Tacky Mats

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Tacky Mats, also known as Sticky Mats and Tack Mats, are designed specifically to capture fine particles of dirt and dust, ensuring an ultra-clean floor surface in laboratories, cleanrooms, and hospitals. With their peel-off layers, our Tacky Mats create a sticky surface that effectively traps even the finest particles of dirt for long periods of time. First Mats offers a range of high-quality Tacky Mats designed to provide our customers with the best product for their needs, whether for pedestrians or wheeled traffic. We also offer free delivery across mainland UK on all Tacky Mat orders. To learn more about Tacky Mats and the range of products available from First Mats, please continue reading below, or see our full range of Industrial Mats for other options. How Do Tacky Mats Work? Tacky Mats are sticky floor entrance mats, with 30 to 60 thin tacky layers. When users step onto the mat, any fine particles of dirt, dust, and any other contaminants are literally pulled away from the footwear by the sticky surface of the mat where they remain. The mats are designed with up to 60 peel-off layers of film, which can be peeled away and disposed of, instantly creating a fresh new tacky surface whenever needed. In 2012, a study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of Cleanroom floor mats, which found that temporary tacky mats (such as those sold by First Mats) reduced particle levels on shoes and footwear by 20-50%, making them a cost-effective way to control dirt levels significantly. Where Are Tacky Mats Used? The tacky mats can be used in any environment where floors must be kept sterile and free of small dirt particles. Several places you would be likely to find them include: Cleanrooms: Typically used for scientific research, dirt containment in cleanrooms needs to be ultra-effective as pollutants could contaminate tests and experiments. Laboratories: As with cleanrooms, laboratories are often used for scientific testing of any pharmaceutical production, which c