergent and rinse with a hose; lay flat or hang to dry; return to service dry Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from a foam kitchen mat?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Two layers instead of one. The top is nitrile rubber, and underneath is a high-density, closed-cell nitrile and PVC-blended foam cushion. A foam mat is just the cushion with nothing protecting it, which is why it flattens and tears.
The two layers here are molded together rather than glued, so they will not separate. Overall thickness is either 5/8 inch or 7/8 inch. The nitrile surface is grease and oil proof and chemical resistant, so a floor that gets sanitized every night does not eat the mat.
How well does it grip when the floor is wet?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Better than most, and there are numbers for it. Under ASTM C1028-96 the static coefficient of friction measures 0.87 dry and 0.85 wet. The small gap between those two is the useful part — a lot of surfaces test well dry and fall apart wet. The mat is also certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute.
Grip only helps if the mat is where feet are, though. The sloped edges give a safe transition on and off, and they will not crack or curl. If you undersize the mat, staff end up with one foot on greasy tile and the traction rating stops mattering.
Can I use this on a cook line, in a dish pit, or near a welding station?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Yes to all three. This construction is made for indoor commercial and industrial rooms where slag, grease and oil, or chemicals are present. The surface is grease and oil proof, the cushion is grease and oil resistant, and the mat is welding safe.
It also carries an ESD rating of electrically conductive, which lets it go into static-sensitive areas that would rule out most comfort matting. Clean it with a neutral pH detergent and a hose rinse, then lay it flat or hang it to dry. Do not put it back down until it is dry.
What sizes are available, and can I get a length for a full cook line?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Five stock sizes: 2' x 3' (23" x 32"), 3' x 5' (32" x 58"), 3' x 12' (32" x 142"), 4' x 6' (46" x 69"), and 4.8' x 8' (58" x 96"). The 3' x 12' is the usual answer for a galley kitchen or a long counter run.
For a full line, custom sizes come in widths of 2' (23"), 3' (32"), 4' (46"), and 4.8' (58") at whole-foot lengths up to 100 feet. Anything over 60 feet will have up to two seams. Allow a little tolerance in your measurements, since rubber shrinks and expands with temperature and time and finished sizes run within about 3% to 5% of nominal.
What does it actually look like on the floor?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Purposeful rather than decorative. It reads as working equipment, which is right for a back-of-house kitchen and wrong for a dining room. Two border treatments are available: a solid black border, or OSHA-approved caution yellow borders on two sides.
The yellow border is worth considering in any room where carts, deliveries, and staff share the same lane, because it makes the mat's edge easy to see. If the mat is going somewhere customers look, a fabric-topped comfort mat is the better-looking choice for that spot.
Can I get one with our logo or a safety message on it?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Yes. This construction can be customized with a logo, design, or message, which turns a functional comfort mat into something that also carries your branding or a standing safety reminder.
Custom work is quoted rather than ordered off a size chart, so tell us the artwork, the finished size, and where the mat is going. If the spot is greasy or gets washed down, say so up front, because that decides which construction the printed version should be built on.
By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.
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Anti-fatigue kitchen mats have to survive the floor they are standing on. In a working kitchen that means grease, dropped oil, hot water, and cleaning chemicals, every day. This one is built from nitrile rubber for exactly that. It is the mat you put where a softer, prettier mat would be ruined inside a season.
What an Anti-Fatigue Mat Does Before a Hard Floor Catches Up With You
Standing still on quarry tile or sealed concrete is harder on a body than walking. Your legs lock in one position and take the load with no relief. The ache starts in the calves, moves to the knees, and settles in the lower back by the end of a shift.
A cushioned kitchen mat interrupts that. This one uses a high-density nitrile-blended cushion, which helps eliminate pressure on the lower back and legs. The cushion is what you are actually buying; the rubber on top is what keeps the cushion alive on a hostile floor.
The other half of the job is grip, and this is where the mat separates itself. Under ASTM C1028-96 it holds a static coefficient of friction of 0.87 dry and 0.85 wet. That wet figure is the one that matters on a kitchen floor, and it is barely below the dry number.
It is also certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute, which runs independent slip-resistance testing for commercial floor products. Sloped edges give a safe transition from the floor onto the mat, and those edges will not crack or curl.
Why Nitrile Rubber, and Why This One
Most comfort mats fail from the top down. Vinyl goes brittle, foam compresses flat, and anything absorbent turns into a sponge for whatever is on the floor. Nitrile rubber is the answer to all three, which is why this construction shows up in the roughest indoor rooms.
The surface is grease and oil proof, and the cushion underneath is grease and oil resistant. It is chemical resistant, so a floor that gets sanitized daily does not degrade it. It is also welding safe, which matters more in a fabrication shop than a kitchen but tells you what the surface tolerates.
Underneath sits high-density, closed-cell nitrile and PVC-blended foam. Closed-cell means the cells are sealed, so the cushion is not an absorbent layer. The manufacturer states the cushion provides years of useful service life.
The two layers are molded together, not glued, so they will not separate. That is the failure you see on cheaper dual-layer mats, where the top lifts at a corner and the whole thing becomes a trip hazard within a year.
Cushion performance is measured, not claimed. The 5/8-inch version compresses 47.8% at 20 psi and 61.6% at 40 psi. The 7/8-inch version compresses 51.0% at 20 psi and 66.0% at 40 psi. In plain terms, the thicker mat gives more under the same weight, which is what you want for longer stretches of standing.
Two more specifications worth knowing. The mat carries an ESD rating of electrically conductive, so it can go in static-sensitive rooms. And it passes flammability standard BS-4790, tested by the metal nut method.
Where It Belongs, and Where It Is Overkill
This is the mat for the wet and greasy side of a kitchen. Cook lines, fry stations, prep tables, dish pits, bar wells, and walk-in approaches all qualify. Anywhere the floor gets mopped, drained, or hosed through a shift, this construction holds up where a fabric or foam mat would not.
It carries the same performance outside the kitchen. Assembly benches, packing stations, welding cells, labs, and any indoor floor where slag, oil, or chemicals are present are all standard placements. That is the same reasoning, applied to a different room.
Where it is more mat than you need is a quiet, dry, front-of-house spot. A hostess stand, a boutique counter, or a home kitchen island does not test any of this. Those spots want a fabric-topped comfort mat that looks like it belongs. The full range of kitchen mats covers both ends.
The real mistake with this mat is undersizing it. Buy one too small and people stand half on and half off it, which puts a foot on greasy tile and defeats the whole purpose. Cover the standing zone, not a token square of it.
Three Things to Check Before You Spec It
First, measure the working zone, not the room. Walk the station during a shift and mark where feet actually land. Stock sizes run 2' x 3' (23" x 32"), 3' x 5' (32" x 58"), 3' x 12' (32" x 142"), 4' x 6' (46" x 69"), and 4.8' x 8' (58" x 96"). A cook line usually needs a runner length rather than a mat.
Second, pick your thickness by how long people stand. The 5/8-inch version suits stations where staff move between tasks. The 7/8-inch version gives more compression and makes sense where someone holds one spot for hours. Check door swing and cart clearance before committing to the thicker one.
Third, decide whether you need the marked border. The mat comes with a solid black border or with OSHA-approved caution yellow borders on two sides. The yellow version makes the edge visible in a busy room, which is worth having where carts and foot traffic cross the same lane.
Why Mats Inc.
Buyers usually come to us after a comfort mat failed early, and it is almost always the same story: the mat was fine, but it was the wrong construction for that floor. We stock this nitrile mat because it is the one that survives a room with grease, chemicals, and constant washdown. Mats Inc. has been matching matting to real conditions since 1964, and this is what we reach for when the floor is the problem.
Specifications
Surface material Nitrile rubber; molded (not glued) to the cushion so it will not separate Cushion High-density, closed-cell nitrile/PVC-blended foam Overall thickness 5/8" (0.6250") or 7/8" (0.8750") Border options Solid black, or OSHA-approved caution yellow borders on two sides Traction Certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI); ASTM C1028-96 static coefficient of friction: dry 0.87, wet 0.85 Compression deflection 5/8": 47.8% at 20 psi, 61.6% at 40 psi
7/8": 51.0% at 20 psi, 66.0% at 40 psiStatic ESD rating of electrically conductive Resistance Welding safe; chemical resistant; surface grease/oil proof; cushion grease/oil resistant Flammability Passes BS-4790 (metal nut method) Edges Sloped for safe floor-to-mat transition; will not crack or curl Stock sizes 2' x 3' (23" x 32")
3' x 5' (32" x 58")
3' x 12' (32" x 142")
4' x 6' (46" x 69")
4.8' x 8' (58" x 96")Custom sizes Widths of 2' (23"), 3' (32"), 4' (46"), and 4.8' (58"); whole-foot lengths up to 100'. Mats over 60' have up to 2 seams. Size tolerance 3–5% manufacturing variance Recommended use Indoor commercial and industrial settings, including where slag, grease and oil, or chemicals are present Customization Can be customized with a logo, design, or message Cleaning Clean with a neutral pH detergent and rinse with a hose; lay flat or hang to dry; return to service dry Warranty 1-year limited (Mats Inc.) Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from a foam kitchen mat?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Two layers instead of one. The top is nitrile rubber, and underneath is a high-density, closed-cell nitrile and PVC-blended foam cushion. A foam mat is just the cushion with nothing protecting it, which is why it flattens and tears.
The two layers here are molded together rather than glued, so they will not separate. Overall thickness is either 5/8 inch or 7/8 inch. The nitrile surface is grease and oil proof and chemical resistant, so a floor that gets sanitized every night does not eat the mat.
How well does it grip when the floor is wet?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Better than most, and there are numbers for it. Under ASTM C1028-96 the static coefficient of friction measures 0.87 dry and 0.85 wet. The small gap between those two is the useful part — a lot of surfaces test well dry and fall apart wet. The mat is also certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute.
Grip only helps if the mat is where feet are, though. The sloped edges give a safe transition on and off, and they will not crack or curl. If you undersize the mat, staff end up with one foot on greasy tile and the traction rating stops mattering.
Can I use this on a cook line, in a dish pit, or near a welding station?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
Yes to all three. This construction is made for indoor commercial and industrial rooms where slag, grease and oil, or chemicals are present. The surface is grease and oil proof, the cushion is grease and oil resistant, and the mat is welding safe.
It also carries an ESD rating of electrically conductive, which lets it go into static-sensitive areas that would rule out most comfort matting. Clean it with a neutral pH detergent and a hose rinse, then lay it flat or hang it to dry. Do not put it back down until it is dry.
What sizes are available, and can I get a length for a full cook line?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Five stock sizes: 2' x 3' (23" x 32"), 3' x 5' (32" x 58"), 3' x 12' (32" x 142"), 4' x 6' (46" x 69"), and 4.8' x 8' (58" x 96"). The 3' x 12' is the usual answer for a galley kitchen or a long counter run.
For a full line, custom sizes come in widths of 2' (23"), 3' (32"), 4' (46"), and 4.8' (58") at whole-foot lengths up to 100 feet. Anything over 60 feet will have up to two seams. Allow a little tolerance in your measurements, since rubber shrinks and expands with temperature and time and finished sizes run within about 3% to 5% of nominal.
What does it actually look like on the floor?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Purposeful rather than decorative. It reads as working equipment, which is right for a back-of-house kitchen and wrong for a dining room. Two border treatments are available: a solid black border, or OSHA-approved caution yellow borders on two sides.
The yellow border is worth considering in any room where carts, deliveries, and staff share the same lane, because it makes the mat's edge easy to see. If the mat is going somewhere customers look, a fabric-topped comfort mat is the better-looking choice for that spot.
Can I get one with our logo or a safety message on it?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Yes. This construction can be customized with a logo, design, or message, which turns a functional comfort mat into something that also carries your branding or a standing safety reminder.
Custom work is quoted rather than ordered off a size chart, so tell us the artwork, the finished size, and where the mat is going. If the spot is greasy or gets washed down, say so up front, because that decides which construction the printed version should be built on.
By Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO, Mats Inc.
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