Head to head
Gorilla Grip Memory Foam vs OLANLY Chenille (2026)
Gorilla Grip memory foam vs OLANLY chenille: cushion against absorbent pile, compared honestly for the floor beside the tub.
#6 in our rankings · Best cushioned bath mat
Gorilla Grip Memory Foam Bath Mat, 24 by 17 Inches, Black
Best for: People with sore feet or long morning routines who want a soft, supportive step out of the shower.
#4 in our rankings · Best larger chenille rug
OLANLY Bathroom Rugs, Extra Soft Absorbent Chenille, 30 by 20 Inches, Grey
Best for: Bathrooms with room for a wider rug, and households where two people step out of the shower onto the same mat.
Our recommendation
Buy Gorilla Grip memory foam if cushion for sore feet is your priority and a standard size fits your bathroom. Buy the OLANLY chenille rug if you want a wider, more absorbent landing and a softer towel-like step. Both sit beside the tub, not inside it; the choice is about cushion against coverage and absorbency.
Feel underfoot
Memory foam gives way underfoot and springs back slowly, which eases tired feet during a long morning routine. Chenille pile feels soft and towel-like at once, without the sinking feeling of foam. Sore feet usually prefer foam, while buyers who like a classic rug feel usually prefer chenille.
Size and coverage
OLANLY at 30 by 20 inches gives a much wider landing than Gorilla Grip foam at 24 by 17 inches, so it suits a double sink or a long tub where two people step out. Foam in a standard size fits a small bathroom better and leaves more floor clear, but it leaves wet tiles at the edges in a wider step-out zone.
Drying and upkeep
Both mats hold water and need airflow to dry, but foam holds it in its core while chenille holds it in its pile, so foam tends to feel damp longer after a very wet shower. Both are machine washable, and both need a spread-out drying position rather than being left flat on a wet floor. Neither suits a bathroom where drying speed is the main need; stone, bamboo, or waffle wins there.
Choose Gorilla Grip Memory Foam Bath Mat, 24 by 17 Inches, Black if…
- You want cushion for sore or tired feet
- Your bathroom is small and a standard size fits
- You prefer a mat that holds its shape underfoot
Choose OLANLY Bathroom Rugs, Extra Soft Absorbent Chenille, 30 by 20 Inches, Grey if…
- You want a wider dry landing
- You prefer a soft, towel-like pile
- You want maximum absorbency beside the tub
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Gorilla Grip Memory Foam Bath Mat, 24 by 17 Inches, Black | OLANLY Bathroom Rugs, Extra Soft Absorbent Chenille, 30 by 20 Inches, Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Mid-range | Budget |
| Size | 24 by 17 inches | 30 by 20 inches |
| Foam thickness | 0.75 inch memory foam | - |
| Backing | Gripping dots | Rubber |
| Form | Cushioned bath rug | Bath rug |
| Care | Machine washable | Machine washable |
| Material | - | Chenille microfiber |
| Best for | People with sore feet or long morning routines who want a soft, supportive step out of the shower. | Bathrooms with room for a wider rug, and households where two people step out of the shower onto the same mat. |
| Skip if | You want the fastest-drying rug, or you dislike a thicker mat that takes longer to dry after a wet shower. | Your bathroom is small, or you need a rug that dries quickly between back-to-back showers. |
Strengths and limitations
Gorilla Grip Memory Foam Bath Mat, 24 by 17 Inches, Black
Strengths
- Thick memory foam contours underfoot, so standing on it after a shower feels noticeably softer than standing on a flat rug.
- Gripping dots on the backing help the mat stay where it is put on a hard bathroom floor.
- The mat is machine washable and made to resist fading, so a dark colour stays dark through regular washing.
Limitations
- Memory foam holds water in its core, so this mat dries slower than a thin chenille or waffle rug.
- The cushioned thickness raises the step height slightly, which matters if the mat sits near a door swing.
- Foam softens with heavy use over time, so very heavy daily traffic will flatten it sooner than a flat woven rug.
OLANLY Bathroom Rugs, Extra Soft Absorbent Chenille, 30 by 20 Inches, Grey
Strengths
- At 30 by 20 inches it gives a wider dry landing than a standard 24 by 17 rug, so wet feet stay on the rug rather than on the tiles.
- Dense chenille pile absorbs well and feels plush underfoot, closer to a thick towel than to a flat mat.
- The rubber backing keeps the rug in place on hard floors, and the whole rug goes in the machine for washing.
Limitations
- A larger, thicker rug takes longer to dry and needs more rail or line space than a standard rug.
- The size can crowd a small bathroom or overlap a toilet base if the space beside the tub is tight, so measure first.
- Thick chenille sheds some fibres in early washes, so a first wash before use is sensible.
How they fit the wider field
- Gorilla Grip Memory Foam Bath Mat, 24 by 17 Inches, Black: ranked #6 (Best cushioned bath mat) in The Best Bath Mats.
- OLANLY Bathroom Rugs, Extra Soft Absorbent Chenille, 30 by 20 Inches, Grey: ranked #4 (Best larger chenille rug) in The Best Bath Mats. Read the full OLANLY Bathroom Rugs, Extra Soft Absorbent Chenille, 30 by 20 Inches, Grey review.
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Questions, answered
Which absorbs more water?
OLANLY chenille, since its dense pile and larger area take up more water per step. Foam absorbs through its cover and core, but its smaller area and slower release make it the weaker absorber of the two.
Which is better for sore feet?
Gorilla Grip memory foam, since the foam layer cushions each step. Chenille is soft, but it does not give the same supportive give as foam underfoot.
Which dries faster?
Neither dries fast, since both are thick and absorbent. Chenille dries a little faster in airflow because its pile releases water more readily than a foam core, but both need hanging or spreading out between showers.