What is the BEST Material for a Grounding Mat? (Spoiler: It's Not Silver)
How many times on Facebook do you need to have silver in your grounding mat for it to be effective!? I see this fakeness and hear the confusion in our community nearly every day, "I thought the grounding sheet has to contain silver to work!"
NO! In fact, silver thread or stainless steel is the opposite of what you think.
We get this question all the time here at Grounded Kiwi, and it's totally understandable why people think that. For years, silver was the go-to material, and yes, it definitely works.... at first.
But sticking with grounding technology using silver is like thinking dial-up internet is still the only way to get online! Even the original creator, Clint Ober, who made the world's first grinding sheets, stopped selling this product over 10 years ago!
Why? The short answer - because it stops being conductive after a short few months.
For durability, longevity, and purity, the best material for a grounding is our 100% conductive, 100% comfortable and longest-lasting grounding mat we released this year. Our third design after nearly a decade in this space.
Silver vs. Carbon: The Conductivity Showdown
Let's cut to the chase: Both silver and carbon are highly conductive materials, and both will effectively connect you to the Earth’s electrons. Remember, the core job of the mat is to simply act as a perfect conduit for the Earth's restorative charge.
So, why did we decide to go with the cutting-edge carbon-infused material for our Grounded Kiwi earthing mats and pillows? Simple: durability, longevity, and purity.
| Feature | Carbon-Infused Leatherette (The Grounded Kiwi Way) | Silver Thread Sheets (The Traditional Way) |
| Conductivity | Excellent and Stable. The entire surface is conductive. | Excellent, but relies on thin woven threads. Only 5% of the sheet is actually conductive! |
| Durability | Superior. The carbon is infused throughout the material, making it incredibly tough—built to last and continue to support you. | Fragile. The silver threads are very fine and can break down easily with repeated washing or corrode over time. Not to mention, start absorbing conductivity-killing body oils from night one. |
| Washing | Extremely simple. Resistant to washing, oils, and strong detergents. | Prone to oxidation and degradation from certain detergents or even body oils. It must be washed very carefully and oftern never feels the same after 1-2 washes. |
| Skin Sensitivity | Non-Reactive. Ideal for people with skin sensitivities. | Some individuals can develop skin irritation due to long-term contact with silver particles. |
Our conductive carbon-infused leatherette mats offer reliable, stable conductivity that is truly built tough. You are getting 19 times the amount of connection to the Earth with out 100% conductive mats as opposed to 5% silver or 30% stainless steel, without the worry of having the material degrade in the washing machine or tarnish over time. We wanted a mat that works as hard as you do!
It’s The Science That Matters, Not the Metal
The key thing to understand is the science. Grounding works because you are connecting your body to the Earth's infinite supply of free negative electrons. Your body absorbs these electrons, which help neutralise harmful free radicals and support your sleep and wellbeing.
Whether those electrons travel through a copper wire into a silver-woven fabric, or through a copper wire into a carbon-infused mat, the result is the same: You get grounded!
Don't fall for the marketing hype that says one material is the only way. What matters is a reliable, tested product that stays conductive over its lifespan.
Here at Grounded Kiwi, we have spent years testing materials, and we proudly stand by the superior performance and durability of our carbon-infused products. They are built tough enough for any Kiwi.
Ready to experience a grounding mat that stands up to real life?