Patent ID: 7067184

Claim:
A table or counter mat having a composite sheet structure comprising: a top textile surface layer; a non-slip backing layer; and an intermediate stabilization and support layer aiding joining and support of the top textile surface layer to the non-slip backing layer while allowing the top textile surface layer of the resultant mat to be absorbent; the non-slip backing layer is formed from a nitrile rubber curable at temperatures greater than 100° C. and preferably at about 170° C. such that the mat is able to be laundered in hot water; the intermediate stabilization and support layer is formed from a non-woven polyester, and the top textile surface layer is a non-woven polyester with a pile height substantially in the range of 3 to 7 millimeters, with the intermediate stabilization and support layer and the top textile surface layer combined with the non-slip backing layer providing a top liquid absorbent textile of less than 4 millimeters which is continuous and consistent and maintains relative position for printing a detailed image thereon and maintaining position to display the detailed image.