Comparing this mat to a normal mat is like comparing teak to cardboard.
By H. Snyder
"I bought the 26"x48" version of this mat from Amazon, and have used it for about two years. It has been between the kitchen counter and the island counter, where it is used for an hour or more every day. I also have a cosmetically similar mat that I bought at a department store for less than half the price. The Sublime Comfort Mat is easily worth triple the price of the regular mat. Comparing this mat to a normal mat is like comparing teak to cardboard. It is exceptionally comfortable, very durable, and maintains its original look and feel under constant use. Friends and relatives who have used it at our house have ordered their own. Our only "complaint" is that the dogs like it so much for its warmth and cushy softness that we have to shoo them off so we can use it.
Yes, it seems expensive. But experience has shown that its performance makes it a good value for the money. Believe me, if you need a good mat, this is the one."