Hog Heaven Anti-Fatigue Mats - Comfort, Durability, and Safety

Discover ultimate comfort and safety with Hog Heaven Anti-Fatigue Mats, designed to withstand demanding environments while providing long-lasting durability.

• Comfortable & Durable: Designed for extended comfort in tough environments.
• Superior Slip Resistance: Nitrile rubber surface offers chemical resistance and slip prevention.
• Thickness: Available in 5/8" and 7/8" options for personalized support.
• OSHA-Compliant Borders: Choose between black or OSHA-approved striped borders for safety.
• Welding Safe & ESD Rated: Electrically conductive and resistant to chemicals for welding areas.
• Oil & Grease Resistant: Grease/oil-proof surface and cushion for added durability in oily environments.
• Flexible & Eco-Friendly: Rubber borders won't crack or tear, made with 15% recycled materials.

Comfort Scrape Anti-Fatigue Mats

The Comfort Scrape Anti-Fatigue Mat offers superior scraping and anti-fatigue features, perfect for environments exposed to grease, oil, and chemicals. Happy Feet Anti-Fatigue Mats offer exceptional durability and safety, ideal for both wet and dry environments. These heavy-duty mats combine a dense foam cushion with a nitrile rubber surface for outstanding anti-fatigue benefits.

• 100% high-density closed-cell nitrile rubber for durability.
• Exceptional grease and oil resistance, surpassing traditional grease-proof mats.
• Enhanced anti-fatigue design for improved comfort during long standing periods.
• Low-profile, slip-resistant surface to minimize slip hazards.
• Non-skid backing ensures the mat stays securely in place.
• Anti-microbial treatment to prevent odor-causing bacteria and extend mat life.
• Available with or without drainage holes to suit different needs.
• Beveled edges for safe and easy access.
• Safe for welding environments.
• See item #420 for mat option with holes.

Cushion-Lok Mats

Cushion-Lok Mats are durable PVC workstation mats designed for wet environments where chemical resistance is crucial. These mats are perfect for areas with frequent spills due to their effective drainage system and raised design that keeps workers elevated and dry.

• Material: Made from 100% recycled PVC, ensuring superior resistance to industrial chemicals, cutting fluids, oils, and greases.
• Drainage: Features hundreds of portholes that facilitate quick drainage, maintaining a clean and safe working surface.
• Traction: Raised blade design increases traction and elevates workers above spill areas, enhancing safety and comfort.
• Customization: Available in pre-assembled stock sizes or customizable configurations to suit various workspace dimensions.
• Safety Enhanced: Our stock size mats are designed with six-inch wide beveled edges on three sides, significantly reducing tripping hazards for a safer workstation.
• Edge Options: Standard mats feature Safety Yellow edges for enhanced visibility. Black edges available upon request for a sleek look.
• Robust Build: Features a full 7/8" thickness for enhanced durability and comfort.
• Customizable Fit: Available in custom sizes. Contact Customer Service for pricing details.

Comfort Scrape Anti-Fatigue Mats - Ideal for Wet Areas

The Comfort Flow Mat provides superior anti-fatigue support, perfect for wet areas where grease, oil, and chemicals are present. Designed to enhance workplace safety and comfort.

• Anti-Fatigue Benefits: Boosts employee comfort, reducing fatigue during long shifts.
• Slip-Resistant Surface: Minimizes slips and falls with a low-profile, textured design.
• Non-Skid Backing: Keeps the mat securely in place, even in high-traffic areas.
• Anti-Microbial Protection: Treated to prevent microbial growth, reducing odors and extending mat life.
• Custom Options: Available with or without drainage holes for your specific needs.
• Beveled Edges: Ensures safe and easy access, reducing tripping hazards.
• Welding Safe: Suitable for welding environments.
• Certified Safety: National Floor Safety Institute certified for slip resistance.

For the version without holes, see item #430.

Multi-Mat II is a reversible drainage mat that offers anti-slip traction in wet or greasy areas. Its reversible construction design adds to the service life of the mat and a drainage system removes liquids from the work area. A low profile allows for easy cart access.

• Multi-Mat has excellent cushioned support, and is easy to clean.
• Raised knobs facilitate drainage. Dirt and grease flush away easily.
• Non-skid in even wet greasy conditions. Lightweight for ease of handling.
• 3/8" thick
• Custom sizes available

The Tuff-Spun Anti-Fatigue Mat with a high visibility yellow border is designed to provide comfort and support in various environments, including industrial settings and workshops, while also promoting safety

• This material not only promotes comfort, it also promotes safety.
• The highly visible yellow safety border channels foot traffic along the path of the runner.
• This mat will surely increase employee comfort with its durable surface and Anti-Fatigue characteristics.
• 3/8" or 5/8" thickness.
• Diamond, Pebble or Ribbed pattern.
• Custom lengths available in 2', 3' 4' and 6' Widths. Call or Email us!
• See Product #0604 for Tuff-Spun mat without yellow border

Knob Top Niru Rubber Matting

The Knob Top Niru Rubber Matting is made from 100% Nitrile rubber, engineered to withstand harsh chemicals, oils, greases, and animal fats. Its slip-resistant surface provides safety in both wet and dry conditions, making it ideal for high-traffic areas where moisture is present.

Key Features of Knob Top Niru Rubber Matting

• Perfect for Wet Environments: Ideal for kitchens, food processing areas, locker rooms, showers, swimming pools, and bars, where exposure to liquids is frequent.
• Heavy-Duty Design: Features a solid top with a side-to-side scraper-rib pattern for enhanced traction and durability.
• Comfortable Anti-Fatigue Support: The ribbed underside provides cushioning, offering comfort during extended standing periods, while also directing liquids away from the mat.
• Improved Foot Stability: The slip-resistant surface ensures stable footing, promoting a safer working environment.
• Anti-Microbial Protection: Designed with an anti-microbial rubber compound that inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi.
• Low-Profile Design: Allows for easy passage of carts, improving efficiency in fast-paced work areas.
• Customizable Sizes: Available in widths of 2', 3', and 4', with lengths up to 60', providing flexibility to suit any space requirement.
• 3/8" Thickness: Sturdy yet supportive, ensuring durability and comfort for various environments.

Adaptable and Built for Tough Conditions

The Knob Top Niru Rubber Matting is an excellent solution for high-traffic, moisture-prone areas that demand durability and comfort. With its chemical-resistant features and superior drainage, it is well-suited for both wet and dry environments, providing essential protection and comfort to workers.

• Tough mats made from rubberized fabric links woven on heavy galvanized spring steel wire.
• The links are 5/8" thick x 2 1/2" long woven on wires in a v-shaped herringbone or straight weave design.
• These mats can be used at doorways, behind counters, in the front of work benches, on assembly lines, and in machine shops.
• Custom sizes available.
• Mats with bevel or square nosing are available on special request.
• Mats available up to 7' wide x 25' long in one section.
• Standard size mats do not include nosing.
  

Heavy-duty "Open Slot" rubber drainage mat.

• 1/2" Thick
• Counter Tread is a blend of rubber and nylon fibers which stand up to years of harsh service.
• Open slot design allows fluids to flow through the mat providing a safe, slip-resistant working surface.
• All this with the benefit of anti-fatigue properties.
• Multi-direction ribs provide great traction and comfort.
• Rounded edges will not curl.
• Ribbed underside creates a cushion for worker comfort.
• Sold in full rolls only.

Air Flex Anti-Fatigue Mats - Rubber Top

Introducing the Air-Flex Classic Anti-Fatigue Mat, the ideal ergonomic solution designed to reduce fatigue in workplace environments. This bubble anti fatigue mat promotes muscle movement and enhances blood circulation through its innovative bubble-top surface.

• Prevents slips and falls with its densely textured, non-slip surface.
• Quick and easy maintenance—simply roll up the mat for efficient cleaning.
• An economical choice for small to medium commercial spaces seeking to improve comfort and safety.
• Durable air-pocket construction withstands the rigors of industrial use, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Sturdy rubber bubble design stimulates blood flow and energizes workers' legs and backs.
• Oil and grease resistant.
• Beveled edges for extra safety.
• Recommended for retail or commercial application and for work in wet or dry environments.
• To clean, simply sweep, vacuum or hose off as needed.
• Rounded corners add the finishing touches to this attractive high-performance anti-fatigue mat.
• 1/2" thickness.
• Custom lengths available to perfectly fit your space requirements.

Cushion Dek is made from a tough PVC compound molded with a raised pyramid design to enhance traction, while allowing moisture to drain and dry with ease.

• Recommended uses include manufacturing plants, assembly lines, picking, packing, and logistics warehouses.
• 1/2" wide x 1 7/8" long slotted holes allow liquids to safely drain from the work surface.
• Studded bottom surface raises the mat and allows channeling of moisture and continuous aeration, while also providing anti-fatigue properties.
• 7/16" thickness.
• Custom sizes available in 2', 3', or 4' widths, with lengths up to 30'.

Introducing our Cushion Step Marbleized Rubber Mat: Durable and Safe

• Durable anti-fatigue mat with a rubber surface bonded to a closed cell foam for superior standing comfort.
• Marbleized top surface hides dirt and and is easy to clean.
• Resists common chemicals and solvents.
• All four sides beveled for worker safety.
• Easy to clean- sweep clean or damp mop.
• Cushion Step is 9/16" thick.
• See #0696 Workers Delight for 5/8" thick mat.
• Used in warehouses, labs, dental offices, pharmacies and cashier stations.
• Custom lengths available in 2', 3', or 4' Widths. Email or Call us!.

Provides a heavy-duty solution for dry areas

• Puncture resistant marbleized surface fused to a high grade foam backing offers style, comfort and durability.
• Highly energized foam provides extra bounce that stimulates muscles and blood flow to reduce fatigue.
• 5/8" thick.
• Sweep clean or mop dry - so easy!
• All four sides beveled for worker safety.
• For use in labs, dental offices, pharmacies, cashier stations and in warehouses.
• See #0690 Cushion Step for 1/2" thick mat.
• Custom lengths available in 2', 3', and 4' widths.

Traction Tread Rubber Runner Mats

Explore the durability and safety of Traction Tread Rubber Runner Mats, designed with nitrile-blended foam to effectively resist grease, oil, and chemicals. These mats are a cost-effective solution, offering longevity that surpasses traditional PVC foam anti-fatigue mats.

Key Features

• Comfortable: Equipped with 5/8" thick nitrile-blended foam, our mats deliver exceptional anti-fatigue properties for prolonged standing.
• Durable: The diamond-pattern surface significantly enhances mat durability, outlasting conventional ribbed designs prone to wear and tear.
• Safe: Smooth beveled edges facilitate a seamless transition from floor to mat, ensuring safety. Certified for high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI).
• Resilient: Specifically formulated to be resistant to grease, oil, and a variety of chemicals.
• Long-lasting: Expertly engineered to prevent curling and cracking, ensuring durable performance over time.
• Customizable Dimensions: Available in widths of 2', 3', and 4' to fit diverse space requirements.

Industrial Vinyl Runner Matting – Ripple Design

The Industrial Vinyl Runner Matting with Ripple Design offers durable floor protection and enhanced safety in high-traffic industrial and commercial settings. Made from high-quality vinyl, this matting is ideal for protecting floors from heavy equipment, foot traffic, and spills, while providing a slip-resistant surface for improved safety.

Key Features of the Vinyl Runner Matting

• Durable Vinyl Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of heavy foot traffic and equipment, the high-grade vinyl material ensures long-lasting performance.
• Ripple Design for Traction: The ripple pattern enhances traction, providing a slip-resistant surface for improved safety in both dry and wet environments.
• Floor Protection: This matting effectively protects floors from damage caused by heavy equipment, tools, and high foot traffic, preventing wear and tear.
• Easy to Clean: The smooth vinyl surface is easy to clean, making maintenance hassle-free in busy industrial and commercial spaces.
• Versatile Application: Perfect for factories, warehouses, and workstations, this matting is suitable for various environments requiring durable floor protection and safety.

Perfect for Industrial and Commercial Use

The Industrial Vinyl Runner Matting with Ripple Design is ideal for providing both protection and safety in high-traffic industrial areas. Its durable construction, slip-resistant surface, and easy maintenance make it an essential solution for any workspace in need of reliable floor coverage.

Dome Top Vinyl Runner Matting – Offers superior form and function for heavy-duty applications, including floor protection, slip resistance and traction, comfort, and more. Meeting FMVSS 302 flammability requirements, our vinyl runner matting is oil, grease, and chemical resistant and is manufactured with eco-friendly materials.

• Oil, grease, and chemical resistant
• Meeting FMVSS 302 flammability requirements

Nickel Vinyl Runner Matting – Offers superior form and function for heavy-duty applications, including floor protection, slip resistance and traction, comfort, and more. Meeting FMVSS 302 flammability requirements, our vinyl runner matting is oil, grease, and chemical resistant and is manufactured with eco-friendly materials.

• Oil, grease, and chemical resistant
• Meeting FMVSS 302 flammability requirements
• Nickel vinyl runner matting is designed with 1/8" thickness.

• Diamond deck plate surface fused to a high grade PVC foam backing that offers more comfort and durability than standard form.
• Highly energized sponge combines softness and resilience for exceptional relief.
• Surface is resistant to most common fluids and chemicals.
• All four sides are beveled for worker's safety.
• 5/8" and 7/8" thick mats available.
• For use in automotive, industrial, warehouse, and shop applications.
• Available in Black, Gray, or Black with Yellow borders.
• See #0697C for additional color options.
• Custom lengths available

Happy Feet Anti-Fatigue Mats

Happy Feet Anti-Fatigue Mats offer exceptional durability and safety, ideal for both wet and dry environments. These heavy-duty mats combine a dense foam cushion with a nitrile rubber surface for outstanding anti-fatigue benefits.

• Comfort and Support: Features a 1/2" dense foam cushion for superior anti-fatigue qualities, enhancing worker comfort and productivity.
• Enhanced Safety: Certified by the National Floor Safety Institute for high traction, these mats prevent slips and falls.
• Powerful Build: The nitrile rubber surface is penetration-proof with borders that resist cracking and curling.
• Multi-Use Design: Welding-safe and static dissipative, these mats are suitable for various industrial applications.
• Surface Varieties: Choose the Textured Surface for dry to damp areas or the Grip Surface for wet areas needing maximum traction.
• Color Options: Available in solid black or with OSHA-approved yellow striped borders to enhance safety and visibility.
• Eco-Friendly: Contains 15% recycled rubber content, supporting environmental sustainability.
• Stability: Equipped with grippers on the back to minimize mat movement, ensuring stable and secure placement.

Resistant to chemicals, animal fats, and petroleum products, Happy Feet Mats are an excellent choice for harsh industrial environments.

Smart Cell Anti-Fatigue Tile

Smart Cell Tile is a revolutionary anti-fatigue flooring solution designed to enhance comfort, reduce strain, and improve safety in demanding work environments. Engineered with SmartCell’s patented cushioning technology, these tiles offer unmatched durability and ergonomic support, making them ideal for industrial, commercial, and residential use.

Key Features of Smart Cell Tile

• Advanced Cushioning Technology: Designed with proprietary SmartCell material to minimize fatigue and discomfort during long periods of standing.
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand heavy foot traffic and demanding conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Slip-Resistant Surface: Provides excellent traction in both wet and dry areas, enhancing workplace safety.
• Versatile Design: Available in multiple sizes and configurations to fit a wide range of applications, including workstations, assembly lines, and home gyms.
• Eco-Friendly Solution: Manufactured with sustainable materials and processes, contributing to a greener environment.
• Easy Installation: Interlocking tiles allow for quick and seamless setup without the need for adhesives or special tools.

Choose SmartCell Tile for a superior anti-fatigue solution that combines comfort, safety, and durability. Elevate your workspace with innovative flooring designed to meet the highest standards of performance and ergonomics.

• Durable Construction: The Safewalk-Light mat is designed to withstand heavy use, making it perfect for high-traffic areas.
• Anti-Fatigue Support: Provides excellent cushioning to reduce fatigue and discomfort for those who stand for long periods.
• Slip-Resistant Surface: Features a slip-resistant surface to enhance safety and prevent accidents.
• Easy to Clean: Low-maintenance design allows for quick and easy cleaning, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for a variety of settings, including workplaces, kitchens, and industrial areas, offering reliable performance and comfort.
• Available in general purpose black or grease resistant red (Product #0624G)
• 1/2" thick.

• Grease-Resistant: Specially designed to resist grease, making it ideal for kitchens and industrial environments.
• Durable Construction: Built to endure heavy use and harsh conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance.
• Anti-Fatigue Support: Provides exceptional cushioning to reduce fatigue for those standing for extended periods.
• Slip-Resistant Surface: Features a slip-resistant surface to enhance safety and prevent accidents in greasy or wet areas.
• Easy to Clean: Low-maintenance design allows for quick and easy cleaning, maintaining hygiene and safety.
• 1/2" Thick

Cushion Station anti-fatigue mats feature nitrile foam designed to withstand grease, oil, and chemicals. They are anti-microbially treated to prevent odors and available with or without holes for use in wet or dry areas.

• Made from high-quality materials to ensure long-lasting use, even in high-traffic areas.
• 7/16" Nitrile rubber provides superior cushioning to reduce fatigue and discomfort for those standing for long periods.
• Features a textured, non-slip surface to enhance safety and prevent accidents in the workplace.
• Easy to Clean: Designed for low maintenance, allowing for quick and easy cleaning to maintain hygiene.
• Suitable for various environments, including workstations, assembly lines, and industrial settings.
• Equipped with beveled edges to prevent tripping and ensure a smooth transition on and off the mat.
• Recommended for use in medical facility environments, kitchens, locker rooms, labs, behind bars, kitchens, machine shops, work stations, or other heavy industrial applications.

Versa Runner Rubber Matting

The Versa Runner Rubber Matting is crafted from 100% Nitrile rubber, designed to resist harsh chemicals, oils, greases, and animal fats while providing a slip-resistant surface for both wet and dry areas. This durable mat ensures safety and comfort, making it ideal for high-traffic, moisture-prone environments.

Key Features of Versa Runner Rubber Matting

• Ideal for Wet Areas: Perfect for kitchens, food processing plants, locker rooms, showers, swimming pools, and behind bars where liquid exposure is common.
• Excellent Drainage: The slotted holes allow efficient drainage, keeping the surface dry and reducing slip hazards.
• Anti-Fatigue Design: Ribbed underside enhances comfort by providing cushioning and channeling liquids away, reducing strain during long work hours.
• Enhanced Foot Stability: The slip-resistant surface improves foot stability, providing a safer work environment.
• Anti-Microbial Protection: The Nitrile rubber compound is infused with anti-microbial properties, preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi.
• Low Profile for Easy Access: The low-profile design allows easy cart traffic, facilitating movement in busy workspaces.
• Custom Sizes Available: Available in widths of 2', 3', and 4' with lengths up to 60', making it customizable for any space.
• 3/8" Thickness: Durable and supportive, providing long-lasting protection and comfort in a variety of settings.

Versatile and Durable for Any Environment

The Versa Runner Rubber Matting is the perfect choice for high-traffic areas that require durability, comfort, and safety. With its chemical-resistant properties and excellent drainage, this mat is ideal for any wet or dry environment, ensuring both comfort and protection for workers.

• Same great product as our #0692, but with added feature of a colored border on the sides of the mat.
• Diamond deck plate surface fused to an industrial grade PVC foam backing that offers comfort and relief.
• Surface is resistant to most common fluids and chemicals.
• All four sides are beveled for worker's safety.
• 9/16" and 7/8" thick mats are available.
• Can be used to define different work stations or alert worker to areas of danger.
• See #0692 for solid color mat options.
• Available in Blue, Green, Orange, Red, and Safety Aware colors.
• Custom lengths available.

The Perfect Anti-Fatigue Mat for Dry Areas and the most comfortable and soft Zedlan foam mat available. Alleviator is designed to provide both softness and support, making it the ideal choice for those working in standing positions. It reduces fatigue by relieving stress on knees, feet, and ankle joint pressure points. Specifically tailored for employee workstations.

• Premium Comfort Design: The Crown Mats Alleviator features a thick, cushioned surface that provides superior comfort and support, reducing fatigue and stress on legs, back, and feet during long periods of standing.
• Durable Construction: Crafted with high-quality materials, this mat ensures longevity and resilience in high-traffic areas, making it ideal for both commercial and industrial environments.
• Safety Features: Equipped with beveled edges and a non-slip bottom, the Alleviator mat enhances safety by minimizing tripping hazards and maintaining stability on various floor surfaces.
• Easy Maintenance: The mat's smooth surface is easy to clean and resistant to stains, helping maintain a professional appearance with minimal upkeep required.

The Tuff-Spun Anti-Fatigue Mat is designed to provide comfort and support in various environments, including industrial settings, workshops, and retail areas.

• Durable closed cell PVC sponge matting offers economical fatigue relief.
• A must for worker comfort and safety.
• This anti-fatigue material increases productivity throughout the workplace.
• Available in 3/8" or 5/8" thick.
• Order in Ribbed, Pebble or Diamond design.
• Custom lengths available in 2', 3' 4' and 6' Widths. Call or Email us!
• See #0604S for mat with yellow border.

Hog Heaven Fashion Mats – Eco-Friendly Anti-Fatigue Solution

Experience superior comfort and sustainability with Hog Heaven Fashion Mats. These mats offer the same exceptional anti-fatigue properties as standard Hog Heaven mats, now featuring an attractive fabric top made from recycled materials.

• Superior Comfort: High-density, closed-cell nitrile-blended cushion reduces pressure on the lower back and legs.
• Certified Safety: Certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute(NFSI); edges won't crack or curl, ensuring safe transitions.
• Durable Design: Fade-resistant, solution-dyed fabric surface is molded—not glued—to the cushion to prevent separation.
• Attractive Appearance: Available in four neutral colors to complement any décor.
• Eco-Friendly Materials: PET fabric surface made from 90% recycled plastic content.
• Customizable Thickness: Choose between 5/8" or 7/8" thicknesses.
• Custom Sizes: Custom lengths available up to 60 feet in 3-foot widths.

Keep bathing and washing areas safe with Heronrib, the ultimate slip-resistant leisure and poolside matting designed to withstand extensive barefoot traffic in wet areas.

• Durable Construction: Made from high-quality materials to ensure long-lasting performance in demanding environments.
• Slip-Resistant Surface: Features a ribbed surface that enhances grip and prevents slips, even in wet conditions.
• Hygienic Design: The open grid construction allows water and debris to drain away, making it easy to clean and maintain.
• Comfortable Underfoot: Provides excellent cushioning and support, reducing fatigue for those standing or walking for long periods.
• Chemical Resistant: Resistant to a wide range of chemicals, making it suitable for industrial and commercial settings.
• Versatile Applications: Ideal for use in locker rooms, pool areas, gyms, and other wet or high-traffic environments.
• Easy Installation: Lightweight and flexible design allows for quick and easy installation, as well as customization to fit various spaces.
• Sold in 33' and 40' rolls only.

• Heavy duty 7/8" construction with durable, beveled borders.
• Anti-fatigue matting provides cushion and support for wet, greasy and dry environments.
• Elevated construction allows fluids to drain away from work areas.
• Yellow or Orange Colored borders for increased safety awareness.
• Connectors available to link mats together for larger areas.
• 7/8" thick.
• 3 sided bevel mats are beveled on 1 short side & 2 long sides of the mat.
  
• 4 sided bevel mats are beveled on all 4 sides.
  

Comfort-King mats offer anti-fatigue relief and alleviate stress on your knees, feet, ankle joints, and pressure points that arise from standing for long periods.

• Reduces fatigue for those in a standing position with a balance of support and softness.
• For use in Dry application areas, including work stations, assembly stations, cashier stations, pharmacies, hospitals, and care facilities.
• Anti-microbial additives help prevent mold, mildew and bacteria growth.
• This mat induces natural flexing of the muscles, reducing the build-up of lactic acid that causes fatigue.
• Available in standard 3/8" or supreme 1/2" thickness.
• Color options: Black, Black/Yellow, Blue, Steel Gray.
• Custom sizes available in 2', 3', 4', and 6' widths. Call or Email us!

Safety-Step Perforated is our modular drainage mat with built-in connectors on two sides that offers the greatest flexibility for large and nonuniform installations.

• Low cost, high value mat for any industrial application.
• Anti-fatigue mat withstands wet environments.
• Multi-nib backing provides aeration so floors can dry quickly
• Modular design allows for custom installation.
• Beveled edges and corners are available.
• Molded in connectors on two adjoining sides.
• Mats are available with holes for drainage application.
• 1/2" thick