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Mad Mats Mix Tropical Reversible Recycled Plastic Outdoor Rug vs nuLOOM Sabina Diamond Trellis Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug 8x10

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

nuLOOM Sabina Diamond Trellis Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug 8x10 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Large covered patios, decks, and pergolas where a neutral pattern needs to anchor 8-10 ft of dining or seating layout — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Outdoor Rugs

Mad Mats Mix Tropical Reversible Recycled Plastic Outdoor Rug

4.4

$175

The Mad Mats Mix Tropical is the sustainability and value pick — hand-loomed in Thailand from 100% recycled plastic tubes, fully reversible, with a one-year color guarantee. At $175 for the 5x8 and $225 for the 6x9, it lands at roughly half the price-per-square-foot of the Loloi Easton or Ruggable Josephine in equivalent sizes. The trade-off is texture (plastic ribbon, not soft polypropylene) and sizing (caps at 6x9). Mad Mats reviewers have reported owning the same rug for 10+ years with continued performance.

Strengths

— Made of 100% recycled plastic — the most sustainable construction in the lineup
— Hand-loomed in Thailand from recycled polypropylene tubes for genuine artisanal weave
— Fully reversible with distinct color patterns on each face

Watch-outs

— Open-weave construction lets dirt, sand, and pet hair fall through onto the surface below
— Hand-loomed sizing tops out at 6x9 — no 8x10 or larger for big patios
— Plastic-ribbon texture feels harder underfoot than polypropylene flatweaves like the Sabina or Easton

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Outdoor Rugs

nuLOOM Sabina Diamond Trellis Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug 8x10

4.5

$358

The nuLOOM Sabina Diamond Trellis is the volume pick for an 8x10 patio rug — $358 buys a power-loomed polypropylene rug with a diamond-trellis pattern that hides dirt and reads neutral under most furniture. The 90/10 polypropylene-polyester blend is UV- and stain-resistant per nuLOOM's specs, and the 12-size lineup means you can match the rug to a tight balcony or a full pergola. It won't machine-wash like Ruggable, but at less than half the price of the comparable Josephine Sunrise 8x10 cover, it's the better math for a covered patio.

Strengths

— $358 for a true 8x10 makes it the lowest price-per-square-foot premium-tier pick in this lineup
— 90% polypropylene / 10% polyester construction is UV-, water-, and stain-resistant per nuLOOM specs
— Diamond-trellis pattern reads neutral and works under most outdoor furniture color palettes

Watch-outs

— Pile is sub-half-inch and rated low-profile — feels closer to indoor sisal than plush outdoor turf
— Latex/polyester backing is non-slip but not waterproof; standing water can wick through to a wood deck
— Some Home Depot reviewers flagged fraying after a few weeks of heavy indoor doorway traffic

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How they stack up

Mad Mats Mix Tropical Reversible Recycled Plastic Outdoor Rug

The Mad Mats is the only recycled-plastic pick in this lineup — the Sabina, Beach House, and Easton are virgin polypropylene, the Ruggable Josephine is recycled polyester with a polyurethane barrier (not the same as Mad Mats' plastic-tube weave). At $175 for a 5x8 it competes on price with smaller Safavieh Beach House sizes but wins on sustainability and reversibility; it loses to the Beach House on size availability (Mad Mats caps at 6x9).

nuLOOM Sabina Diamond Trellis Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug 8x10

At $358 for 8x10, it's the price-per-square-foot leader vs. the Safavieh Beach House BHS218 8x10 ($194 on Amazon — even cheaper but with shorter pile) and the Ruggable Josephine Sunrise 8x10 (cover-only $569 + pad). Versus the Loloi II Easton 7'-10'' x 10' (~$400-500), the Sabina is similar polypropylene construction but trades the Easton's reversibility for a wider size lineup.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Mad Mats Mix Tropical Reversible Recycled Plastic Outdoor Rug	nuLOOM Sabina Diamond Trellis Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug 8x10
Available Sizes	4 (2'6"x6' runner, 4x6, 5x8, 6x9)	12 (4x6 through 10x14, plus runners, rounds, squares)
Material	100% recycled polypropylene tubes (hand-loomed in Thailand)	90% polypropylene, 10% polyester (machine-made in India)
Backing	None — open-weave both faces	Latex-coated, non-slip
Pile Height	Flat ribbon weave (sub-0.2 in)	Sub-0.5 in low-profile flatweave
Washable	No — sweep, hose off, or wipe with mild detergent	No — hose off and spot-treat with carpet cleaner
UV Resistance	UV-coated for fade resistance — one-year color guarantee	Manufacturer-rated UV resistant; shaded placement extends lifespan
Mildew Resistance	Yes — plastic fiber doesn't absorb water; open weave drains and dries fast	Yes — polypropylene fibers don't absorb moisture
Warranty	One-year color guarantee	—
Cleaning Instructions	—	Hose off dirt, spot-treat stains, dry flat in shade

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