Places where mats could be used/put are very wide: you can put mats in your room on the floor or sofa, you can place them in the car on a seat or in the trunk or use them in a dog house in the aviary outside. This pile is comfortable to use as it does not keep moisture. Dampness simply goes through it .Your pet will never feel discomfort. Fabric is so dense that it keeps its shape even after numerous washings. You can wash mats at 40 C degrees. It dries quickly and easily.