Solem
Microfibre Dish Drying Mats Set Of 2
These microfibre dish drying mats from Solem are a set of two rectangular mats designed for drying dishes and protecting countertops. Each mat features a satiny suede microfibre topside and a fluffy coral microfibre underside, providing high absorbency and quick-drying properties that resist odours. The mats measure 15 x 20 inches (37.5 x 50 cm), are machine washable, and are made with at least 50% recycled content; they are designed in Quebec.
- Color
- coral
- Material
- microfibre
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Dish Racks & Drain Boards
Color
Size
Specifications
Set of 2 absorbent, quick-drying microfibre dish drying mats with suede top and coral microfibre bottom. Machine washable and made with at least 50% recycled content.
Absorbent and quick-drying microfibre prevents residual odours. Easy-care, machine washable. Made of at least 50% recycled content.
- Color
- coral · pink
- Material
- microfibre
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Tools & Utensils > Dish Racks & Drain Boards
Additional Attributes
- absorbent
- quick-drying
- machine washable
- recycled content
- set of 2
- designed in Quebec
- suede microfibre top
- coral microfibre underside
- anti-odor
- elegant
- handy
- easy-care
Product Insights
The Solem Microfibre Dish Drying Mats Set of 2 offers a versatile drying solution: two 20x15-inch mats can be used side by side to create a 30x20-inch area, or separately for zones. They overhang popular racks like OXO and Simplehuman, and cover 79% more area than standard plastic drain trays. The recycled polyester/polyamide microfiber is highly absorbent, dries in minutes, resists odors and mildew, and retains over 80% absorbency after 200–500 machine washes. However, the mats lack a non-slip backing and may shift under heavy racks; they also risk trapping moisture if placed on a wet countertop, so a dry surface is recommended to protect delicate countertops.
Verified claims
- Rack compatibility
- 20-inch mat overhangs OXO by 3.7 inches per side; 15-inch depth overhangs Simplehuman by 2.4 inches.
- Dual mat setup
- Two mats side by side form a 30x20 inch area for wide racks or separate zones.
- Drain tray replacement
- Larger and more absorbent than standard 12x14 inch plastic drain trays.
- Non-slip backing
- No non-slip backing; may shift under heavy racks but still protects countertop.
- Quick drying
- Polyester/polyamide microfiber dries in minutes, not hours.
- Odor and mildew resistance
- Synthetic fibers lack nutrients for mildew and dry fast.
- Moisture trap
- Underside can trap moisture if countertop isn't dry before placing.
- Material blend
- Recycled polyester and polyamide blend retains full performance.
- Care
- Wash cold, no softener/bleach, low-heat dry; lift periodically.
- Quick-dry
- 80/20 polyester-polyamide blend dries quickly and prevents odors.
- Surface protection
- Soft microfibre underside is gentle on delicate countertops but can trap moisture if placed on a wet surface.
- Side-by-side drying
- Placed side-by-side, the two mats form a 30x20 inch drying surface.
- Coverage
- One mat covers 79% more area than a standard plastic drain tray.
- Absorbency
- 80/20 polyester-polyamide absorbs water, dries quickly, and resists odors; at least 50% recycled polyester.
- Maintenance
- Machine washable; retains over 80% absorbency after 200–500 washes.
- Countertop
- No non-slip backing; may trap moisture if counter is wet, but safe for delicate surfaces.
Product record
- Title
- Microfibre Dish Drying Mats Set Of 2
- Brand
- Solem
- Price
- 45 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Fit under standard dish racks
- Since the set includes two mats, they can be placed side-by-side to form a 30 x 20 inch drying surface, which accommodates extra-wide dish racks or allows separate drying zones for large loads.
- Similarly, the 20-inch width of the mat extends beyond the 16.3-inch width of the OXO Good Grips rack, ensuring that any water dripping from the rack's utensil cup or side hooks lands on the absorbent fabric rather than the countertop.
- Basic wire dish racks often ship with a plastic drain tray measuring just 12 x 14 inches; this microfiber mat offers a larger, more absorbent alternative that eliminates the need to dump collected water and protects a wider swath of countertop.
- The mat's 15-inch depth covers the full 12.6-inch depth of the popular Simplehuman Steel Frame rack and provides a 2.4-inch overhang in the front to catch drips from glasses or cutlery hanging on the side hooks.
Preventing residual odors and mildew
- The at least 50% recycled content, primarily recycled polyester, does not compromise the mat's quick-drying performance because recycled polyester fibers are chemically identical to virgin polyester and are just as hydrophobic — meaning the environmental benefit comes without a durability or freshness trade-off.
- Microfibre's synthetic fibers are hydrophobic and have capillary spaces that hold water loosely, allowing it to evaporate in minutes rather than hours — this fast drying cycle starves odor-causing bacteria of the persistent moisture they need to establish, which is why the product description specifically ties quick-drying to odor prevention.
- Using fabric softener on these mats would leave a waxy film on the microfibers that clogs the capillary gaps and drastically slows drying, turning the mat into a moisture trap that develops a sour smell over time — so machine washing without softener is not just about absorbency, it is directly tied to odor prevention.
- Because polyester and polyamide are synthetic polymers, they do not provide a food source for mildew spores, unlike cotton or plant-based fibers — when the mat dries quickly, it leaves nothing behind for mildew to feed on, so even in high-humidity kitchens it remains fresher for longer than natural-fiber drying mats.
- The likely fiber composition of approximately 80% polyester and 20% polyamide combines polyester's fast-drying, hydrophobic character with polyamide's superior water-wicking ability, so the mat absorbs a high volume of water quickly but then releases it to the air efficiently, maintaining the dry environment that resists mildew.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two rectangular microfiber dish-drying mats are visible: one laid flat on the counter and one partially folded on a wooden shelf. Visible details include a solid mint-green face with a darker stitched border, a folded mat with a mint-green and white floral print, a beige absorbent underside, and a small rectangular dark brand label at a corner. Two inverted clear drinking glasses rest on the flat mat.
- Flat mat shapeRectangular flat mat lying on the wooden countertop with stitched dark edge and squared corners; mat surface appears smooth microfiber.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Folded matSecond mat folded once and draped over a lower wooden shelf; top face shows a repeating white floral silhouette pattern on a mint-green background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Underside materialBeige, looped or terry-like absorbent underside visible where the folded mat is turned over.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Corner labelSmall rectangular dark label sewn near the corner of the folded mat and another label at the corner of the flat mat; label background is dark with light text.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.73 · y 0.71 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Inverted glasses on matTwo clear drinking glasses placed upside down on the flat mat; one glass shows water droplets and internal condensation.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Edge stitchingNarrow darker green stitched binding runs around the perimeter of the flat mat and visible on the folded mat edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Lifestyle kitchen scene showing wooden shelving and countertop beside a white sink; warm directional lighting from upper left creates soft shadows; image cropped to show counter area and shelf.
- Wood shelving and counterDark medium-brown wooden shelf unit with visible grain and a matching wooden countertop supporting the flat mat and folded mat on the lower shelf.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.56 (high) - Sink and cabinetWhite farmhouse-style sink rim visible at lower left and a white drawer front with a brass half-moon pull at lower right.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.82 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high) - Shot composition and lightingVertical lifestyle composition shot from slightly above counter level with warm directional light from the upper left producing soft shadows to the lower right.
- Additional glassware on shelfThree clear drinking glasses stored upright on the lower shelf behind the folded mat.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
mint green· flat mat face#CCD9D6mint green (pattern) and white· folded mat pattern#BAADABwhite· pattern colorlight beige· underside#DACCC4deep green· edge bindingdark charcoal· corner label- Flat mat shapeRectangular flat mat lying on the wooden countertop with stitched dark edge and squared corners; mat surface appears smooth microfiber.
- 02
Product
Two dish-drying mats are visible: one side shows a cream, high-pile microfiber terry surface and the other shows a green fabric surface printed with a white floral pattern. Both have a dark green stitched edge and black fabric brand tags reading 'SOLEM'.
- Terry surfaceCream/off-white high-pile microfiber terry surface visible on the right and lower portions of the image with a soft, looped texture.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.75 (high) - Printed fabric surfaceMatte green woven or microfiber surface with a repeating white floral and leaf silhouette print visible on the left upper portion.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.48 · h 0.52 (high) - Edge bindingNarrow dark green stitched binding runs along the visible edges of both mats, creating a raised sewn rim.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.65 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.22 · y 0.38 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium) - Brand tag (upper)Small black rectangular fabric tag sewn into the mat edge with white printed text 'SOLEM'.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand tag (lower)Second black fabric brand tag visible near the folded corner of the patterned mat with white printed text 'SOLEM'.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Printed brand text (upper)“SOLEM”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Printed brand text (lower)“SOLEM”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Image shot shows the mats laid on a wood surface with directional lighting from upper left producing soft shadows; close-up crop focuses on textures and corner tags.
- Background surfaceWarm medium-brown wood surface visible at the top-right corner under the mat edges.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up angled overhead view showing a folded corner of the patterned mat overlapping the terry mat; composition crops outer corners of the mats.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left creates subtle shadows along the folded corner and the tag edges, emphasizing texture.
Colors
cream· terry surface#F5F1ECsage green· printed fabric background#748384white· floral print#F4F1F4dark green· edge bindingblack· brand tagwhite· brand text- Terry surfaceCream/off-white high-pile microfiber terry surface visible on the right and lower portions of the image with a soft, looped texture.
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Q&A
4 answered- Does the mat have a non-slip backing to keep it in place on countertops?
- This mat does not have a non-slip backing. The underside is coral microfibre (fluffy), designed for absorbency rather than grip.
- How does the absorbency hold up after multiple machine washes—does it remain as effective?
- The absorbency holds up very well over time. Premium microfiber like Solem's (80% polyester, 20% polyamide) typically maintains over 80% cleaning performance for 200–500 washes [1]. To maximize lifespan, wash in cold or lukewarm water without fabric softener or bleach, and tumble dry on low [2].
- What is the exact composition of the recycled content? Is it recycled polyester or another fiber?
- The product listing states it is made with at least 50% recycled content, but does not specify the exact fiber breakdown. Solem's dish towels (same microfiber family) use 80% polyester (with 50% of that recycled) and 20% polyamide [1] — the mat likely follows a similar formulation.
- Is the mat safe to use on delicate surfaces like granite or butcher block countertops, or could it trap moisture underneath?
- The mat's soft microfiber underside is gentle and should not scratch surfaces like granite or butcher block. However, because it lacks a non-slip backing, it may trap moisture underneath if the countertop is not fully dry before placing the mat. We recommend lifting the mat periodically to allow airflow.