TekMat Gun Cleaning Mats are the original parts breakdown cleaning mats FOR understanding how your firearm is put together and how to maintain YOUR GUN. All TekMats are waterproof, scratchproof, oil resistant, and washable. The soft polyester surface won't SCRATCH YOUR firearm and is lint free. The supple neoprene rubber will protect your firearm and cleaning surface from scratches, dents, and potentially dangerous chemicals. As all TekMats are chemical resistant, you don't need to worry about chemicals leaching through your gun cleaning mat and damaging your cleaning surface.