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Pallet Truck Sizes Guide
The humble pallet truck is an essential tool found in almost all warehouses and factories, some of them moving hundreds of pallets per day. This facilitates the handling of warehouse stock...
Which Self-Healing Cutting Mats are Best?
If you’ve ever used a Self-Healing Cutting Mat, you’ll know what a brilliant invention they are. Any lines or marks you make on the mat after using your Stanley knife...
What is the 1 to 4 Rule for Ladder Safety
Knowing how to position a ladder properly before you climb up it is one of those life hacks, like dealing with a grizzly bear or a poisonous snake, that most...
How Spill Kits Work, What They’re Used For, and How to Use the Right Type
Choosing a spill kit is not just a storage decision. If your site handles oils, fuels, coolants, solvents or chemicals, the wrong kit can slow the clean-up or leave your...
Flyball and Dog Agility Competition Matting
Flyball is a fun and exciting canine sport played by teams of dogs. The object of the game is for the dogs to run along a short track, jump over...
How Do Self-Healing Cutting Mats Work
If you’re a keen crafter or hobbyist working at home on your kitchen or dining table, you’re probably looking for an effective way to protect your surfaces from damage due...
What Are Anti-Static (ESD) Mats?
ESD, or Electrostatic Discharge is the sudden release of static electricity that occurs when two objects come into contact. Examples include the shock you can experience when touching the metallic...
What Is GRP Material?
GRP is an acronym for Glass Reinforced Plastic, which can also be referred to as Fibreglass or Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP). The material is made from small fibres of glass,...
The Benefits of Rubber Mats in Commercial Kitchens
Rubber Matting is one of the most essential pieces of equipment a Kitchen can use to increase safety. Find out how Rubber Matting can boost safety and...
How to Cut and Install Coir Matting
Trying to fit coir matting neatly into a doorway or recessed mat well can go wrong fast if you cut first and measure later. A small mistake can leave visible...
How to use Anti-Static Wrist Straps
Technicians regularly use anti-static wrist straps when they are building computers. They are also commonly used in conjunction with Anti-Static Mats. These wrist straps are also...
What is Coir Matting?
In a world where we all want to be greener, coir matting is the ideal solution for environmentally friendly entrance matting and flooring. Coir is a...
Fire Resistant Matting for Communal Areas
Why standard doormats are banned, and how housing providers can solve the problem without upsetting residents Across the UK, housing officers and building managers are dealing with what many now...
How to Clean Door Mats
When was the last time your door mats were given a good clean? A week ago? A month ago? Or maybe longer? Door mats are our first line of defence...
Wheelchair Friendly Door Mats
In 2010, the Equality Act came into force, ensuring that all businesses make reasonable adjustments for wheelchair users and people with other disabilities to access their premises unimpeded. This includes...
What are Swarf Mats?
Trying to stop metal chips or shavings being carried out of a machine area? A swarf mat can help, but the term often describes a use rather than a single...
Are anti-fatigue mats required by law?
Updated: 12th August 2026 More than 3.5 million people in the UK are shift workers, and many of them spend long periods on their feet. So if you are asking...
Pallet Truck Sizes Guide
The humble pallet truck is an essential tool found in almost all warehouses and factories, some of them moving hundreds of pallets per day. This facilitates the handling of warehouse stock...
Which Self-Healing Cutting Mats are Best?
If you’ve ever used a Self-Healing Cutting Mat, you’ll know what a brilliant invention they are. Any lines or marks you make on the mat after using your Stanley knife...
What is the 1 to 4 Rule for Ladder Safety
Knowing how to position a ladder properly before you climb up it is one of those life hacks, like dealing with a grizzly bear or a poisonous snake, that most...
How Spill Kits Work, What They’re Used For, and How to Use the Right Type
Choosing a spill kit is not just a storage decision. If your site handles oils, fuels, coolants, solvents or chemicals, the wrong kit can slow the clean-up or leave your...
Flyball and Dog Agility Competition Matting
Flyball is a fun and exciting canine sport played by teams of dogs. The object of the game is for the dogs to run along a short track, jump over...
How Do Self-Healing Cutting Mats Work
If you’re a keen crafter or hobbyist working at home on your kitchen or dining table, you’re probably looking for an effective way to protect your surfaces from damage due...
What Are Anti-Static (ESD) Mats?
ESD, or Electrostatic Discharge is the sudden release of static electricity that occurs when two objects come into contact. Examples include the shock you can experience when touching the metallic...
What Is GRP Material?
GRP is an acronym for Glass Reinforced Plastic, which can also be referred to as Fibreglass or Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP). The material is made from small fibres of glass,...
The Benefits of Rubber Mats in Commercial Kitchens
Rubber Matting is one of the most essential pieces of equipment a Kitchen can use to increase safety. Find out how Rubber Matting can boost safety and...
How to Cut and Install Coir Matting
Trying to fit coir matting neatly into a doorway or recessed mat well can go wrong fast if you cut first and measure later. A small mistake can leave visible...
How to use Anti-Static Wrist Straps
Technicians regularly use anti-static wrist straps when they are building computers. They are also commonly used in conjunction with Anti-Static Mats. These wrist straps are also...
What is Coir Matting?
In a world where we all want to be greener, coir matting is the ideal solution for environmentally friendly entrance matting and flooring. Coir is a...
Fire Resistant Matting for Communal Areas
Why standard doormats are banned, and how housing providers can solve the problem without upsetting residents Across the UK, housing officers and building managers are dealing with what many now...
How to Clean Door Mats
When was the last time your door mats were given a good clean? A week ago? A month ago? Or maybe longer? Door mats are our first line of defence...
Wheelchair Friendly Door Mats
In 2010, the Equality Act came into force, ensuring that all businesses make reasonable adjustments for wheelchair users and people with other disabilities to access their premises unimpeded. This includes...
What are Swarf Mats?
Trying to stop metal chips or shavings being carried out of a machine area? A swarf mat can help, but the term often describes a use rather than a single...
Are anti-fatigue mats required by law?
Updated: 12th August 2026 More than 3.5 million people in the UK are shift workers, and many of them spend long periods on their feet. So if you are asking...
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, we’re here to help
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Each product comes with a specified lead time for delivery. We'll keep you informed if there are any delays in meeting this timeline.
Typically, once you’ve finalised your order and approved the proof, it will take 4-5 business days to make and deliver your finished mat.
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Got a problem with your order? If something's not right or you're not thrilled with the quality, just let us know within 14 days of getting it. Drop us a line, and we'll tell you what to do next—usually, it starts with you sending us a photo of the issue. Once we check that out, we'll sort you out with a refund or a new item, no fuss.
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Need your item in a hurry? Just Contact us to explore the faster delivery options we might have for you!
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Got a problem with your order? If something's not right or you're not thrilled with the quality, just let us know within 14 days of getting it. Drop us a line, and we'll tell you what to do next—usually, it starts with you sending us a photo of the issue. Once we check that out, we'll sort you out with a refund or a new item, no fuss.