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Written by Shaggy

When choosing the right floor mat for your ride, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with all the choices. Carpet or rubber, matching or contrasting color, logo or no logo—and the list goes on and on. Choosing a carpet doesn’t have to be a life altering decision. Here’s an A to Z roster of who’s who in the car floor mat industry.

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Catch-All

As you’d suspect, Catch-All mats are designed to “catch” everything that might damage your car’s carpets. The secret behind Catch-All’s stain fighting floor mats is the 2-piece design. They boast a liner of custom-molded rubber and a color matched carpet top. The rubber acts as a barrier while the Carpet top color matches your upholstery for a from-the-factory look. Catch-All is an industry leader in floor protection.

Catch-All Xtreme

Like, the catch alls…but Xtreme! What makes them Xtreme? Their larger surface area. What does that mean for your carpet? More coverage!

FANMATS

FANMATS knows that your team is important to you—that’s why their floor mats are decked out with logos and team colors. From sports teams to military branches, FANMATS takes great pride in their quality mats that allow you to express yourself better than those plain Jane carpet or rubber floor mats.

Firestone

Known for their rubber and tires, Firestone enjoys global recognition. Their rubber floor mats are not only heavy-duty they sport the a tire tread design that’s reminiscent of the companies early history. And, because Firestone believes in their quality product, they back their rubber mats with a 1-year warranty.

Hexomat

Yes, like hexagon. So, it’s not a surprise that Hexomat’s molded rubber, all weather floor mats sport hexagonally-shapes cups. And that cups capture mud, moisture and other debris that might harm your carpet. High-quality material and design are what Hexomat is about.

Husky Liners

Over 15 years ago Husky Liners burst onto the market with their unique carpet protection. Their custom molded liners were an instant hit and their collection continues to grow. Husky Liners is an ISO and QS certified company, so every floor mat you get is of the highest quality.

Intro-Tech Automotive

Since 1991, Intro-Tech Automotive has been cranking out top-quality products. From carpet to all-weather, Intro-Tech has the floor mat industry cornered with their high-quality and lower than low prices.

Lloyd Mats

Ditch those universal mats because Lloyd mats are the real deal. Custom-cut floor mats that offer extreme protection for your specific year, make and model. With over 30 years of experience, Lloyd provides customer with exquisite mats with their eye for details.

Nifty

When you want protection and style, you want Nifty floor mats. From all-weather to carpet, Nifty has a wide assortment of quality floor mats. Simple, quality products—that’s the Nifty difference.

RBP

Rolling Big Power is a California based company that began specializing in custom exhaust. If you seek more power this is who you want! So, when it comes to choosing carpets, brand them with the biggest and baddest name on the block. Get branded RBP logo floor mats.

Rugged Ridge

Devoted to everything Jeep—even the carpet under your feet. They know that Jeep is a lifestyle and that you need rugged protection for your floorboards. Rugged Ridge floor mats are guaranteed to protect your ride.

WeatherTech

The weather is unpredictable. So, instead of carting in the mess from the sloppy outdoors, protect your ride’s floorboards with the ultimate in all-weather protection: WeatherTech floor mats. WeatherTech goes above and beyond to ensure the ultimate in styling, quality and stain protection.

Written by Shaggy

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Alright, you’ve done your research on floor mats and now you’re ready to buy… or almost ready, at least. You want to make sure you purchase the best mats possible to give your interior the protection it deserves. I say you’re one smart cookie. Only there’s one problem—you can’t decide which floor mat is the best. You’ve read non-stop rave reviews about both WeatherTech and Husky Liners. So, which one should you go with? Well, that really depends on your needs and personal preferences. But, I have the break down for you on each one to help make your decision that much easier.

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WeatherTech Floor Mats

WeatherTech Floor Mats offer complete all-weather protection. Whether you live in the snow and regularly track in muddy, snow-covered boots, or you have a car full of young children who spill apple juice, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and anything else they can get their hands on, WeatherTech mats block the mess from ever touching your carpets. They’re made from thick rubber that forms an impenetrable barrier against anything that comes their way. And, they have a tall outer ridge to keep messes contained on the mat, rather than on your carpet.

For the best coverage possible, WeatherTech floor mats some are sold in the ideal size for your vehicle. That means these mats reach edge to edge so they leave any spot vulnerable to stains. Plus, they’re easy to trim for an even more customized fit. And, WeatherTech Floor Mats feature a ridged underside that keeps them from slipping around.

WeatherTech Floor Mats come in three colors, black, tan and grey, so they look good no matter what color your interior is. And, when your WeatherTech mats get dirty it’s a cinch to clean them off. Simply pull ‘em out, hose ‘em off and let ‘em dry. They’ll keep looking good for the long haul. WeatherTech backs their floor mats with a 10-year warranty.

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Husky Liners Floor Mats

Husky Floor Mats are crafted from a patented blend of rubberized thermo-plastic ingredients and engineering resin that fights back against anything your feet drag in. Offering complete all-weather protection, Husky floor mats stand up to muddy feat, spilt sodas and greasy burritos like no other. They feature a deep rim design that prevents mud, muck and moisture from sliding from the mat to your carpets.

Unlike WeatherTech, Husky Liners Floor Mats are completely custom formed to fit your specific year, make and model to ensure your interior gets the absolute best protection possible. Their custom fit and their exclusive “SPiN Sta-Put” carpet-gripping spikes keep the floor mats in place.

Husky Liners are also available in black, tan and grey for a good look in any vehicle. And, just like the WeatherTech Floor Mats, Husky Liners Floor Mats can be easily cleaned by just hosing them down. And, Husky Liners come backed by a Lifetime Warranty against cracking and breaking, so you can be confident that these mats will last and last.

Verdict?

Overall, both WeatherTech and Husky Liners are going to offer the extreme all-weather protection. Husky Liner Floor Mats will probably cost you a little bit more, which is mostly due to their customized fit. So, you need to decide—is a completely customized fit and a Lifetime Warranty worth the extra $50 or so? If yes, Husky is surely the way to go. If not, you’d still get top-notch protection selecting WeatherTech and saving the difference.

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