Today's Bath Mats are not only interesting, they also serve a variety of functions in addition to providing safety when you're taking a bath or shower. They come in a much wider range of colours and shapes and many still have the little suction cups on the bottom. Now you can also get full-length mats that virtually cover the entire slippery bathtub surface and offer the comfort of air-cushioning. If you like long, luxurious baths, they are a distinct advantage over a thin strip of rubber.

Your bath mat can be colour coordinated to your other bathroom accessories, such as towels or shower curtain, or you can get one made of clear vinyl. Remember that you can also get quality shower mats as well, something many people don't consider, but certainly a safety issue for children and mature adults. And, when it comes to cleaning, many of the bath mats are machine washable.