What is the difference between platter mat materials?

Felt –  It’s soft, and easy to adjust or remove if needed. Felt is lighter than some materials and is a good buffer against possible scratching or scuffing. This type of material is sometimes criticized, however, for being more likely to attract lint, dust, or static charges than more rigid materials, or that the album can cling to the felt and take some extra effort to separate.

Rubber – These mats are still lightweight but also slightly firmer than felt. Rubber mats help to further isolate the record so your music playback is less impacted by any vibration.

Cork – This natural and inexpensive material helps reduce the slipping of a record and also makes it easy to lift your records right off the mat without having to separate the layers like you might with the fabric or rubber mats.

Acrylic – Though it is one of the more dense options, this surface can provide a consistent speed and reduced vibrations, which can make a better sound experience all around. Any extra sounds can be further dampened due to the acrylic being similar in composition to the vinyl used to make records.