I have not bought a Friskars mat but do use their other products.
The last mat I bought is the Alvin brand. Architects use them and mine is self healing.
I have used it for over 2 years now and this mat does not dull my rotary cutter blade like
the other mat I had. I have used the same blade for over a year with medium amount of
cutting. I belong to a prayers and sqauares church quilting group so use the mat a lot. I think I
paid less than thirty dollars for a very nice sized mat. It is worth it. If and when I buy another
mat it will be an alvin. Doris1334