Riviera Bath Mat

The Riviera Bath Mat is 100% cotton, woven in Brazil using the finest Brazilian cotton available. GSM stands for grams per square meter, a standard measure of textile density. At 1200 GSM, this bath mat is among the densest available, producing a noticeably thick, heavy underfoot feel. Each mat is garment-washed after dyeing to increase softness from the first use.

The Riviera Bath Mat measures 18 x 31 inches (46 x 79 cm). For reference, MATTEO also makes the Riviera in Bath (30 x 63 in), Sheet (35 x 69 in), Hand (39 x 19 in), and Wash (12 x 13 in) sizes, so you can coordinate the full collection in one colorway.

The Riviera Bath Mat is garment-dyed using non-toxic reactive dyes, the same process MATTEO uses across its entire bath collection. Reactive dyes bond directly to the cotton fiber rather than sitting on the surface, which reduces dye transfer after washing. Because no chlorine bleach or harsh whitening agents are used in production, the mat is a sound choice for households that prefer non-toxic textiles.

Separate light and dark colors before washing, and avoid overloading the machine, which can stress the long cotton fibers. Wash on a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling. Avoid chlorine bleach, alpha hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide on garment-dyed colors, as these whitening agents will strip the reactive dye.

The Riviera Bath Mat is designed and manufactured by MATTEO in Los Angeles. The cotton is woven in Brazil using a two-warp construction, one warp for the ground and one for the pile, with a 2-ply yarn in the pile for durability and absorbency. Garment-washing is done after dyeing to achieve the finished weight and softness MATTEO is known for.

Riviera uses a two-warp weave structure where a separate pile warp creates the looped terry surface. MATTEO uses a 2-ply yarn in that pile, which increases the total fiber surface area and draws moisture away faster than a standard single-ply construction. The 1200 GSM weight means there is significantly more cotton per square foot compared to a typical bath rug, which generally runs between 700 and 900 GSM.

Yes. The Riviera Bath Mat is part of the full Riviera collection, which includes bath, sheet, hand, and wash sizes in the same colorways. MATTEO offers the collection in 15 colors, from White and Off White to Coal, Fig, and Iris, so the mat can be matched or complemented within a single dye family. Because garment-dyeing allows for a natural shade variation of up to 10% between dye lots, ordering coordinating pieces at the same time gives the most consistent result.

At 1200 GSM and with a 2-ply pile yarn, the Riviera Bath Mat is built for repeated daily use. The two-warp construction keeps the ground and pile layers stable over time, resisting the matting that affects lower-density rugs. Cotton at this weight responds well to regular machine washing without significant loss of pile height, making it a durable option for bathrooms that see consistent use.