Non-Slip Placemat
The Ornamin Non-Slip Placemat is a practical dining aid designed to help make mealtimes feel steadier, calmer and more manageable.
With a non-slip coating on both sides, the placemat helps reduce movement between the table surface and the placemat, while also helping plates and bowls stay more stable on top. This can be especially useful for people who find it difficult to steady tableware while eating, or who experience reduced hand control, shaky hands, tremor or coordination challenges.
Lightweight and easy to wipe clean, the Ornamin Non-Slip Placemat can be used at home, in aged care, supported living environments or therapy settings to support safer and more confident mealtimes.
Designed to support steadier mealtimes
Unlike a standard placemat, the Ornamin Non-Slip Placemat is designed to grip from both sides. The underside helps the placemat stay in place on the table, while the top surface helps reduce plates, bowls and tableware sliding during use.
This may reduce the need to hold a plate steady with one hand while eating, making it a useful option for people who eat one-handed or who need additional tableware stability.
The placemat’s bright, high-contrast colour options may also help define the eating area and make plates or bowls easier to locate visually.
Key features
- Non-slip coating on both sides of the placemat
- Helps reduce movement of plates, bowls and tableware
- Helps keep the placemat more stable on the table surface
- Useful for one-handed eating and supported mealtimes
- May assist people with shaky hands, tremor or reduced coordination
- Lightweight and easy to position
- Easy to wipe clean after use
- Made from durable polypropylene
- Suitable for home, aged care, therapy and supported living settings
Who it may support
The Ornamin Non-Slip Placemat may be suitable for people who:
- Have shaky hands or tremor
- Eat with one hand
- Experience reduced grip strength or hand control
- Live with reduced coordination or dexterity
- Have difficulty keeping plates or bowls steady during meals
- Benefit from high-contrast dining aids
- Live with dementia, cognitive changes or reduced visual attention
- Need practical supports to make mealtimes feel more stable and independent
It may also be helpful for carers, family members, occupational therapists and support workers looking for a simple dining aid that can be used every day.
How to use
Place the Ornamin Non-Slip Placemat on a clean, dry table or tray surface. Position the plate, bowl or tableware on top of the mat and check that it feels stable before use.
For best results, keep both the table surface and placemat clean and free from crumbs, grease or moisture, as build-up may reduce the non-slip effect.
Care instructions
Wipe clean after use with warm soapy water and allow to dry before storing. Avoid harsh cleaners or abrasive pads, as these may affect the non-slip surface.
Safety note
The Ornamin Non-Slip Placemat is designed to help improve stability but does not permanently fix items in place. Always check that plates, bowls and cups are secure before use, especially with hot food, hot drinks or breakable tableware.
