Should you consider a custom-made vs. off-the-shelf Non-Slip Tray Liner?

When choosing between a custom-made tray liner or tray mat that fits exactly to the size of your trays versus off-the-shelf tray liners from Prestige Non-Slip Solutions, there are several compelling reasons to consider going the custom route:

1. Superior Fit and Coverage

• Custom-made, Non-Slip tray liners are tailored exactly to the dimensions of your trays, ensuring full surface coverage with no overhang or gaps.

• Off-the-shelf options may leave edges exposed or require trimming, which can look unprofessional and reduce slip resistance.

• Custom-made liners also protect trays meaning that they need to be cleaned less often.

2. Enhanced Safety

• A perfect fit reduces slippage, bunching, or curling, which can occur with ill-fitting off-the-shelf liners.

• This minimizes the risk of spills or accidents, especially in fast-paced service environments like hospitality, healthcare, or catering.

3. Professional Appearance important especially for higher end outlets

• Precision-fitted liners contribute to a clean, polished look that reinforces your brand’s attention to detail and quality. For high-end Food & Beverage outlets this is a necessity. 

• Off-the-shelf liners may look makeshift or messy, particularly if trimmed by hand.

4. Long-Term Value

• Custom solutions often result in less waste and better durability, as they're made to stay in place and handle the specific conditions of your trays.

• Custom-made solutions can often be used again because it’s easier to wipe them clean. 

• You’re less likely to need replacements due to misfit or wear caused by shifting.

5. Brand Differentiation

• Prestige Non Slip Solutions offers custom branding options via printing and embossing with your logo and/or color scheme (one color only) - a great way to reinforce brand identity.

• Off-the-shelf liners typically come in generic sizes and limited styles.

6. Cost effectiveness and Longer term savings

• One-time investment: A custom die, which typical costs $200 is a one-time tooling cost that can be reused indefinitely for future orders.

• Prestige Non Slip Solutions outsources the die making and will charge you only the Gross cost of the die i.e., Net cost plus sales tax.

• If you're placing regular or bulk orders, the cost per unit decreases over time as the die is amortized across each liner produced.

Example:
Order 2000 liners → $200 ÷ 2000 = $0.10 added cost per liner (first order only)
Second order? No die charge - savings kick in immediately.

6. Options

Prestige Non Slip Solutions can make custom products for up to 23.5” (60 cm) in width and almost any shape.  It takes about 10 business days to make a custom die to cut the product and about 5 business days to make and deliver the product to you. 

The best way to make a custom die for say a tray liner is to provide a sample of the tray liner so the die can be made exactly, and the product cut to fit within the tray liner.

Products are available in three colors – white, silver, or light blue.

7. Summary

Custom-made liners from Prestige Non Slip Solutions offer better fit, function, safety, and aesthetics, making them a smarter investment for any business that prioritizes performance and presentation over short-term convenience.

Would you like help comparing pricing or design options for your specific trays?

8. More information

For more information on Custom dies or to receive a quotation and place an order, please contact:

Blair Currie
Vice President Sales and Marketing
Prestige Non Slip Solutions
(A Kwickway Products Company)
Tel 416 529 7776
www.prestigenonslipsolutions.com