It is thanks to the silicone pad relatively safe on the countertop. However, you can wipe pretty behind after repeated use of the silicone mat, as it entire surface leaves grease marks on the worktop. In addition, one should not expect that after repeated dishwasher use (as indicated) in the upper basket, the mat is oversized to lie. She has her own mind and warps like.
The plastic front is doing what you expect: produce cut marks. This means that one leaves the surface with a knife and fear cut crests and troughs, whose crests to shave when transported with a knife the cut in pot or pan. The same quality you get at the Swedish furniture store for a fraction of the price. If you want them.
I look times after another product to, so I do not ever possibly sliding plastic particles with in's food.
Conclusion: Cheapest, grossly overpriced garbage China.