Brother Standard Mat 12x12 CAMATSTD12 – White Cutting Mat for ScanNCut & DesignNCut

Overview

The Brother Standard Mat 12x12 is a reusable cutting mat that helps keep your materials steady as you cut. Its tacky adhesive gently grips fabrics, handmade papers, and other compatible materials, reducing slipping and producing consistent edge quality across a wide range of projects. With a 12" x 12" footprint and an inner cutting area of 11.7" x 11.7", this mat provides both space and precision for craft, scrapbooking, and small-format design work. It’s designed for repetitive use, so you can work through multiple pieces without changing mats each time.

What you can cut

• Fabrics of various weights
• Handmade and specialty papers
• Cardstock and other thin craft materials
• Materials up to 1.5 mm thick (0.2 mm minimum)

Key features and compatibility

• Size: 12" x 12" with a 11.7" x 11.7" cutting area (305 mm x 305 mm; 297.18 mm x 297.18 mm)
• Tacky, reusable adhesive designed to hold materials in place during cutting
• Capture mat function compatibility with DesignNCut machines for aligned cuts
• Low-tack adhesive mat option available for lighter or more delicate projects
• Designed for use with Brother ScanNCut, ScanNCut2, and DesignNCut Series; compatible CM100DM, CM250, CM350, CM350H, CM350R, CM550DX, CM650W, CM650WX, DC200, DC200ULE; not compatible with certain SDX models

Real-world use and benefits

For quilters, card makers, and paper crafters, this mat offers a dependable base that helps you align designs with less guesswork. The tacky surface can hold slippery fabrics in place for clean, crisp cuts, while the ability to refill or reconfigure for different projects helps keep your workflow flexible. You may notice smoother edges and fewer mis-cuts when material alignment is critical, especially on intricate shapes or pattern repeats.

Usage tips

• Place the mat on a flat, clean work surface for best adhesion.
• Gently place your material on the mat, then align your design before cutting.
• Use the capture mat function where supported to improve placement accuracy.
• Consider the low-tack option for delicate fabrics or papers that might lift easily.

Care and maintenance

• Keep the surface clean; remove dust with a soft brush or lint-free cloth to maintain tackiness.
• Avoid excessive moisture and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve adhesive performance.
• Store mat flat when not in use to prevent warping and maintain adhesion quality.

Technical specs at a glance

• Mat type: standard cutting mat with adhesive
• Adhesive: tacky, with a low-tack option available
• Materials supported: fabrics, handmade papers, cardstock, thin craft materials
• Machine compatibility: ScanNCut, ScanNCut2, DesignNCut Series (see model list above)
• Model note: not compatible with some SDX models