Shower Mats

The shower mat is the classic terry solution for the bathroom floor – flat, tightly woven, highly absorbent and perfectly matched to the towel lines of the bathroom. Anyone who values a coherent bathroom ensemble, in which towels and floor textile interact in the same material and the same colour world, will find the right choice in the shower mat.

At Interior Couture you will find shower mats from five renowned premium manufacturers – matching the respective towel series for a consistent look in the bathroom. On request, we are happy to send you free fabric samples so that you can check the feel before purchase – you can reach us by phone on +49 (0) 221 630 606 12.

What is a shower mat?

The shower mat is a flat, tightly woven terry mat for placing directly in front of the shower or bath. Unlike the voluminous, tufted bath mat, the shower mat is:

• flat in construction – without a high pile
• tightly woven – from densely worked terry
• made of pure cotton – like the matching towels
• matched to the towel lines – usually available as a set with bathrobe, towels and the like

It is precisely this characteristic that makes the shower mat the ideal choice if you are aiming for a coherent bathroom ensemble of coordinated terry pieces. The shower mat complements the towel family as a matching floor textile and brings the bathroom to a calm, consistent look.

Shower mat or bath mat – where is the difference?

In the bathroom, the two product types are readily confused – but in fact they are very different:

• Shower mat: made of tightly woven terry, flat, high absorbency, often available as a set matching the towel line
• Bath mat: tufted with a high pile, voluminous, velvety soft, with a standalone design effect as a rug

Which one suits you? Anyone who wants to think of the bathroom as a coherent terry ensemble – towels, bathrobe and floor textile in the same material and a matching colour – is ideally served with the shower mat. Anyone who instead wants to make the bathroom floor a standalone design element with special comfort underfoot will find in the bath mat the right choice. Many customers combine both – a shower mat directly in front of the shower in a set with the towels, and a bath mat elsewhere in the bathroom as a design statement.

What is a shower mat good for?

• Slip resistance: prevents slipping on wet tiles after the shower
• Warming protection: warms the feet after a shower or bath
• Absorbency: absorbs drops of water and protects the floor
• Set look: as part of the towel line, the shower mat ensures a consistent look
• Easy-care: as a pure terry solution, easy to wash and uncomplicated in everyday use
• Quick-drying: the flat construction dries quickly, and the shower mat is ready to use again soon

Properties of a premium shower mat

• High-quality cotton: long-staple fibres for a pleasant feel and high absorbency
• Tightly woven terry: a densely worked loop structure for robust durability
• High absorbency: drops of water are reliably absorbed
• Set-compatible: in the matching colour worlds to your towels
• Easy-care: usually washable at 60 °C like the towels
• Durable: high-quality models last for many years

Brands at Interior Couture

In our range you will find shower mats from five renowned manufacturers – each with its own profile and matching the respective towel series.

Abyss & Habidecor – luxury from Portugal

Abyss & Habidecor from Portugal produces shower mats from 100% Egyptian Giza extra-long-staple cotton – the same premium quality as the matching towels and bathrobes. This allows the bathroom to be conceived as a complete terry ensemble: shower mat, towels and bathrobe in one colour world, from the same material. The brand's typical variety of colours makes it easy to coordinate all the bathroom textiles.

Schlossberg – Swiss elegance

Schlossberg, the Swiss premium specialist, produces shower mats with subtle colour worlds and the highest material purity. The terry quality corresponds to the Schlossberg towel line, so that shower mats and towels can be combined effortlessly into a coherent ensemble. An ideal choice for bathrooms with a calm, harmonious atmosphere.

Weseta Switzerland – Swiss textile artistry

Weseta Switzerland stands for the highest Swiss textile artistry and uncompromising quality. The shower mats are produced sustainably in Switzerland, are free of harmful substances and fit perfectly with the brand's corresponding towel family. A conscious choice for environmentally aware buyers.

BOSS Home – modern luxury

BOSS Home brings clear style and sporty elegance to the detail of the shower mat too. The models impress with high-quality terry, subtle colours and striking textures – stylistically coordinated consistently with the Boss Home towels and bathrobes.

Lacoste Home – sporty chic

Lacoste Home brings French nonchalance into the bathroom with the characteristic crocodile logo. The shower mats made of high-quality terry are hard-wearing, soft and absorbent – with the unmistakable recognisability of the brand and matching the Lacoste Home towel line.

Which size is the right one?

Shower mats are available in various sizes, matched to the respective application:

• 50 × 70 cm: compact standard size, ideal for small bathrooms
• 60 × 90 cm: comfortable standard size – the most common choice
• 70 × 120 cm: a generous variant for larger bathrooms
• Special sizes: possible on request with many premium brands

When choosing the size, it is worth looking at the space available in front of the shower or bath. The shower mat should be wide enough for both feet to fit comfortably on it – but not so large that it loses the character of a compact floor detail.

Set concept – the shower mat as part of the towel family

The greatest strength of the shower mat lies in its set compatibility. With the five premium brands, shower mats are each matched to the corresponding towel lines:

• Same cotton quality as towels and bathrobe
• Same colour palette – sets in tone on tone possible
• Same borders or design details – a consistent style
• Same care requirements – everything in one wash

Anyone who, for example, uses towels from Abyss & Habidecor in a particular colour will usually find the matching shower mat in the same colour – this is the easiest way to create a consistent terry look. This is precisely where the shower mat differs from the tufted bath mat, which functions as a standalone design soloist in the bathroom.

Caring for your shower mat

• wash regularly, ideally at 60 °C – like the matching towels
• use a colour detergent without optical brighteners
• no fabric softener – it significantly reduces absorbency
• tumble dry on a medium setting – this makes the shower mat particularly fluffy
• observe the care label – some models have special requirements
• do not iron – the tightly woven terry does not need it

As the shower mat absorbs a lot of moisture in daily use, regular washing is important. The great advantage over the tufted bath mat: as a pure terry solution, the shower mat can be washed together with the towels without any problem – making care more straightforward and more suited to everyday life.

We recommend using two shower mats in rotation ideally – while one is in the wash or drying, the other is ready in the bathroom.

Fabric samples – feel the quality before purchase

As the feel underfoot is so important precisely with the shower mat, and the mat should match the towels, it is worth looking at the fabric samples before purchase. We offer free dispatch of samples – with these you can not only check the quality but also compare directly whether the shower mat matches your existing towels in colour. Please feel free to get in touch – by phone on +49 (0) 221 630 606 12 or by email at info@waesche-kultur.de.

Matching bathroom accessories around your shower mat

As the shower mat is part of a consistent bathroom ensemble, it is worth looking at the matching terry pieces from the same brand. To match, you will find with us classic Towels, Shower towels, Bath towels, Guest towels, Face cloths, Wash mitts, Beach towels and Bathrobes.

Anyone who alternatively is looking for a voluminous, tufted bathroom floor with a high pile will find the right thing under bath mats.

Buy shower mats online at Interior Couture

Discover our selection of high-quality shower mats from Abyss & Habidecor, Schlossberg, Weseta Switzerland, Boss Home and Lacoste Home. If you have questions about the selection, we are happy to advise you personally – by phone on +49 (0) 221 630 606 12 or by email at info@waesche-kultur.de. On request, we will send you free fabric samples.

Frequently asked questions about shower mats