Cricut Mats Explained: Which Mat Do I Use?
Cricut Mats Explained: Which Mat Do I use?
What are the differences between the Cricut Machine Mats? What is the Cricut StrongGrip Mat used for? What material can I use with the FabricGrip Mat?
Let's look at each mat and see which Cricut Mat your should use for your project.
What are the different Cricut Mats for?
Cricut offers several different kinds of mats for the Maker, Explore & Joy die cutting machines.
StandardGrip Mat | Green
The StandardGrip Mat is the green mat.
It is used to cut many different materials, such as:
- Heavy Cardstock
- Sticker Paper
- Patterned Paper
- Adhesive Vinyl
- Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
- Printable Vinyl
LightGrip Mat | Blue
The LightGrip Mat is the blue mat.
It is perfect for:
- Standard Paper
- Copy Paper (inkjet & laser)
- Light Cardstock
- Vellum
StrongGrip Mat | Purple
The StrongGrip Mat is the purple mat.
It works best with:
- Specialty Cardstock
- Chipboard
- Mat Board
- Backed Fabric
FabricGrip Mat | Pink
The FabricGrip Mat is the pink mat.
It works best with fabrics & materials, such as:
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Denim
- Felt
- Canvas
- Cork
CardMat | Cricut Joy
The CardMat is 4.5" x 6.25" and made specifically for the Cricut Joy.
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