The texture of the outer material is also important. Many mats have anti-skid backing to keep themselves from sliding around on the floor, and a pattern on top that keeps your feet from slipping.

A gecko-inspired slip-resistant polymer could be incorporated into shoe soles to prevent people slipping on ice and other ...

IF BLACK ICE IS FORMING, THE TRUCKS CAN EITHER TREAT IT WITH SALT OR ANTI-SKID MATERIAL, WHICH IS A MIXTURE OF SALT AND GRAVEL. BUT WITH THOSE PLOWS ON THE ROAD COMES EXTRA CAUTION FOR DRIVERS.