As any employee in the food or service industries will tell you, standing on your feet for eight or more hours at a time is exhausting; pain accumulates in the muscles and joints of your legs, your feet go numb, the list of potential grievances goes on. Thankfully, anti-fatigue mats were created to help deal with this problem. Combining moisture and slip resistance with high levels of comfort and surface traction, anti-fatigue mats are just the remedy for combating unstable and uncomfortable work flooring environments. The right anti-fatigue mat is one that, at all times, ensures the safety and comfort of you, your guests, and your employees. However, before you go and purchase just any type of anti-fatigue mat, it’s important that you – as the consumer- understand your options when it comes to the cushion mat field.
“Dura-Chef Interlock Commercial” Kitchen Mats
Generally, anti-fatigue mats can range from 3/8 inch to a full inch thick. Along with their beveled edges, they are designed to be easy to traverse, stand, and rest your weight on. In addition, their widths can also very greatly so as to cover whatever sized surface area is desired. Variability in available anti-fatigue mat size is critical because we know consumers have a wide range of needs. Whether they require a small cushion mat for a home workshop or a series of interlocked anti-fatigue mats for an industrial kitchen, our buyers can rest assured that virtually all their anti-fatigue mat needs can be accommodated.
“Foot Rest” Anti-Fatigue Mats
- Excellent for use as runners in hallways or assembly lines
- Sold in an interlocking style or finished mat
- Eco-friendly anti-fatigue mat helps reduce waste in the environment
- This outdoor rubber floor can be interlocked to any length you need
Easy on the Feet: Because of the air pockets underneath it, all you need to do in order to experience comfort is simply stand on the interlocking mat. Weight activates the air in the honeycombed design and spreads throughout the subsurface of the outdoor rubber floor mat. Thanks to this level of comfort, you can stand and walk on this rubber matting all day long.
Industrial Use: Given the diamond-plate design on the top surface and its exceptional durability, this product is meant to be an industrial mat. Its level of traction is great for workers walking around the factory. The durability it possesses means that it can take the beating dished out by both heavy levels of foot traffic and heavy weight. Despite being an eco-friendly “Green” flooring product, it can perform well in any intensive industrial applications.
When it comes to anti-fatigue mats, nitrile rubber and vinyl are the two primary construction materials of choice. Both materials share many similarities, but possess their own unique specifications, as well. Vinyl and rubber are each well suited to providing comfort and traction, however vinyl is – on the whole – more resistant to the various and varied types of chemicals present in commercial and industrial workspaces. Rubber anti-fatigue mats are typically better regarded as being resistant to the everyday wear-and-tear present in workspaces. Additionally, mats made from rubber can be made from recycled tires or other sources, thereby keeping the overall carbon-footprint impact of these mats comparatively low. Whichever cushion mat material you decide to go with, know that both are extremely cost-efficient and will deliver performance in virtually any situation. What’s more, both vinyl and rubber anti-fatigue mats are generally constructed to be “easy clean.” A hose and home detergent are more than capable of providing a thorough clean when it comes to most brands of anti fatigue mat.
“Soft Cloud” Foam Comfort Mats
- Will not slide out of place
- Portable and easy to transport
- Perfect for the food service industry
- Easy to clean using water and non-corrosive cleaning agents
Added Traction: This comfort mat benefits from an enhanced level of traction thanks to the closed-cell design on the surface. While this padded floor gives you enough bounce to keep your feet comfortable, it will also increase traction so as to prevent costly and unwanted slips and accidents. Safety is just as important as comfort. Luckily, this anti-fatigue mat provides both in abundance.
Preferred by Employers: Some jobs can be very taxing on the feet. Cooks, cashiers, and assembly line workers often get uncomfortable during the day because they stand for hours on end without any kind of cushioning for their feet. Uncomfortable workers means low productivity. Whether your business is commercial or industrial, mats like the “Soft Cloud” are perfect because they are bouncy enough to relieve feet of stationary pressure. If you notice that your workers are uncomfortable, buy this comfort mat to keep them comfortable and productive!
Anti-fatigue mats are a crucial component of any workplace whose employees are on their feet for potentially hours at a time. By helping to reduce the strain on the knees, ankles, and leg muscles, the value of a well-built cushion mat is something that cannot be underestimated. It is important for consumers to do their research and be aware of the differences between the different kinds of anti-fatigue mats, so they can make the best choice for their needs.
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