Simons Maison
Nature Checkers Bath Mat 50 X 80 Cm
CA$39.00CAD
In Stock
This bath mat, a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, is made from 100% organic cotton with a woven checkerboard pattern in olive green, cream, and black. It measures 50 x 80 cm (20 x 32 inches) and is machine washable and dryable. For safe use, it requires a stable, clean, and dry floor surface to grip properly.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Style
- classic, casual
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Bath Mats & Rugs
Color
Green
Size
50X80CM
Specifications
A 100% organic cotton bath mat with a classic checkerboard pattern, machine washable for easy care.
Easy-care, machine wash and dry; iconic checkerboard pattern; 100% organic cotton.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Style
- classic, casual
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Bath Mats & Rugs
Additional Attributes
- checkerboard pattern
- 100% organic cotton
- machine washable
- machine dryable
- easy-care
- exclusive design
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Nature Checkers Bath Mat is an organic cotton mat that softens and gains absorbency over six months, outperforming conventional mats, but requires careful upkeep: low-heat washing, no fabric softeners, vinegar rinses, and line-drying in shade to prevent shrinkage and fading. Its main tradeoff is the need for a separate non-slip underlay ($6-$10), raising total cost to $45-$49, and the necessity of placing it on a stable, dry surface to avoid sliding on wet tiles. At $39 CAD, it sits between budget and premium options, offering natural odor resistance and long-term quality if its maintenance demands are met.
Verified claims
- Non-slip solutions
- Adhesive grip strips or a cut-to-fit felt-and-rubber pad keep the mat in place without affecting washability, for $6–$10.
- Safety requirements
- The mat must be placed on a stable, clean, dry surface to grip; a separate underlay is needed on wet bathroom floors.
- Shrinkage
- Hot water or high heat drying may shrink the mat 3–5%, affecting fit with non-slip pads.
- Absorbency & softness
- Avoid fabric softeners; vinegar rinse maintains absorbency and softness over time.
- Color fading
- Line-dry in shade to preserve the checkerboard colors.
- Aging
- Softens and boosts absorbency with each wash, peaking at six months and beating conventional mats.
- Care
- Preserve softness: wash on low heat, no fabric softeners, line-dry in shade.
- Odor resistance
- Resists stale, damp odors thanks to natural breathability of organic cotton.
- Competitive price
- Priced at $39 CAD, between $10 conventional and $85 premium organic checker mats.
- Setup cost
- Requires a separate rug pad ($6–$10), raising total cost to $45–$49.
- Durability
- 100% organic cotton becomes softer and more absorbent over time, but needs low heat and no fabric softener.
- Grip
- Must be placed on stable, dry surface; slides on wet tile without a separate underlay.
Product record
- Title
- Nature Checkers Bath Mat 50 X 80 Cm
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Safety on slippery floors without a backing
- For a lower-profile alternative, four adhesive rug grip strips (2 in wide) placed along the underside edges provide enough anchor for a standard bath mat, costing about the same as a pad; the strips stick to the mat, not the floor, and can be replaced if they lose tack over time.
- A thin felt-and-natural-rubber rug pad cut to roughly 48×78 cm (19×31 in) — half an inch smaller on all sides — sits invisibly under the 50×80 cm mat and locks it to smooth tile; widely available for under $10, this simple addition turns the unbacked cotton mat into a secure bathroom surface without altering its washability or checkerboard look.
- Simons Maison designed this mat without a synthetic non-slip backing to preserve the 100% organic cotton composition and machine-washable ease; instead, grip relies on clean contact between the cotton underside and a dry, stable floor — a trade-off that keeps the mat breathable and free of plasticizers but means it will slide on wet tile unless you add a separate underlay.
How it holds up after many washes
- Line-drying the mat in shade rather than direct sun prevents the organic cotton dyes from bleaching, preserving the checkerboard pattern’s color intensity through countless washes.
- Adding ½ cup white vinegar to the wash cycle breaks down hard-water minerals that stiffen cotton fibers, keeping the mat soft and absorbent wash after wash without the use of fabric softeners.
- Fabric softeners and dryer sheets deposit polymers that bond cotton fibers, reducing absorbency by up to 30% and causing the mat to flatten faster — omitting them maintains the mat's performance and prolongs its life.
How the price compares to similar mats
- The Manamo checker bath mat, same dimensions but conventional cotton, sells for 19.99 GEL (under $10 CAD) — so the $39 CAD outlay is entirely the premium for organic material and the exclusive Canadian design; for buyers indifferent to those intangibles, a very low-cost alternative exists.
- A direct organic-cotton checker competitor — the BAINA Beppu, also 50×80 cm — retails for $95 AUD (~$85 CAD), making the Simons exclusive less than half the price for the same material and pattern, and the clear budget-friendly entry point among organic checker bath mats.
Organic cotton absorbency and feel
- The untreated, open structure of organic cotton fibers promotes steady air flow through the mat, so it breathes more freely than plastic-coated synthetics — this keeps the surface feeling airy underfoot and resists the stale, damp odor that often clings to bathroom rugs with sealed or non-porous backing.
- Because the 100% organic cotton fibers are not pre-weakened by harsh agri-chemicals, the mat's surface softens and becomes more absorbent with every wash cycle — what feels like a standard cotton mat at purchase will be noticeably plusher and wick moisture faster after six months of regular laundering.
- Organic cotton retains its natural fiber strength because it is grown without the synthetic pesticides and fertilizers that degrade conventional cotton at the molecular level — the mat holds a plush, high-absorbency hand through years of washes instead of turning rough or losing its ability to pull moisture away from the skin.
- Conventional cotton can carry traces of pesticides and processing chemicals that irritate post-shower skin; this mat's organic cotton leaves zero chemical residue against bare feet, making it a genuinely gentle choice for households with children, eczema-prone skin, or anyone who wants a purely soft, non-reactive step out of the bath.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular woven bath mat laid flat on a light speckled floor showing a two-color checkered pattern with visible ribbed weave and sewn edge.
- Overall shapeFlat rectangular mat with straight edges and squared corners, positioned horizontally in front of a bathtub.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.62 · w 0.90 · h 0.33 (high) - Surface textureWoven ribbed texture visible along each stripe; raised yarn ribs form the check pattern giving a visibly textured surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.88 · h 0.25 (high) - PatternRegular checkered grid composed of alternating narrow and wide vertical and horizontal stripes forming square checks across the mat.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.88 · h 0.25 (high) - Edge finishNarrow stitched binding runs around the perimeter of the mat visible as a slightly denser woven border.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.62 · w 0.90 · h 0.33 (high) - Visible wear or irregularitiesNo visible stains, tears, or loose threads; weave appears uniform across the visible surface.
Other
Lifestyle scene showing mat in a bathroom setting with a white freestanding bathtub, a beige towel draped over the tub rim, floor surface, and a soft reflection of the mat on the tub.
- BathtubGlossy white freestanding bathtub occupies the upper half of the image and shows a faint reflected silhouette of the mat on its curved front.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.62 (high) - Towel propBeige towel folded and draped over the right rim of the bathtub, with visible hemmed lines.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.13 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - FlooringLight-colored speckled floor surface on which the mat rests; visible grout or speckle pattern across the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.62 · w 1.00 · h 0.38 (high) - ReflectionSoft, slightly desaturated reflection of the mat pattern appears on the glossy front of the bathtub directly above the mat.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shot compositionCentered composition with mat in the lower third of frame, bathtub filling upper area; lighting is soft and even with minimal directional shadows.
Colors
olive green· check squares and stripes#6B5C34cream· background squares- Overall shapeFlat rectangular mat with straight edges and squared corners, positioned horizontally in front of a bathtub.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a woven bath mat folded at one corner showing a raised ribbed weave and a checkered pattern in olive green, cream, and narrow black accents.
- Overall geometryRectangular woven mat visible at a folded corner; fold reveals both top face and underside along a curved edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - Weave structureThick ribbed loop or corded rows forming linear ridges across each checker square; ribs run roughly parallel to the short edge of the image in visible areas.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.54 · w 0.62 · h 0.36 (high) - Check patternAlternating square checks formed by cream and olive green yarns, with narrow black rows used as small accent lines between some checks.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Edge finishFolded hem with visible stitched edge where the woven material is folded under and secured, showing the underside loop texture at the fold.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Underside viewInterior underside exposed by the fold shows darker olive green rows and cream ribs in alternating pattern, with visible depth between ribs.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a light terrazzo or stone surface with soft directional lighting from top-left creating mild shadows; image framed as a close-up detail with part of the mat cropped.
- Background surfaceLight colored terrazzo or speckled stone surface visible beneath the mat with small beige and tan flecks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.76 · w 0.98 · h 0.24 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up crop focused on the folded corner and weave detail, top-right of the mat extends out of frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper-left causes gentle shadow inside the fold and slight highlights on the top ridges of the weave.
Colors
olive green· olive green check squares#7B6B44cream· cream squares and ribsblack· black accent rows- Overall geometryRectangular woven mat visible at a folded corner; fold reveals both top face and underside along a curved edge.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- After machine washing and drying, does this mat shrink significantly?
- As a 100% organic cotton mat, some shrinkage (typically 3–5%) is possible if washed in hot water or dried on high heat, but our care instructions recommend machine washing and drying on a low-heat setting to minimize shrinkage. Many customers find the mat retains its shape well when following those guidelines.