• Mats serve a range of purposes including: • serving to clean items passed over it, such as a doormat, which removes dirt from the soles of shoes • protecting that which is
  above the mat, such as a wrestling or gymnastics mat, or an anti-vibration mat • protecting that which is beneath the mat, such as a place mat or the matting used in archival framing and preservation of documents and paintings • providing
  a regular or flat surface, such as a cushioned computer mousepad Types In domestic settings [edit] • In homes or rooms where people sit predominantly on the floor (common in Japan, Korea, India, and formerly China), mats may cover entire rooms,
  or be used in certain areas for sitting or sleeping.

• [6] Usually made from a virgin rubber material and a featuring a design which is around 90% open cell, the mats allow for grass to grow within the structure, offering a green
  and free draining solution to improving safety in play areas and playgrounds.

• [8] Due to the silky nature and tensile strength, jute mats or mattings have started being used as floor covering or doormats, runners and in different forms.

• One of the common purposes of such mats is to provide a thermal and physical barrier between that which is placed on the table, and the table itself—for instance, to stop
  hot objects from marring the finish.

• These days, along with these natural grass mats, one can also find plastic mats, which are easier to maintain and are cheaper.

• Also used commonly for temporary events, such as festivals or weddings, rubber grass mats can be used to create a removable path or standing area and help to protect the grass
  from erosion or churn.

• As one of the most common and simple methods of protecting against a critical fall from height, rubber grass mats are usually simply laid on a grass or soil surface and immediately
  offer protection against serious harm.

• Custom made anti-fatigue mats are also used in work areas where employees are required to stand for long periods of time.

• Rubber grass mats [edit] Rubber grass mats are used commonly for around play equipment on playgrounds, schools and domestic properties where there is a risk of falling.

• Clean room mats are tacky, sticky, non slip mats that possess multiple layers of clean film that effectively capture dirt and dust from foot traffic and wheels.

• In the United Kingdom, under the name of “coir” matting, a large amount of a coarse kind of carpet is made from coconut fibre; and the same material, as well as strips of
  cane, manila hemp, various grasses and rushes, is largely employed in various forms for making doormats.

• Specialized anti-slip mats are now available that provide extra resistance to the chemicals and grease that are sometimes found in industrial and food service settings.

• Clean room sticky mats can contain two defensive barriers: the first part is a carpet itself, while the second part is sticky surface mat.

• Large quantities of the coconut fibre are woven in heavy looms, then cut up into various sizes, and finally bound round the edges by a kind of rope made from the same material.

• Such a mat might typically be used when mounting a heavy machine which vibrates, onto a concrete floor; in the absence of the anti-vibration mat, the machine tend to erode
  the floor through abrasion.

• • A bath mat is used on the floor of a bathroom to provide a warm non-slip surface, and to absorb small amounts of water, much like a towel.

• Anti-fatigue mats come in various types and materials for industrial or commercial applications for a variety of workplace conditions that exist as well as the variety of
  workplace designs from individual work benches, to large assembly lines or complex manufacturing work stations.

• Cleanroom mats [edit] Main article: Sticky mat The purpose of a clean room mat is to keep sterile the areas that require ultimate protection from dirt, bacteria and any contamination
  brought from outside.

• [7] As the mats are usually simply pegged into the ground and cable-tied to each other, they are usually installed very quickly and can also be removed at speed with minimal
  to no impact on the turfed surface.

• An alternative clean room mat is one made from polymeric material.

• Compared to other types of mats, interlocking mats come in several sizes, depending on the number of pieces in one kit.

• Perforated and otherwise prepared rubber, as well as wire-woven material, are also largely utilized for door and floor mats.

• [2] Today, this type of ergonomic mat is commonly used during trade shows for floor covering, in hospitals and clinics during surgeries to cover the floor near surgical tables
  to minimize surgeons fatigue resulted from continuous standing.

• Also these mats are used in housekeeping, especially for kitchen floors to alleviate fatigue during cooking.

• Modular mats require less place for storage and can be easily transported.

• One major use of a car mat is to keep mud, sand and snow from contacting the carpeted floors.

• • A doormat or door-mat[1] is a flat, usually rectangular but sometimes oval, object, usually placed immediately outside or inside the entrance to a house or other building,
  to allow people to easily scrub or wipe the soles of their shoes before entering.

• Anti-fatigue mats are one of the approaches to prevent injuries, caused by working in a standing position.

• Another mat type to be used to protect rooms from pollution is sanitizing foot bath floor mats.

• The terms universal and custom fit mats differentiate between floor mats that will fit a multitude of different cars and those that are specifically designed to fit only one
  chassis.

• Floor mats also provide safe surfaces on which to walk, preventing slips and falls that cause injury and liability damages.

• It is also largely used for the outer covering of ships’ fenders.

• Shoes are typically removed before entering these areas to keep out dirt and debris.

• The mats may be of one colour only, or they may be made of different colours and in different designs.

• Tapis de Bain design • A place mat or serving mat is a flat piece of fabric or other type of material used on a table at the points at which dishes and plates will be located
  during a meal.

• [12] Additionally many floor mats are resistant to welding sparks and can keep employees from slipping on industrial lubricants or water.

• Anti-fatigue mats were initially used in factories and production lines where staff has to stand for the majority of their working shifts.

 

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