Comparison Chart
HushMat® Vs. The Competition
As you can see, it's no contest. Competitive products just don't measure up to HushMat - across the board - in performance, quality, ease of installation or manufacturing reputation. It's why DIYers, who use HushMat, stick with it.
HushMat® Comparison Chart DEI BOOM MAT |
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PRODUCT DETAILS |
HUSHMAT |
COMPETITORS |
HEAT + NOISE REDUCTION |
2-in-1 product |
Must purchase different mats for both heat + noise reduction |
ADHESION PROPERTIES |
Adhesion Guarantee - Sticks to any |
Requires significant pre-installation cleaning/surface prep or warranty is voided |
FLEXIBILITY/MOLDING |
Instantly molds to any contour in any temperature |
Involves aggressive shaping/molding to avoid creases, bridges & air bubbles – cold temps require heat gun to install |
ALUMINUM LAYER |
Super-flex foil backing, smooth edges |
Stiff aluminum backing with razor sharp edges requiring protective gloves |
PERFORMANCE |
Highest density composition allowing for |
Lower density composition requiring thicker, less flexible mat |
PRICE COMPARISON | MSRP $8.61 per sq. ft. |
Average MSRP $9.42 per sq. ft. |
INSTALLATION |
HUSHMAT |
COMPETITORS |
SURFACE PREPARATION |
Minor |
Vacuum dirt/dust and heavy duty cleaning with toxic |
SURFACE PREP TIME (E.G. FULL-SIZE TRUNK) |
5-10 minutes |
1-2 hours |
TOOLS NEEDED |
Household scissors |
Protective gloves, mask for fumes (recommended during surface prep), goggles for eye irritation, metal shears, industrial-grade scissors, heat gun |
INSTALLATION TIME | 45 minutes – 1 hour |
1.5 – 2 hours |
READY-TO-INSTALL KITS FOR YEAR/MAKE/MODEL |
Yes |
No |
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION |
HUSHMAT |
COMPETITORS |
MANUFACTURER | HushMat | Outsourced, unknown, ever-changing |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
100% Made in USA |
Made offshore |
OEM APPROVED |
YES |
No |