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Rectangular A4 self-healing cutting mat, black on one side, taupe on the other, with printed imperial grid

Elan 12 x 9" Self-Healing Cutting Mat A4 Black & Taupe

SKU CH-RX2N-8FDB2

A double-sided A4 mat with a self-healing five-layer PVC surface and precise imperial grid protects work surfaces during sewing, quilting and modelling

  • Sheet count1
  • Form or opacityPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Project typeCrafting
  • Product subcategoryCrafting
  • Container typeRectangular, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Item count1
  • Self-healing surface closes cuts to keep the mat flat
  • Five-layer PVC construction with recycled core for durability
  • Imperial grid printed on both sides for accurate measuring
  • Double-sided black and taupe for contrast with different materials
  • Protects furniture while serving as a sewing and craft board

A4 Self-Healing Cutting Mat for Crafters

The Elan 12 x 9 inch mat is a 5-ply PVC board built for sewing, quilting, modelling and general paper crafts. Its self-healing surface closes cuts to keep the work area flat. One side is black, the reverse is taupe, giving two neutral backgrounds for different materials.

Imperial Grid Limits and Care

The mat carries a full 12 x 9 inch imperial patchwork grid on both sides, printed for long-lasting readability. The PVC construction must not be bent, as folding damages the internal recycled layers and ruins the self-healing property. It is sized for A4-scale projects only.

Upgrade from Thin Single-Layer Mats

This replaces flimsy single-sheet boards that scar permanently and lack a precise grid. The jump is worth it when you cut fabric or card daily and need a surface that stays flat and square. It does not suit users who need larger formats such as 12 x 18, 18 x 24, 24 x 36 or 36 x 48 inch work areas.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 848 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameElan
Model name12 × 9 in
Size & build
Size or dimensions9 in × 12 in × 3 in
In the box
Sheet count1
Item count1
More details
Project typeCrafting

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 9 x 12 inch mat or one of the larger sizes?

The 9 x 12 inch mat suits small workspaces and detailed tasks; larger sizes such as 12 x 18, 18 x 24, 24 x 36 or 36 x 48 inches give more cutting area for bigger projects.

How does the 5-ply construction hold up to daily rotary cutting?

Five PVC layers contract after each cut to hide the incision and keep the surface flat, while the recycled core adds rigidity for repeated use.

What does the imperial grid on both sides actually measure?

Both faces show a full 12 x 9 inch grid printed to the advertised dimensions, so every marked inch matches the true size of the mat.

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