Brother ScanNCut DX Standard Tack Adhesive Mat

Adhesive lasts for about 10 scans then it gets worse and worse. All those free cut patterns that cut velum are a flat out lie. Velum won't stay down on a standard tack mat and it won't work on a heavy tack mat. All that money for a machine and it won't work without buying a new stick mat every month. Makes everyone feel like Brother is a rip off.

This is the mat I use for all my fabric cutting. I do a lot of appliqué

I got my machine with help from the tax refunds from Presidents Trump and Biden. I researched it thoroughly on YouTube before deciding to get the SDX 125. The machine itself is a marvelous hobby level digital cutter. But the mat's glue isn't of any real quality. Brother appears to be totally okay with charging much more than a Cricut's mat goes for. They don't care that their glue is vastly inferior. I've had to cease making new custom cut designs simply because I can't buy a new mat every time I cut out two 1,000 piece magnetic jigsaw puzzles! That is crazy expensive. I have a closet full of old mats where the plastic sheet is fine but can only now be used for drawing projects simply because I can't afford buy new standard tack mats to make my jigsaw puzzles. Or to explore the thousands of designs I've made and downloaded. Through their ineptitude my fancy cutting machine is basically a plotter. Everyone who has owned a Brother Scan N Cut DX series knows these mats are overpriced junk. We follow the instructions for proper cleaning and storage. The so-called "extend the life of the mat" is exactly how long as opposed to not cleaning it after each use?? I mean seriously I don't see evidence that it actually makes that much a difference. Fortunately there are products on the market that have been adapted to re-tack our mats to only having to replace them when they no longer can be used for cutting. To those who have too much pressure applied to your cuts causing actual damage to the mat...y'all know you can go into the settings to adjust the pressure. The Autoblade is a great asset but isn't flawless either. You might be surprised to learn that professional digital cutters use the same trial & error method of setting the blade depth on the blade holder itself. The same way that Cricut and other hobby level digital cutters do things. To those who complain about misfeeds of the mat you should have gotten an update from Brother to fix this. It also means loading the mat properly. Not every YouTuber does it the right way in their examples. Read the manual.

I’ve owned my SNC for 3 years. I love the machine itself but am beyond frustrated with the mats. I have spent so much money on mats because I use my machine A LOT and they don’t stay tacky no matter what I do. I actually steer people away from SNC just because of this problem.

There needs to be some way these mats last longer with feeding into the machine. I can keep it clean, even tape the back when it cuts through but loading is a terrible problem and it can’t be fixed. I’m so disappointed.

Very tacky but for a reason! Works well for what o need it for

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These mats last a long time! Love how easy they are to use!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] was great to work with. would buy again. will be telling my friends about bother Products

I’m using the mat that came with my machine that I bought around Christmas with zero issues. I’ve cut everything from paper to balsa wood and have yet to have to retack the mat. I clean with a alcohol free wipe or sponge and soapy water if it’s really bad, then air dry. No problem. I keep thinking I will splurge on a the high tack but masking tape works just fine. So I don’t see the point

I have gone through multiple mats because they will not load correctly! I had 1 and only 1 that you guys replaced, and that one would not load correctly, and I was told you would not replace anymore. I've had 1 mat out of multiple that worked perfectly fine, but they don't last long, so now back to mats that do not load the right way! I'm about to sell my brother!

The mats suck. I bought this machine because of all it claimed to be able to do. I cleaned the mat each and every time with a baby wipe. I stored it with the plastic sheet. I was able to cut 15 sheets of faux leather before it wont stick down any more. The high tack support sheet became a 1 time use thing because the auto sensor cuts the mat every time. The standard tack is low tack, the high tack support sheet is too much. Instead of telling us to contact customer support, which I did 3 times and NEVER heard back, maybe you guys listen to us? These mats are too expensive for the flimsy plastic to have to replace them once a week. I have had my machine 3 weeks, Im about to send it back.

Like the other reviews, this does not stay sticky long. I used a lint roller on it to help with cleaning but it still doesn't help. The price is triple that of other brands and aftermarket. There is absolutely no need to charge so much especially is the products doesn't last long and is poorly made. It's obviously a necessity to use with the cutting machines so its as if they charge more on purpose. Very frustrating.

This maT doesn't keep stick long at all! Paper starts slipping after a short time

No matter which mat you buy, the tack doesn't last very much. I noticed that Brother responded to clean it with a baby wipe and the tack will return. It doesn't work. For those who are having problems loading the mat, you need to find out if you have the correct mat. The mat for the DX 125 is NOT the same as the model below. To restore the tack in the mat you need to clean the mat completely with the baby wipe, which it will remove the glue, and reglue the mat with the big tip two way glue Zig memory system. Apply it generously evenly, is blue at first. Let it dry overnight or until is completely clear and it will restore the tack in the mat, You have to be careful when peeling the paper, you may have to use a scrap paper at first to make sure to reduce the tack. It last longer that original tack. For me is the only thin that has worked. I really hope that Brother come out with a way much better mat.

Hello I bought the Brother ScanNCut DX Mat CADXMATS12, 12" x 12" mat for my Scan And Cut SDX125 and it won't load. Turns out the name of the correct mat is the same name on packaging ad the right one. How can this be? I ordered 2 sets of these mats and need your help correcting this issue. The mats will not work.

I agree with all the reviews. The mat does not hold adhesive factor any time. I also bought a Brother Scan sheet thinking this would at least aid in over use of my mat... The mat cannot be recognized by the cutter. UGH and it was not cheap. I also bought a 24 inch but am afraid to unwrap only to find the same issue. What good is then? Sorry but do not care for the mat issues with this cutter.

I purchased a scan n cut specifically for the purpose of cutting backed fabric. The program, machine all do a great job. These mats make regret a common word. I have only used the machine for a week and have three mats with no stick. Fabric moves all over the place I do not live close to a brother dealer so this is now useless to me.

Bought a Scan n Cut and the ONLY mat it recognizes is the original it came with. None of the replacements I've purchased (which are ALL Brother Inc. mats) are recognized by the machine.

After reading the negative reviews, I just hope Brother is doing something about this problem. I will be buying a new mat tomorrow, and I’m hoping they have been redesigned or fixed. I always clean the mat with baby wipes after each use. And I use the dust cover all the time. I don’t know what else to do!

I would NEVER have bought this machine had I known that the mat would lose the stickiness and if you cut the same thing on the mat twice it would cut though and would cost so much to replace the mat. I'm so disappointed and sad.