Standing Desks & Treadmill Desks

Standing Mats Have Come a Long Way, and So Have Custom Branding Options

When we first started reviewing anti-fatigue mats for standing desks years ago, most offerings were just cheap kitchen and bath mats that lost their buoyancy after a year and weren’t comfortable to work on for more than about 45 minutes.

Today, true standing desk anti-fatigue mats made of 100% polyurethane that you can work on all day are not only the norm, they come in hundreds of size and color combinations. Many, especially those made in the USA, come with lifetime warranties. (Learn more about the quality parameters in our primer on how to identify quality in standing mat products.

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We’ve reviewed dozens of standing mats over the years, and beyond question, they significantly increase the amount of time users can stand in comfort each day, reduce injuries and keep employees happier at their jobs. But what if your job involves standing and moving around in a larger area than just in front of your computer, such as at a workbench, assembly line, large machinery, a pharmacy desk or even at a trade show? Such extra large standing mats fall into two categories: single-piece and puzzle-piece.

Single-piece mats are often the best deal if your area is small enough, but to go really large or to customize the fit to a specific irregular shape or even wall-to-wall [...]

One problem that persists with most standing mats is the risk of “travel”, or slipping out of place on smooth or wet surfaces, and even on office carpeting. At best it poses an inconvenience, as mats need to be repositioned throughout the day; at worst it’s a dangerous trip hazard. Most decent mats will have some sort of non-slip surface, which works to a certain extent. But for complete peace of mind iMovR goes the extra mile with their EcoLast Dual Gripper Mat. We’ve reviewed the EcoLast before: its one-piece polyurethane construction, durable SmartTech formulation, and 5-year warranty put it squarely at the top of our comparison list for anti-fatigue mats. Now, for just $10 more, [...]

Targeted towards budget-conscious standing desk users who nonetheless crave the back support and foot relief of a quality anti atigue mat, the EcoLast Economy Mat is an ultra-affordable alternative to the cheap kitchen mats that crowd the standing mat market at the economy price range. Despite its thinner shape, the Economy Mat continues EcoLast's tradition of lifelong durability, environmental friendliness, and long-lasting comfort for your feet and back.

iMovR EcoLast Continuum Standing Mat is a big brother to the EcoLast Premium Standing Mat. The two share an incomparable quality and durability, while the latter comes in a wide variety of sizes that would fit almost any work area. Three available depths 20”, 24”, and 36” combined with a variety of lengths create fifteen different size options with the longest mat reaching the mark of 23'.

Sky Mat is great on paper and if a chemical smell doesn't bother you much, you may even enjoy it for some month before it starts flaking and breaking due to poor quality build and materials. You can exercise the lifetime warranty or 30-Day Return Policy, but it will not fulfill the fantasy the brand is creating for this very below average product.