Rainy weather can quickly turn a clean entrance into a wet, messy and difficult-to-manage area. Every person entering a building can carry water, dirt and fine debris on their footwear, and without effective entrance matting that moisture can continue travelling through reception areas, corridors and internal floors.
The MicroLuxx Absorbent Mat has been designed specifically for this problem. Rather than focusing mainly on aggressive dirt scraping, MicroLuxx uses a dense absorbent microfibre surface to capture moisture from footwear before it can spread further into the building.
With regenerated ECONYL® nylon microfibre, recycled nylon fibres, heavy-duty nitrile rubber backing and a deep 12mm pile, MicroLuxx is designed for busy indoor commercial entrances where effective moisture control, durability and professional appearance are all important.
Table of Contents
- What Is the MicroLuxx Absorbent Mat?
- Why Moisture Control Matters at Entrances
- How the MicroLuxx Absorbent Surface Works
- Why the 12mm Pile Matters
- What Is ECONYL® Nylon?
- Heavy-Duty Nitrile Rubber Backing
- Flat Back vs Gripper Back
- Is MicroLuxx Suitable for Heavy Commercial Use?
- Using MicroLuxx During Wet Weather
- Where Should an Absorbent Entrance Mat Be Positioned?
- Standard and Custom Size Options
- Where to Use MicroLuxx Absorbent Mats
- Cleaning and Maintaining MicroLuxx
- MicroLuxx Product Showcase
- Why Choose MicroLuxx?
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the MicroLuxx Absorbent Mat?
MicroLuxx is a premium indoor entrance mat designed for areas where water and moisture are the biggest entrance problem. Its dense textile surface absorbs moisture from footwear while also capturing everyday dirt and debris.
The mat is designed for commercial environments where large numbers of people enter throughout the day. This includes offices, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels and other busy indoor buildings.
Designed Around Moisture Control
Some entrance mats are designed mainly to scrape heavy dirt and grit. MicroLuxx is different because its primary strength is absorbing and retaining moisture from wet footwear.
Commercial-Grade Construction
MicroLuxx combines a durable textile surface with a heavy-duty nitrile rubber backing, allowing it to cope with everyday commercial foot traffic.
Indoor Entrance Mat
The mat is designed for indoor commercial entrances and other internal areas where moisture control is required.
Available in Standard and Custom Sizes
MicroLuxx can be supplied in standard sizes or manufactured to suit larger and more unusual entrance dimensions.
Why Moisture Control Matters at Entrances
When people enter a building during wet weather, water does not simply stay beside the door. Moisture left on footwear can continue to transfer onto internal flooring for several steps after entering.
This can increase cleaning requirements, make floors look untidy and reduce traction on smooth hard flooring.
Water Can Travel Beyond the Entrance
If footwear remains wet after crossing the entrance, that moisture can continue into reception areas, corridors, lifts and other parts of the building.
Wet Floors Need More Cleaning
When water mixes with dirt and dust, it can quickly make internal floors look dirty. Staff may need to mop and clean the entrance area repeatedly throughout the day.
Moisture Can Affect Floor Safety
Keeping surrounding floors drier can help create a safer environment. No entrance mat can remove every slip risk, but effective moisture control helps reduce the amount of water transferred onto internal floors.
First Impressions Matter
The entrance is one of the first areas visitors see. A cleaner and drier entrance can make a building look better maintained and more professional.
How the MicroLuxx Absorbent Surface Works
MicroLuxx uses a dense regenerated nylon microfibre surface designed to capture moisture from footwear as people walk across the mat.
The fine fibres create a large surface area that helps remove and retain water while also collecting fine dirt carried indoors on shoes.
Fine Microfibres Capture Moisture
The microfibre construction allows moisture to be drawn away from footwear and retained within the mat's pile.
Works While People Walk Normally
Visitors do not need to stop and deliberately wipe their shoes. Each step across the mat gives the absorbent surface an opportunity to remove more moisture.
Longer Contact Improves Performance
The more steps a person takes across an absorbent entrance mat, the more opportunity the fibres have to remove water from their footwear.
Also Captures Everyday Dirt
Although MicroLuxx is particularly effective at moisture control, its dense surface also captures dirt and debris brought into the building.
Why the 12mm Pile Matters
MicroLuxx has a 12mm pile height. This deep textile pile gives the mat plenty of fibre volume for capturing moisture and dirt from footwear.
More Fibre Contact
A dense pile provides a large amount of fibre contact with shoe soles, allowing the mat to work effectively as people walk across it.
Moisture Retention
The depth of the absorbent surface allows water to be held within the fibres rather than remaining directly on top of the mat.
Commercial Appearance
The dense textile pile gives MicroLuxx the appearance of a premium commercial entrance mat rather than a basic utility mat.
Designed for Regular Traffic
The pile has been developed to continue performing in busy entrances where people cross the mat repeatedly throughout the day.
What Is ECONYL® Nylon?
One of the key materials used in MicroLuxx is regenerated ECONYL® nylon. This material is produced using recovered nylon waste, including discarded fishing nets and industrial nylon waste.
It provides the durability expected from nylon while giving recovered material another useful life.
Regenerated Nylon Fibre
ECONYL® is regenerated nylon rather than simply being a completely new virgin fibre.
Designed for Durability
The material is chosen not only for its recycled origin but also because nylon is well suited to demanding commercial matting applications.
Blended Surface Construction
MicroLuxx uses regenerated ECONYL® nylon microfibre blended with recycled Type 6 nylon fibres.
Performance and Sustainability
This gives the mat a useful combination of moisture performance, durability and recycled material content.
Heavy-Duty Nitrile Rubber Backing
The surface of an entrance mat gets most of the attention, but the backing is just as important. MicroLuxx uses a heavy-duty nitrile rubber backing containing 34% post-industrial recycled content.
This helps provide stability and durability while allowing the mat to withstand regular commercial use and cleaning.
Durable Rubber Construction
Nitrile rubber is commonly used in premium commercial mats because it provides a strong and flexible backing.
Helps Maintain Mat Shape
The commercial-grade backing is designed to help the mat retain its shape and flexibility during normal use.
Supports Frequent Cleaning
MicroLuxx is designed for regular commercial maintenance, including carpet extraction and professional laundering when required.
Recycled Content
The nitrile rubber backing contains 34% post-industrial recycled content.
Flat Back vs Gripper Back
Choosing the correct backing is essential because a mat designed for a hard floor should not be treated the same as a mat being placed on carpet.
MicroLuxx is available with either Flat Back or Gripper Back, allowing the correct option to be chosen for the floor underneath.
Flat Back for Hard Floors
The Flat Back version is designed for hard floors such as vinyl, luxury vinyl tile, laminate, wood, stone, polished concrete and ceramic tiles.
Gripper Back for Carpet
The Gripper Back version has small rubber cleats designed to help the mat remain positioned on carpeted floors.
Do Not Use Gripper Back on Hard Floors
The Gripper Back version is intended for carpet and should not be selected for hard floor surfaces.
Choose the Backing When Ordering
Check the floor surface before ordering so the correct backing can be selected from the start.
Is MicroLuxx Suitable for Heavy Commercial Use?
Yes. MicroLuxx has been developed specifically for demanding commercial environments where moisture control and durability are important.
Its dense nylon pile, reinforced border and nitrile rubber backing make it suitable for entrances that receive regular daily foot traffic.
Busy Office Entrances
MicroLuxx can handle daily staff and visitor traffic while helping stop wet footwear from affecting internal floors.
Schools and Colleges
Large numbers of students entering at the same time can bring substantial amounts of water indoors during wet weather. An absorbent mat can help control this moisture at the entrance.
Hotels and Hospitality
Hotel entrances need to remain clean and presentable throughout the day. MicroLuxx combines commercial performance with a smart textile appearance.
Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare buildings often experience continuous visitor and staff movement, making effective entrance moisture control useful throughout the year.
Using MicroLuxx During Wet Weather
Wet weather is where an absorbent entrance mat becomes especially valuable. During heavy rain, a building may receive hundreds or even thousands of wet footsteps in a relatively short period.
More Rain Means More Moisture
During periods of heavy rain, footwear can carry significantly more water indoors than during normal dry conditions.
Increase Cleaning Frequency
Busy entrances may need daily vacuuming during wet periods, with deeper cleaning carried out when the mat becomes heavily soiled.
Use Enough Matting Length
Where space allows, choose a mat that gives people several steps across the absorbent surface before they reach the main internal floor.
Consider More Than One Mat
For very busy buildings, keeping an additional mat available can be useful so one can remain in service while another is being cleaned.
Where Should an Absorbent Entrance Mat Be Positioned?
Correct positioning can make a major difference to how well an absorbent entrance mat performs.
Place It in the Natural Walking Route
The mat should be positioned where people naturally walk after entering the building rather than somewhere visitors can easily step around it.
Give Footwear Several Steps
A larger mat gives footwear more contact with the absorbent fibres, allowing more moisture to be removed.
Use It After an Outdoor Scraper Mat
In particularly dirty entrances, an outdoor scraper mat can remove heavy mud and grit first, followed by MicroLuxx indoors to absorb remaining moisture.
Cover the Main Traffic Path
For wide entrances, make sure the mat covers the part of the doorway and reception area that receives the majority of foot traffic.
Standard and Custom Size Options
Not every entrance has the same dimensions, which is why MicroLuxx is available in both standard and custom-made sizes.
Custom versions can be manufactured up to 200cm x 550cm, allowing larger entrance areas and unusual layouts to be covered more effectively.
Standard Sizes
Standard sizes are useful where the entrance has typical dimensions and a ready-made mat provides suitable coverage.
Custom-Made Sizes
A custom-made mat is useful for wider entrances, larger reception areas or spaces where standard mat dimensions do not provide enough coverage.
Recessed Mat Wells
If the mat is being fitted into a recessed mat well, measure the internal dimensions carefully before ordering.
Larger Mats Can Improve Moisture Control
Where space allows, a larger mat usually gives visitors more steps across the absorbent surface and therefore more opportunity for moisture removal.
Where to Use MicroLuxx Absorbent Mats
MicroLuxx can be used in many indoor commercial environments where wet footwear is a regular problem.
Office Entrances
Office buildings receive regular staff, visitor and delivery traffic. MicroLuxx helps keep reception flooring cleaner during wet weather.
Schools and Educational Buildings
Schools can experience large bursts of foot traffic at the start and end of the day, making moisture control particularly useful around main entrances.
Hotels
Hotels need entrances that remain presentable throughout the day. An absorbent textile mat helps manage moisture while maintaining a professional appearance.
Healthcare Buildings
Hospitals, clinics and other healthcare buildings benefit from controlling dirt and moisture before it spreads through internal areas.
Retail Stores
Customers entering shops during wet weather can quickly transfer water onto smooth retail flooring. MicroLuxx can be positioned inside the entrance to help remove this moisture.
Reception Areas
Where reception flooring must stay tidy and professional, an absorbent entrance mat can help control wet footprints before they travel further.
Public Buildings
Libraries, community buildings, council facilities and other public spaces can use MicroLuxx wherever regular wet-weather traffic enters the building.
Commercial Interior Areas
MicroLuxx can also be used in internal locations where moisture is transferred between areas and an absorbent textile mat is required.
Cleaning and Maintaining MicroLuxx
Because MicroLuxx captures moisture and dirt, regular cleaning is essential. A mat that becomes overloaded with debris cannot perform as effectively as a properly maintained one.
Regular Vacuuming
Vacuum regularly to remove loose dirt and debris from the surface. Busy commercial entrances may benefit from daily vacuuming.
Deep Cleaning
When a more thorough clean is required, MicroLuxx can be cleaned using a carpet extraction machine.
Professional Laundering
The mat can also be professionally laundered when cleaned according to the manufacturer's recommended procedure.
Allow the Mat to Dry Completely
After deep cleaning, allow the mat to dry fully before putting it back into service.
Do Not Ignore Embedded Dirt
A mat can appear reasonably clean while fine dirt remains trapped deeper in the pile. Periodic deep cleaning helps restore the fibres and maintain moisture absorption.
MicroLuxx Product Showcase
MicroLuxx Absorbent Mats are designed for businesses that need stronger moisture control than a standard entrance mat can provide.
Why Choose MicroLuxx?
MicroLuxx is especially useful when moisture rather than heavy mud is the main problem at the entrance. Its absorbent microfibre construction makes it particularly effective during wet weather and in busy indoor buildings.
Choose MicroLuxx Absorbent Mats If:
- You need an indoor entrance mat with strong moisture absorption.
- Wet footwear is regularly causing water to spread through your building.
- You need a mat for a busy commercial entrance.
- You want a dense 12mm absorbent pile.
- You want regenerated ECONYL® nylon microfibre construction.
- You need a heavy-duty nitrile rubber backing.
- You need Flat Back for hard flooring.
- You need Gripper Back for carpeted flooring.
- You require a standard or custom-made entrance mat.
- You need a custom mat up to 200cm x 550cm.
- You want a mat that can be deep cleaned with carpet extraction equipment.
- You need a mat suitable for professional commercial laundering.
MicroLuxx or a Scraper Mat?
If the main problem is heavy mud, stones and coarse dirt, a scraper-style entrance mat may be more suitable as the first stage of the entrance system. If the main problem is rainwater and wet footwear, MicroLuxx is designed specifically to provide stronger moisture absorption.
Using Both Together
In demanding entrances, a scraper mat can be placed outside or in the first entrance zone to remove heavy dirt, followed by MicroLuxx inside to absorb remaining moisture. This creates a more complete dirt and moisture control system.
