I hate the idea of those rubber bath mats that, over time, mildew and just look gross. These cotton tub mats are ideal for placing in the bottom of the tub when showering. I simply run the mat through my washing machine's spin cycle afterward, and then pop it in the dryer for a few minutes. I love the light brown color (linen) and that the mats come in economical sets of three. Though I also bought celadon green for our other bathroom. Great solution, great price!