A good cutting mat like the Alvin HM Self-Healing Cutting Mat is a hugely useful tool for anyone who works a lot with physical media. Its durable surface is constructed from a 3-ply, 2mm composite material, and like a lot of cutting mats, it’s designed to be ‘self-healing’, meaning that minor nicks and marks should smooth themselves out over time.
The cutting mat market is a fairly competitive place, with rival brands like OLFA, Dahle and Fiskars all enjoying popularity among crafters and creators. Does the Alvin mat have what it takes to join the party? I took it for a test to find out.
