ALVIN GBM Self-Healing Cutting Mat 3.5 x 5 inch | Double-Sided Green/Black | 5-Layer Gridded Surface for Arts, Crafts and Sewing - Model GBM0305

I am impressed by the quality of this mat, as well as the performance.The primary advantage this advertises over others is the ability for the board to "heal" scar marks. I have used many products that have claimed this, but other than end grain maple hardwood, I have not used any product that has actually done it, until now.While this board does not heal as well as end grain maple, it does a surprisingly good job. By doing this, the service life of the mat is extended (as scar markings eventually ruin a mat/board and make clean cuts no longer possible). So in the long run, this mat could save you money with a longer service life over other products.The overall build quality is excellent, and I clean the mat using a disinfectant (accelerated hydrogen peroxide) in which it has held up very well to being cleaned with.Another plus of this mat over others I have used is that it is very easy going on knife, razor, and utility blades. It slows the speed in which they dull at, which is convenient if you use this kind of product a lot.The only downside I see is the price. It's not cheap, but it is a well-made product that holds up to usage, has border lines on it which are super useful for many different applications, is easy-going on cutting tools, and lasts a long time. So to me it is worth the price.

I love this mat and did not expect how much I would like the reversible colors. It helps keep a mindset for cutting certain materials or not at all, such as keeping the black side for no cutting. Primarily for x-acto blade work, the cutting/self-healing is barely noticeable but I will wait and see how it holds up over time, which from initial use looks to be years.

I bought this for cutting on when using clay or metal clay for jewelry or button projects. Perfect size!

I got this mat to use on my desk, so that I'd stop damaging knife blades on the wood of the desk top. It works well for cutting and the grid helps with angles and measurements. The cuts do heal themselves for the most part, though I haven't put that feature through the ringer yet.My one gripe is that the edges are a little sharp, so that resting my arms along them can cause some discomfort. Doesn't affect the function - but does bring the quality of life down a smidge. It was easy enough to fix by rounding the edges out with a knife and some filing.

Perfect size Great value

It's a great mat, solid, and makes cutting vinyl (this is what I use it for) much easier than other surfaces like wood, MDF or cardboard. With normal pressure on the blade you get very clean cuts, and there are virtually no marks on the mat itself.Would I recommend it, then? Probably not, because of the terrible smell: I read other people's comment and I dismissed them as I know some can't stand the smell of chemicals, plastics, paints and the like. I am not one of those people, and I can tell you the smell of this mat is really horrible. It's so strong and unpleasant, that I keep it in the garage and bring it in the house only when I need it. Hopefully it will get better with time, but for now it's too much.UPDATE: 2 months have passed, and so is the strong smell produced by the mat. I have added one star back, as it's a very good product, I used it quite a bit and there is not a single cut on the surface, it's just magic.

I’ve been using cutting mats for cutting quilting fabrics for probably 20+ years…I just couldn’t resist this tiny one that actually comes in handy for the details for my tiny paper projects!

Wish it came in 30x60. More color options in future? Great Mat.

Se trata de una tabla para corte de precisión bastante gruesa, se recupera fácilmente de cortes poco profundos. Se desliza poco sobre la mesa por la superficie rugosa y el peso. El tamaño es muy adecuado para trabajar con hojas de los tamaños más comunes e incluso modelado a escala como lo es armar gundams y otros modelos pequeños.

Great little cutting mat, just a bit larger than a standard sheet of paper, so it works well on my cluttered desk!

Purchase as a gift and she was happy with it so must be good.

It's big, sturdy, double sided, and fast at self-healing. Bought this as a replacement for one lost in a move and would definitely buy another. Highly recommended for all crafters out there.

Será bueno probar si realmente el producto se auto-cura o conocer el sustento de esa declaración del producto. El producto se ve resistente a pesar de estar delgado debido a sus 3 capas, un modelo agradable