The thing I love most about this cutting mat is that, when I wet the underside, it keeps it from sliding on my counter top! No, wait, the thing I love most is that I can pick it up with the chopped food items still on it, bend the outer edges in, and dump everything into the pot without making a mess. No, wait, the thing I love most is that I can cut and chop and the printed image on the mat never gets worn. I love this thing!