Crate mats live a hard life. They get scratched into a heap, slept on wet, dragged out and put back, and most of them go flat within a couple of months of that. What keeps this one usable is the foam core underneath the fleece, which springs back rather than compressing into a thin pancake, so a dog is still lying on padding after a winter rather than on the crate tray with a blanket over it.

The top surface is premium sherpa fleece in a diamond pattern, and the mat is reversible to a plain face when you would rather it disappeared into the room. Underneath is a non-slip backing, which matters on a car seat or a wooden floor far more than in a crate. It is handmade in the UK from recycled materials, the fill is hypoallergenic, and the whole mat goes through a domestic washing machine.

• Premium sherpa fleece, reversible diamond or plain
• Shape-retaining foam core that resists flattening
• Hypoallergenic materials throughout
• Non-slip backing for cars, floors and sofas
• Machine washable
• Five sizes: 61x46, 76x53, 91x61, 107x71 and 122x76cm
• Handmade in the UK from recycled materials

On sizing: the sizes are cut to drop into standard crates, so if you know your crate size we can match it directly. If you are buying for a sofa or a car boot instead, measure the space rather than the dog, and remember a dog that sleeps stretched out needs the mat sized to their full length rather than their curled length.

Who it's for: puppies in crate training, senior dogs and cats, Dachshunds and Cavaliers, and pets recovering from surgery.