Car Mats may seem inconspicuous, but they are actually very important. Almost all car owners will equip their cars with mats.
Car mats are an environmentally friendly car interior component that integrates five main functions: water absorption, dust absorption, decontamination, sound insulation, and protection of the original car carpet. Car mats are interior decorations that protect the cleanliness of the car environment and play a role in beautiful and comfortable embellishment.
Car Floor Mats can effectively prevent the residual moisture and dirt on the soles of shoes from sliding between the clutch, brake and throttle, avoid safety hazards, and reduce the possibility of interior pollution and damage. After all, cleaning the mats is more convenient and economical than cleaning the interior.
However, there are many types of car mats on the market now. Which one is better? Today we will take a look at the characteristics of these mats and which one is most suitable for us.
Plastic floor mats
Plastic floor mats are generally made of PVC material, which is relatively cheap compared to mats made of other materials.
In most cases, plastic car mats are universal, so there is a margin for fitting with the floor and it is easy to slide. Over time, this material will turn yellow and discolor, affecting the appearance.
In addition, some inferior plastics will also emit pungent odors, which seriously affect health.
The biggest advantages of plastic foot pads are low price and easy cleaning. Therefore, plastic foot pads can be used for temporary emergency use, and long-term use is not recommended.
Rubber floor mats have the advantages of easy disassembly and cleaning of plastic floor mats. At the same time, the surface pattern and the rubber itself have good friction, which can provide a certain anti-slip ability.
However, due to the characteristics of rubber itself, after the temperature changes throughout the year, it often shrinks or arches and deforms. If the deformed position happens to be the accelerator and brake pedal position, it will seriously affect safety.
The price of rubber floor mats ranges from low to high, and the difference lies in materials and craftsmanship. Most low-priced products use inferior materials and emit harmful gases at high temperatures. When purchasing rubber foot pads, you must not be greedy for cheapness, and you must see whether environmentally friendly materials are used.
Fabric floor mats
Most fabric floor mats are matched with the vehicle model, have a high degree of fit with the car floor, and are soft and comfortable.
Fabric materials are easy to absorb water and dust, and can keep the surface clean for a certain period of time, but it is relatively troublesome to take care of. After washing several times, the surface will be fuzzy and deformed, and the durability is not good.
TPE Car Mats have the advantages of rubber floor mats, and are environmentally friendly and harmless. They will not produce harmful substances such as formaldehyde. TPE can be recycled and reused, and the performance of the products reprocessed by recycled materials has not been significantly reduced. This reduces the pollution of waste to the environment.
TPE floor mats have excellent weather resistance and will not produce odor even in high temperature environments. In addition, TPE foot mats can maintain stable performance under various field conditions without deformation or cracking.
Leather floor mats
Most leather floor mats use a full-enclosed structure dedicated to special vehicles, with good fixed wrapping properties and the most comprehensive protection for the floor inside the car. This type of foot mat generally has a multi-layer structure, and the more common ones are internal cotton materials filled with external leather, which feels comfortable.
Leather floor mats are relatively expensive, and have prominent disadvantages such as not being resistant to dirt and not being waterproof, especially in rainy and snowy weather, where one step leaves a footprint. The cleaning method cannot be directly rinsed with water, but can only be wiped with a wet towel.
The advantage of the fully surrounded leather floor mat is that it can provide all-round protection for users who often walk on muddy roads, but it also requires frequent cleaning by car owners.
Summary
Different materials have different characteristics and advantages and disadvantages. You can choose according to your needs. Each product has a price that matches its own quality. If the price is lower than the market average, then you should think about where these costs are saved and the principle of "you get what you pay for".
As a car owner, don't buy mats that don't match your car model because of a little cheapness. For mats that have been deformed for a long time, they must be replaced in time. After washing and maintaining the car, you should check whether the mat has been re-fixed firmly. Choosing a suitable car mat is very important for our driving safety.
