How it works
It doesn't heat up: it gives them back their warmth
No heating element, no batteries: under the velvet, a reflective film sends the heat your cat's body gives off back to them, and limits how much escapes.
So a cat who doesn't lie on it won't find any warmth there, and the supplier gives no temperature figure: we don't make one up.
What it does, and what it doesn't
Their warmth, sent back
A reflective film, slipped between two layers of padding, sends your cat's body heat back to them. It doesn't warm up on its own: your cat powers it by lying on it.
Nothing to plug in
No cable, no plug, no settings: put it where they sleep, and there's nothing trailing near them.
A film that doesn't rustle
Described as silent by the supplier, the film makes no noise when your cat settles in or turns over.
It goes wherever they go
Light, with a non-slip underside: on a sofa, on a bed or at the bottom of a carrier.
The moment
Winter, with no cable trailing
On cold evenings, they look for warmth wherever they can. Put the mat near their usual spot: they curl up on it, and their own warmth comes back to them.
The material
Five layers under ribbed velvet
A fur-like ribbed velvet top, two layers of padding with the reflective film between them, and a non-slip base underneath.
The supplier doesn't specify the fibres or the thickness.
61, 76 or 89 cm?
Three sizes, and no guidance from the supplier for cats: their guide is designed for dogs. The safest approach is to start from the spot where the mat will go.
How to choose
- Measure the spot you have in mind: armchair seat, corner of the sofa or bottom of a carrier.
- Measure your cat lying stretched out, from nose to the base of the tail.
- Choose the size that fits them without overhanging the spot.
For a carrier, compare with its inside dimensions, not the outside ones.
The three sizes
| Size | Parcel weight | Supplier's guide, in inches |
|---|---|---|
| 61 × 45 cm | 350 g | 24 × 17 in, about 61 × 43 cm |
| 76 × 51 cm | 500 g | 29 × 19 in, about 74 × 48 cm |
| 89 × 58 cm | 750 g | 34 × 22 in, about 86 × 56 cm |
Dimensions as given in the supplier's size labels. Their guide in inches puts them 2 to 3 cm shorter, and itself allows a margin of 1 to 3 cm. Thickness not provided.
Specifications
| Sizes | 61 × 45 cm · 76 × 51 cm · 89 × 58 cm |
|---|---|
| Colour | Grey · Cream · Brown |
| Top | Fur-like ribbed velvet |
| Construction | 5 layers: velvet, padding, reflective film, padding, non-slip base |
| Warmth | No electricity: it sends back your cat's own warmth; no temperature figure given |
| Thickness | Not provided by the supplier |
| Washing | Not provided by the supplier |
| Delivery | Free · 30 days to change your mind |
Where to put it
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Where they already sleep
Their armchair, their corner of the sofa, the bottom of their carrier: a spot they've already chosen.
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Velvet side up
The non-slip underside helps stop it sliding on a seat or a smooth floor.
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Let them lie on it
The mat only sends back warmth once your cat has settled on it: it's their own that comes back to them.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us about the self-warming mat
Does it really warm up?
Not by itself. It has no heating element or batteries: a reflective film sends your cat's own body heat back to them, and limits how much escapes. Until they lie on it, the mat stays at room temperature.
Is it machine washable?
The supplier gives no washing instructions. We won't tell you it's machine washable when we don't know.
Which size for my cat?
The supplier gives no guidance for cats: their size guide is designed for dogs. Measure the spot where you want to put it and your cat lying stretched out, then compare with the three sizes: 61 × 45, 76 × 51 or 89 × 58 cm.
Does it make a noise when they settle on it?
The supplier describes the reflective film as silent: held between two layers of padding, it doesn't rustle under your cat.
Can it be used outdoors?
The supplier says it can be used indoors or outdoors, without saying whether it stands up to rain or damp. We'd advise keeping it under cover.
How thick is it?
The supplier doesn't say, nor what the mat itself weighs: only the parcel weight, from 350 to 750 g depending on size.
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Their warmth, and only theirs
A mat with no cable or plug, that sends their body heat back to them. In three sizes and three colours.
