6 Best Non Slip Shower Mats Under $20 (2026)

The OTHWAY is the pick with the most reassuring numbers on the page: 198 suction cups and 360 drain holes on a flexible TPE body. Those figures describe a mat designed to hold firmly and drain thoroughly, which are the two jobs that decide whether a bath mat feels safe or not.

TPE does not soak up water the way foam does, so the mat stays lighter and dries faster. The raised nodules add gentle texture, and the listing frames it for both tub and shower floors. The part the listing leaves out is the dimensions, so check the product page for the size against your tub before ordering.

Like every suction mat it needs a smooth, non-porous floor and will not grip textured tile or grout lines. There is also no explicit mildew claim in the text we have, so a quick hang-dry habit still applies. Compared with the TEESHLY PVC, it offers a more flexible material and stated counts, while against the Rubbermaid it offers more holes but no hook. A fair way to think about it is as the technical pick of the group, since its listing offers the most measurable claims. Hang it over the tub edge after use so the nodules do not stay wet.

TEESHLY is about length. At 40 by 16 in it stretches across most of a standard tub, so you are standing on mat whether you step in near the faucet or the far end. The soft-touch PVC top has a domed pebble pattern that adds friction without feeling harsh.

The listing states it is machine washable, which is a real convenience, and it has drain holes. What it does not state is the cup count, so the grip depends on a design you cannot verify from the text. A long mat also takes longer to dry, and that matters because a mat left damp for hours is where mildew starts.

It is the mat for someone with a long, smooth tub who wants the floor covered end to end. Next to the OTHWAY it offers more length and less documented grip, and next to the shorter HITSLAM oval it covers far more of the tub at the cost of drying time. Fitting the full length also means you can place it once and leave it, instead of nudging a short mat back into position each time. Rinse both sides after every use.

The Hargiis is the cushioned option in the group, 0.4 in thick with a loofah-like foam top that feels softer underfoot than hard cups. For anyone whose feet or knees ache in a hard tub, that cushioning is the reason to pick it.

Its grip comes from a patterned plaid backing and not from stated suction cups, so how well it holds depends on your tub surface. The listing describes easy rinse cleaning and fast drying, which suits the porous foam. The foam top may wear with use and can hold soap, so rinse it thoroughly.

This is a choice for a tub where suction does not work well or where comfort is the priority. Compared with the cupped OTHWAY, it trades a documented suction design for softness, and compared with the TEESHLY it is thicker and less rigid. Because the foam is the part that touches skin, it is worth rinsing soap out of it every few showers. Lay it flat on a dry floor first to see how the backing sits before you rely on it.

HITSLAM's oval mat measures 27 by 15 in and carries 167 suction cups under a frosted, bubble-textured surface. The shape sits comfortably under a standing user in a standard tub without reaching the curved edges, which is where many rectangular mats curl up and lose their seal.

The listing says the PVC is soft, the mat has strategically spaced drain holes, and it comes in eight colours. It can be machine washed, though the listing also recommends rinsing and hanging it in a ventilated spot, and that is the safer habit.

It is the right size for people who stand in one place, and it is easier to lift and dry than a 40 in mat. Compared with the HITSLAM square, the oval suits a tub and the square suits a stall. Pressing the cups down from the centre outward helps them seal evenly. It is also easy to move to the sink for a deep clean thanks to its modest size.

This square version fits shower stalls where a long rectangle would not. At 21 by 21 in with 162 suction cups, it packs a dense grip into a small footprint, and hundreds of drain holes help water leave quickly.

The PVC is soft and durable according to the listing, but it is stiffer than TPE on a curved floor. The small standing area leaves little room to shift your stance, so it suits a shower where you stand and wash in one place. It needs a smooth, non-porous base.

If your stall is square, this is the better fit than any long tub mat. Compared with the TPE HITSLAM of the same size, it has more cups but a less flexible material, which is the tradeoff to decide on. Place it directly over the drain side of the stall so water does not pool behind it. If your stall floor slopes, check that the whole mat sits flat before turning on the water.

Rubbermaid's INSTAMAT stands out for its care features. A reinforced hook lets you hang the mat on the showerhead after each shower, which is exactly the habit that keeps mildew away, and the surface is treated with Microban to resist its growth.

It is 27.2 by 15.2 in, made of 100% TPE that is BPA-free and PVC-free, with strong suction cups and drain holes. Its size covers the standing zone and not the whole tub, so it leaves bare floor.

It is the choice for someone who wants low-maintenance care and a recognised maker. Against the OTHWAY it offers a hook and a mildew treatment in exchange for fewer stated holes. Because it is light and has a hook, it is the easiest mat here to move out of the way when cleaning the tub. Leave it hanging until fully dry before putting it back.