anti-slip
Prevents unwanted sliding
Anti-slip describes surfaces or materials designed to prevent slipping: anti-slip bath mats, anti-slip tape on stairs, anti-slip soles.
The term appears on products meant to provide traction in potentially hazardous conditions—wet floors, icy walkways, steep ramps.
Also spelled antislip.
Resistance between touching surfaces
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- treadSurface that grips ground
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- studsStructural wall timbers
roughness · abrasive · coefficient · lug · gritted · sanded · non-skid · foothold
Woven protective surface
- treadsOuter tire surfaces
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- underlayMaterial beneath flooring
- padsCushioned protective layers
coating · PVC · vinyl · silicone · polyurethane · epoxy · resin · foam
friction
Resistance between touching surfaces
studs · roughness · abrasive · coefficient · lug · gritted · sanded · non-skid · foothold
matting
Woven protective surface
pads · coating · PVC · vinyl · silicone · polyurethane · epoxy · resin · foam · rubber
textured
Having tactile surface quality
- rubberizedCoated with elastic polymer
- grippyHaving strong traction
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
ridged · ergonomic · coated · silicone · friction · secure · firm · grasp · cling · suction
caution
Careful attention to risk
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- tilestile, floor tiles, ceramic tile, wall tiles, porcelain tile
- tool partsblade, handle, teeth, head, guard