With an ever-increasing awareness of healthy work habits being linked to ergonomics, more and more people are trying ergonomically designed products including standing desks, workstations and accessories, products designed to get the body moving. This results in healthier lives and increased productivity. Anti-fatigue Standing Mats are an excellent add-on sale for resellers looking to expand their business by increasing their market share in this growing product area.

 

 

 

1.  What is an Anti-Fatigue Standing Mat?

 

Anti-fatigue standing mats create a healthier and more comfortable place for people who have to stand for long periods of time, especially on hard surfaces. They are designed to cut down aches and pains and encourage movement.

 

 

2.  Why should Trying Anti-Fatigue Standing Mats?

 

(1)  Market demand and awareness of the benefits of anti-fatigue standing mats is growing.

 

Hectic work styles and fluctuating diet patterns are pervasive among working-class professionals causing feet, leg and back issues for those that stand for long periods of time. To prevent these problems from happening, more and more companies are providing anti-fatigue mats to promote a healthier work environment for their employees. This growing market and increased awareness of anti-fatigue mats can be seen in the Google Trends chart below.

 

 

In addition, the global market for Anti-fatigue Mats was estimated at US $2.6 Billion in the year 2020 and has been revised to reach a size of US$3.6 Billion by 2027. This amounts to the market growing at a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period 2020-2027. [1] All the above data show that there is a huge market potential for anti-fatigue mats.

 

(2) The combined market potential of anti-fatigue mats and standing desks provide a terrific opportunity for your business to increase sales.

 

With the rise in popularity of standing desks in developed countries, including the U.S., Germany, France, and the U.K., more and more companies are installing anti-fatigue mats. Usage of anti-fatigue mats in combination with sit-stand desks provides a considerable amount of relief to employees who are using these desks for long durations.

 

 

 

3.  What Do Anti-Fatigue Standing Mats Do？

 

Anti-fatigue standing mats are so named because they can reduce the effects of standing. When standing on an anti-fatigue mat, leg muscles will make constant movement, increasing blood flow. Below are some of the additional health benefits of using anti-fatigue mats while standing:

 

(1) Alleviate Stress:  Relieve up to 40% of the pressure on feet from prolonged standing by providing better weight distribution and significantly reducing contact stress.

 

(2) Added comfort:  A cushiony foam layer conforms to the contours of feet, providing a relaxing feeling while promoting better health.

 

(3) Enhancing Productivity:  Better health for employees means higher productivity and better results while helping reduce feelings of anxiety and depression when compared to sitting all day.

 

 

4.  Where Can It Help?

 

There are many areas in life where an anti-fatigue mat can help. From doing the laundry, cooking, working at the office, studying, carpentry, or other daily activities. Ideal for jobs that require standing for long periods including retail, receptionists, waiters, shop assistants, or hairdressers.

 

 

Convinced you should consider adding anti-fatigue standing mats to your product line? LUMI offers three different types of anti-fatigue standing mats -  click to learn more. If you have any questions about our products or service, please feel free to contact us anytime, we’ll be glad to hear from you.

 

Sleek Series	Textured Series	Vigour Series

 

                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

[1] Source:  https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/evfwv0