Introduction to Inlaid custom Logo Mats

The inlay process of custom mats involves cutting parts of a design out of fabrics of different colors, materials, and processes., fitting them all together according to your design, and bonding all the pieces to rubber or other materials backing. The result is a luxuriant and long-lasting mat.

How to make it?

You send us the design or picture. A design template is created. This is placed on a base mat and with a precision cutting machine, we manually cut elements of the design such as shapes, alphabets, etc. out of the base mat. Various elements are then cut out from different colored mats of the same material as per your design. These cut elements are inlaid back into the base mat in the relevant places. Finally, all parts—elements as well as the base mat—are bonded together to a reinforced rubber backing. Almost all custom logo mats use solution-dyed polypropylene material. You cannot print on this material, making it perfect for use in inlaid logo mats. The inlay process can also be carried out using other materials such as coir. What’s important is that the mats have a sturdy backing.

Advantages

1. Polypropylene fibers are solution dyed before weaving. As a result, the dyes go into the substrate of the mat, giving you a UV-stabilized, fade-resistant entrance mat.
2. These mats are highly resistant to mold and mildew, giving you a hygienic product.
3. You get a much higher quality mat, with beautiful designs.
4. These mats are long-lasting, tough, durable, and efficient.
5. Durability and non-slip properties make this a perfect logo mat for outdoor commercial applications.
6. The mats effectively remove tough dirt, grime, and water from shoe soles.

Limitations

1. Inlaying a logo mat is a highly manual and labor-intensive process, and this pushes up the price of these mats.
2. There are higher artwork restrictions, as various elements of the design have to be cut and put together. There has to be a minimum line thickness of 3/8 inch and 3/4-inch line spacing between colors. If your design is complicated and requires a lot of detailing, then an inlaid logo mat would not be a good choice for you.
3. It is impossible to get gradients, tints, screens, and transparencies on these mats, which further restricts the kind of design you can get made.