I use the green Olfa ones~

I've had my Fiskars for about 10 years. i have to agree with the others, When I put in a new blade, I use less pressure. My mat is just fine. I also clean my blade to free it of lint. Slows the rotation of the blade making you think you have to use more pressure. My blade in my 60mm has been through 3 king size quilts worth of fabric and is still cutting well. Mat is just fine. I do use a lint roller on my mat to help pick up any lint that may me hung up. Then I take a warm damp rag (almost rung dry) and wipe it down. Then use a towel to dry quickly. works for me.

I prefer the Olfa mats as well. Remember, also, you can flip it over and use the blank side to cut. As someone said to me once...'you paid for both sides - use them'.

I have a large Olfa cutting mat that I keep on my sewing/cutting table for larger projects, but for scraps and trimming I LOVE my new Martelli Round About (purchased it for half-price during one of their Red Line Sales).

I usually use a Fiskars, have been using the same one for years. I let a guild member use my small Olfa at guild one day and she actually cut 1/8-inch slices out of it because she used pressure and not a new blade. Never again.

I have had a Martelli for over ten years and it is wonderful. You can also turn it over and use the other side.

Does anyone have the megamat?

I love, love, love my Martelli!!!!

I have the largest Martelli cutting mat that I purchased during their half price sale a year or more ago. It does not get the cuts in it. It is the best mat ever!

I use a Martelli that I purchased at a quilt show probably at least 10 years ago. Not a groove on it and it's portable too. Your can roll it up to transport it and it rolls back out flat so easily.