cricut mat

Cricut machine cutting mats are offered in grip levels such as LightGrip, StandardGrip, and StrongGrip. Many mats are described as using a long‑lasting, water‑based adhesive so they can be reused multiple times.

Cricut mats are sold both individually and in multi‑packs. Listings commonly show single mats as well as multi‑pack sets (for example, 2‑count and 3‑count packs).

Store the mat with its included clear cover (or a protective sheet) to keep dust off the adhesive surface — this helps extend the mat’s usable life.

Different Cricut mats use different materials. Machine mats are noted as being made from plastic or PET; some press and foam mats use polyester or polyester foam; and specialty pressing mats (for example the EasyPress mat) include silicone foam plus a foil membrane.

Common sizes include 12 x 12 and 12 x 24 machine mats. Other machine and cutting surfaces listed include smaller mats (around 12 x 4.5 or 15.5 x 9.5), larger cutting surfaces like 18 x 24, card/insert mats around 13 x 16.25, and pressing mats such as 5.5 x 8.5 and 12 x 12.

Pressing mats are designed for heat‑transfer work: they direct heat to the design, wick moisture, provide thermal conductivity and insulation, and protect the work surface. Cutting mats, by contrast, secure materials with adhesive and are offered in different grip levels (Light/Standard/Strong) to suit lighter or heavier materials for cutting or writing.

Card mats are reusable and sized to hold multiple cards (descriptions commonly state they hold up to four), letting you cut several cards at once. They’re designed to work with insert and cutaway card styles for batch card-making.