Gnome doormats come in several face materials: 100% nylon, 100% polyester, 100% coir, and some blends (for example, a 10% polyester / 90% rubber blend). Common backing materials include 100% latex, 100% rubber, and other fiber backings depending on the mat style.
Suitability varies by product. Many gnome doormats are labeled for both indoor and outdoor use, some are specified as outdoor-only, and at least one is described as indoor-only—so check the product label or description to confirm whether a particular mat is intended for indoor use, outdoor use, or both.
Gnome doormats appear in several surface styles: low-profile/low-pile (under 0.5"), medium pile (about 0.5"–1"), flat-pile inserts, and coir mats (around 0.6"). These give options from sleek, low-clearance mats to thicker, more textured coir or medium-pile styles.
Low-profile switch-style mats (around 0.3") and thin polyester/rubber inserts (about 0.12"–0.25") are designed not to jam or curl under doors and are less likely to interfere with clearance. Thicker mats—coir or medium-pile styles around 0.6" or more—are more likely to affect door clearance, so choose a low-profile option when tight clearance is a concern.
Common themes include holiday and seasonal motifs (Christmas/winter, fall), friendly gnome artwork, welcome messages, and garden or mushroom scenes—styles often used for seasonal or porch decor.