Formamide levels? Does anyone know how these mats fare in terms of Formamide levels?
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A lot of customers were concern after France and Belgium issued a ban on EVA foam mats. However, these two countries have reversed the ban and reduced the restriction limit to &gt;200 mg/kg on how much formamide foam mats can contain instead. Keep in mind that no other countries have banned or set restrictions on formamide. http://newsletter.sgs.com/eNewsletterPro/uploadedimages/000006/sgs-safeguards-1291212-france-extends-temporary-ban-for-formamide-in-puzzle-mats-a4-en-12.pdf Australia conducted their own test on formamide in foam mats and have found no health risk, you can read the article in the following link: http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/989496 All our mats have pass and exceed all US regulations. Our standard mats have not been specifically tested for formamide as we are not required nor any real tests show that it is a safety concern to children. According to our manufacturer in Taiwan, our standard mats meet the formamide limit set by France at &gt;100 mg/kg. In order to better serve our concerned customers, we have brought in formamide non-detectable mats. You can find the reports in the following link: http://www.ewonderworld.com/test%20report/ACT-Mats_FormamideNDTestReport.pdf You can order the Formamide Non-Detectable mats in the following link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008YGT2GK Please note we do NOT plan on carrying these formamide ND mats in the future so supply is limited. It is too costly(to manufacture and for our customers as well), low demand, have not been proven to be a health risk to children nor is required by country other than France and Belgium. Let me know if you have any more questions regarding formamide or foam mats in general.
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Hi - I bought a mat just like this. Not only were the "pebbles" too bumpy to actually stand on (it hurt my feet!), but it also smelled quite foul. After about two weeks it was still "off-gassing" after taking it out of the packaging. I would get light-headed from the chemicals, just being in the bathroom with it, and could even smell from down the hall. Finally, I just threw it away, it was not worth keeping it in a house with baby.
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This mat was one of the thickest we had found for this price and I did a lot of research. There was a slight rubber smell when taking it out of the box, but I honestly didn't really notice the smell after the first day.
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Follow up: I see a previous poster had cracking issues...I had that with a previous mat...not a crack on this in over a year and counting.
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Rubber versus what? Yes, they are a sturdy rubber mat. I've been very pleased with them. Easy to vacuum and clean when necessary vs. carpet.
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Hi Jennifer, Our Barracuda Exercise mat is approximately the same thickness as a regular yoga mat, 1/4" Thick. It is not super squishy but does give enough padding to protect joints.
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I haven't had that problem, nor has my daughter who uses them. If I were having that issue, I think I would perhaps think about lowering the oven temperature and then, if that didn't work, I'd consider altering the time. One or the other of these should address the problem...but I would find a way to keep using the mats...I LOVE the easy clean up!
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The mats I received were made of a foam rubber material and they are quite durable. When new they did have a plastic/rubber oder that has since gone away. They are washable. Just wipe with a soapy clothe, rinse and let dry.
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Honestly, I can't say what the differences are as this is the only mat of this type that I have used. I have been well pleased with my Kona mat though!
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Mine measure at .5" thick. We use ours over a hardwood floor in a 10' by 12' area. It's been great! We have young children in our home and have used different brand mats in the past and these are by far the most resilient. They are also a great cushion for when we want to stretch out or exercise. I imagine they would do very well in a tent with a sturdy canvas type floor. I know someone who has used them for that purpose and under their air mattress, as well. They were pleased. I would caution against getting them wet. A little moisture is easy to clean up but you wouldn't want any type of foam flooring to get soaked.
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The mats are usually fine. They do slip a little when I am working faster than I should be working, but most of the time, they are fine and they don't slip. I really like this board option with the mats.
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it's confusing because there seem to be 3 sizes of formbu mats (which I use in the kitchen. best of luck in finding the one that suits you the best. i have the smallest in the bathroom and the largest and 2 medium protecting my kitchen floors. best of luck
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These mats are as thick as a stack of 5 sheets of computer paper. While they are not rigid they look great, are durable and work very well.I have tried every kind of place mat and these have been the best. One thing because of the weave they do not hold spills. Very happy with these place mats! (as someone has previously stated... they are not a little over a 1/2 in. thick)
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Hi Mickey , Our mats and blocks are made from the same material. As a result, the test report for our mats is also the test report our Wonder Blocks. Please refer to the following link for reference: http://www.ewonderworld.com/index.php/test-reports.html I apologize for any confusion I may have caused.
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Hi Julia, yes these mats are 100% BPA free. They are made from a fiber glass weave coated in premium, food grade silicone that is FDA compliant. I hope this helps. Regards, Matt - StarPack Team Member
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I have purchased two of these mats. The first one was too small because I didn't notice that you could order different sizes. I used that one in a smaller downstairs room and used the larger one for myself in my office. I did notice a plastic odor (very faint) on the first one (like newly formed plastic) but no odor at all on the second one (the larger of the two). If it holds up and doesn't break over time I will be very pleased with the mat.
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I did on my order! We love these mats! They have deep groves to hold dirt for easy clean up.