Most of the 'mats' carried in box-retail stores probably aren't gonna be thick enough to actually protect US if we fall-down-and-go-BOOM? [Known to EMT's those rescue guys as FDAGB].....Some mats are made to be in water [live in it and not get well moldy/funky] and others aren't....Alternatives for us are either going around as if we are skateboarding [with head-gear, elbow and knee pads] or going around in 'bubble-wrap' Don't know about you, but either alternative has less than desirable consequences to their protections. I have not yet discovered anything other than heaps of grab bars for bathing safety...IF I find something Daniella, YOU will definitely be the first or second to know rite away.... I am looking.

Mrs D? Were the mats you have over concrete or on a wood surface? I think that would have a lot to do about 'resiliency' and or protection if one actually falls on one, don't you think?
I do know that the barn/stall mats are made to be tough and outside essentially. They are also build to wear well with 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of constant animal use...wear and tear..and they do hold up. The issue is cost/vs protection and how much protection a person needs in what location. IF I find a sale on these outdoor mats, I'm gonna get one at my nemesis point...just outside one door where I have to STEP up. I often find my feet failing at the UP or down critical IN MOTION aspect... Would be nice to have some padding there for sure. - j