How to Select the Best Mat for Your Material
There are two types of mats, designed for different uses. See the Mat Type table below.
Use Half Cut or Full Cut when using a cutting mat.
Mat Type
Mat | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard Tack Adhesive Mat | This mat has high adhesive strength. Do not use it with printer paper, as the material may stick to the mat and become unusable. |
| Low Tack Adhesive Mat | This mat has low adhesive strength. It is suitable for printer paper and paper with a smooth surface. |
Reference Table of Mat and Material Combinations
Material (thickness) | Standard Tack Adhesive Mat | Low Tack Adhesive Mat |
|---|---|---|
Printer paper (80 g/m² (0.1 mm)) | 🚫 | ✔ |
Scrapbook paper (thin) (120 g/m² (0.15 mm)) | - | ✔ |
Scrapbook paper (medium-thick) (200 g/m² (0.25 mm)) | ✔ | ✔*1 |
Cardstock (280 g/m² (0.35 mm)) | ✔ | ✔*1 |
Vellum, tracing paper (0.07 mm) | - | ✔ |
Plastic sheet (PP) (0.2 mm) | ✔ | - |
Vinyl (0.2 mm) | ✔ | - |
Sticker or seal (0.2 mm) | ✔ | ✔ |
- When cutting paper with a smooth surface