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Si-TPV, bathroom/kitchen plastic mat material showing great wet-resistance ability and provide soft comfort against bare foot

Constantly Slipping Problem of TPE/PVC Plastic Mats in Wet Conditions

Anti-slip floor mats are designed to effectively scrape off mud and water at entrances, helping maintain clean indoor floors. Typically made from rubber materials like PVC （Polyvinyl Chloride）or TPE（Thermoplastic Elastomer）, they offer anti-slip properties. These mats are resilient and widely popular for use in areas such as doorways and rooms.

Among these, mats made from TPE material are favored by consumers for their anti-slip performance, resistance to aging, and low cost.However, traditional TPE anti-slip mats tend to become slippery during actual use, particularly in wet environments like bathrooms and kitchens.

Traditional TPE/PVC Anti-Slip Mat Flaws: Wet Slip Risks, Material Degradation, Mold Growth & Health Hazards in Wet Condition

While traditional TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) and PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) anti-slip mats offer advantages such as slip resistance and low cost, they exhibit significant performance flaws and usage risks in wet environments like kitchens and bathrooms. These mats face challenges in wet slip resistance, durability, health concerns, and environmental impact.

TPE is inherently hydrophobic, its surface tends to form continuous water films, causing the wet coefficient of friction (COF) to drop dramatically compared to its dry COF. When shower gel foam remains on the mat surface, barefoot users can easily slip and fall, creating serious safety hazards.

Rubber materials are prone to thermal oxidative degradation: Prolonged exposure to hot water causes hardening and embrittlement, with loss of elasticity leading to collapsed anti-slip textures. As wet slip resistance further deteriorates, the material's tactile properties change, potentially causing foot discomfort and poor user experience.

The microporous surfaces of TPE/PVC mats readily accumulate soap residues and skin flakes, creating an ideal environment for mold growth in damp conditions. Additionally, these materials may release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as vinyl chloride, with prolonged exposure potentially causing respiratory irritation. Of greater concern, inferior recycled materials often contain hazardous heavy metals (lead, cadmium) or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), posing significant health threats to users.

How Does Si-PTV Contribute a Safer, Skin-Friendly, Anti-Slip and Better Stain Resistant Solution?

SILIKE’s innovative modified TPU, Si-TPV, is a Silicone-based Thermolplastic Elastomer. This advanced Soft TPU Modifier Particles can be incorporated into rubber as a TPE modifier, offering exceptional anti-slip performance with a non-sticky texture that maintains superior grip even in wet conditions. The material demonstrates outstanding thermal stability, resisting deformation and maintaining mechanical properties even in high-temperature, high-humidity environments.

The vulcanized silicone rubber particles are uniformly dispersed across the TPU surface, forming an ultra-wear-resistant cross-linked network structure. Its large water contact angle and low surface energy prevent water accumulation and inhibit mold and Bacteria growth on the mat surface.

This modified elastomer provides a consistently smooth and skin-friendly touch that surpasses traditional silicone materials, while offering excellent biocompatibility. It contains no heavy metals, features low VOC emissions, and is completely odorless, Ensuring human safety with no adverse effects from prolonged contact or use.

Si-TPV :A New Solution for Superior Wet Slip-resistance, Stain Resistance and Comfortable Touch for Bathroom & Kitchen Mat

Si-TPV effectively addresses these issues. It not only maintains the mat's anti-slip properties but also delivers more stable traction in wet environments, ensuring user safety. Simultaneously, its durability and environmental friendliness have been significantly enhanced, meeting modern households' demands for high-quality living.

Whether you're designing bathroom anti-slip mats, kitchen stain-resistant flooring, or premium skin-friendly durable and Soft-Touch material, Silike's Si-TPV anti-slip elastomer delivers exceptional performance that will exceed your expectations.

To discover how Si-TPV anti-slip modifier can give your most reliable solution. Contact us via amy.wang@silike.cn, and visit our website www.si-tpv.com to learn more.

Post time: Aug-15-2025