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Some Things You Want to Get Dirty
The purpose of a mat is to take dirt, mud, or water off of your feet before entering a living area; it's as simple as that. However in recent years mats have become something that welcomes people into homes and lets them know a little bit of their hosts personality before they cross that threshold into someone's personal space. Maybe it's as simple as a word or a design but it is the homeowner's first chance to make a good impression.
House mats come in all shapes and sizes. Traditionally a rectangular design was put on the front porch strictly for functional purposes, but in recent years mats have evolved. The materials that house mats are made out of are a coarse fiber like material called coir, which is woven together to form a mat sturdy enough to be stepped and scrubbed on. Mats can also be made out of Jute, which is a very cheap vegetable fiber, these mats are popular both inside and out because they are less coarse than coir mats. Seasonal mats change with the time of year and mostly feature pumpkins, Christmas designs, Easter eggs, or a big turkey for thanksgiving. The most common mat with a written word on the top is "welcome" however many mats also employ religious and personal sayings, like "bless this house and all who enter".
Floor mats are not the only type of mats that have logos and designs on them however. Car mats have long been an effective solution to the problem of muddy and dirty feet ruining car carpeting. Since drivers can't replace carpets in cars very easily mats are used as a removable way to clean their car. For heavy-duty users there are car mats made completely of rubber so that mud and dirt doesn't get trapped into any of the carpet, these are the most efficient and are commonly used by construction workers who know that they will be tracking dirt from the job site to the car.
Many of these mats have rubber spikes on the bottom side for grip, and a matching carpeting color on the top so their appearance is less noticeable. However some car mats feature designs, usually these include logos of an automobile brand name or a favorite sports team. If drivers want to take the customization to the next level they can even have their own name or initials embroidered into their car mats. There are a number of companies that do this, and it is a common practice among drivers getting embroidery on the head rests and personalized license plates.
About the Author GG Bailey is a luxury auto mat producer, learn more about door mats and auto mats visit them at http://www.ggbailey.com. Art Gib is a freelance writer.
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