A water mat should not be confused with a pool floatie. For instance, in most cases, a pool floatie is smaller. It can often accommodate only one to two people at a time. In contrast, a water mat is usually bigger, allowing it to accommodate a small group of people at a time.
The two are also different in terms of their design. The pool floatie is often available in a range of eclectic designs, like swans, donuts, watermelons, and ice cream, among others. This is as against a water mat. It is like an oversized version of a yoga mat.
Also, in the case of pool floaties, you need to inflate them before they can be used. In contrast, there are water mats that are naturally buoyant and won’t require inflation to float on water. Most of the products we have listed above are made of buoyant materials.