Blue Ateco Silicone Fondant Mat versus Sweetwise The Mat

I have both, and without a doubt prefer the blue mat.  I have the original SweetWise Mat and it is just taking up space in my closet.  I liked it at first, but after a few uses, it got warped and wrinkled (even though I stored it in the tube), I even tried ironing it, which works, but really not worth the effort when the blue mat works wonderfully.  I really wanted to love The Mat...

I have a big silicone mat from Geraldine's Creative Cutters and the original Mat from Sweetwise. Unlike fullhouse, I much prefer The Mat. The silicone one, when weighted down with fondant, is difficult for me to maneuver. Plus, I like the two sheets of the Mat to keep dust, etc. off the fondant if I can't immediately apply it to the cake. I've had no difficulty with wrinkling. I do keep them rolled up in separate tubes, however. I suspect you'll get replies on both sides of the fence. This is just my personal opinion.

Jan

I had the original 'Mat' and didn't like it because it was too big and bulky for me.  I just bought the home size and think I'm going to really like it.  It is smaller (22" x 22"), has a measuring grid so you know how big your fondant is and it has charts for how much fondant you need.  The plastic is not as slippery.  I have only used it once.  I had no trouble with FondX fondant but I had a total mess with Duff's fondant.  They have a new larger size too. 

I have both.  I, too, prefer The Mat--BUT, I don't use it as a 2 piece system.  I roll on a single piece with a smear of crisco.  I pick up my fondant on my rolling pin and always put the rolled-on-side up.

I found the blue silicone mat hard to get clean.  I roll on crisco, only, never PS or CS, and the blue mat acted like a giant dust magnet.

I also like that The Mat is cheaper, so if I accidentally cut it, I'm not out much.

Rae

I just got the latest 30" Sweetwise Pro Mat. Unfortunately I missed that instruction to rub shortening on it so it was a big disaster with fondant sticking to the mat. The ateco mat I have is a white one. I don't even know where it is. Never worked for me. It was sliding all over the countertop unlike the Sweetwise Pro mat which stays in place.

Hi, I have the Mat and the only problem is that it stick to the table and it makes air bubbles under it which you can see them on my fondant :-(. Anybody had this problem?