3W liners vs Weathertech with pics

[Dweisman429]

I want to start this by saying I was sent these 3W liners to try at no cost to me. There was a giveaway post...I was lucky enough to be first. They asked if I would be willing to do a review/comparison post as I have Weathertech liners in it.

For a back story, I have run Husky liners or Weathertechs in every "nice" vehicle we have had in the past 20 years. I would say of the two I have leaned more toward the Husky, while my wife generally has preferred the Weathertechs. My wife works at a shop that sells truck accessories, so I do get to see several different options.

I have had these weathertech liners in the Gladiator for probably 18k of the 19.5k miles that are on the clock. I picked them up very lightly used off marketplace. The guy just didnt keep his Gladiator very long and was unloading the extras. I think I gave $50 for them.

Moving on to the 3W liners....my initial thoughts when I got them was the packaging looked really good. The box arrived damage free.

I also got a kick out of the fun project that was added to the cardboard box. Had my daughter been a bit younger, im sure she would have also liked it. However, she is 14 years old and cannot be bothered with such things.

These liners do feel a bit softer and slightly smoother texture...more rubber feeling than the Weathertechs. The Weathertech have a more plastic feel to them.

I will admit right off that I am not a big fan of the tire tread print design. Nothing wrong with it...just not my taste. I just prefer the more simple look of the Weathertechs.

I also do not like the two things that stick up toward the rear where the push locks are. I think they look a bit ugly there, and even though I don't think it would move around, I would rather see another lock or even just something smaller.

Speaking of the locks...they are difficult to engage them on the floor pins. It just took a few more little pops to get it in there though.

I like that the rear mat covers a little further under the front seats. It probably doesn't make much difference for my truck as my seats are always back. The liner sat down on the floor really well. I have no complaints about that.

The front set I noticed that the 3Ws do not go up as high as the Weathertechs. Im not sure how much difference that makes, but it is noticeable. I would guess 1.5" on the Trans tunnel side and maybe 1" on the door side. In the pics I have the Weathertech marked with masking tape on the carpet, followed by the 3W to show the difference.

One thing I do like better with the 3W liners is the smooth texture. I think it would be easier to brush or spray this liner clean over the rough texture of the weathertechs.

We did get a little snow here over the last few days. The 3W liners caught that water really well. I didnt actually measure the two, but the tread pattern of the 3W is a good bit deeper than weathertech.

I think it's a close match between the two honestly. There really isnt anything wrong with either one. I feel like some of my cons are really more nitpicking than a real negative.

Retail price...3W
Rear mat coverage...3W
Front mat coverage...Weathertech
Water containment...3W
Appearance...Weathertech

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[3Wliners]

Appreciate the honest review—seriously.

A lot of folks dig our tire-inspired pattern, but taste is personal and your take helps. Stoked to hear the waterproofing is doing its job.

Here’s a thought: when you hit the 6-month mark, would you be up for a quick follow-up? We’ve seen plenty of liners out there start curling or warping around month 3–6. That’s not been our experience with 3W, and real-world proof from you would be gold for the community. If you’re interested, say the word and I’ll circle back at the right time. Thanks again for keeping it real.

 

[3Wliners]

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[Splenda]

I have the Lasfit mats, which are identical to the 3W mats, and I love them. I got them for Christmas last year, and it looks like they're on sale again for $120 for the full set. All four mats still look like brand new.
https://a.co/d/1Bj94zP

 

[Hootbro]

If pricing was equal, I would get the Weather Techs every time. I have the 3W liners in another truck I own and they are good but I think the quality is superior in the Weather Techs.

I know the Weather Techs are made in the USA but the 3W liners fall under the "good enough" and the price point sells them on me.

 

[3Wliners]

I have the Lasfit mats, which are identical to the 3W mats, and I love them. I got them for Christmas last year, and it looks like they're on sale again for $120 for the full set. All four mats still look like brand new.
https://a.co/d/1Bj94zP

Just to clear up any confusion, here’s the answer:

Why does 3W have similar designs to another floor mat brand?

Answer: We actually own our own factory and provide OEM/ODM services, with many B2B customers worldwide. We've been making and selling floor mats since 2015.

We focus on offering high-quality products at solid prices, and our brand has exhibited at SEMA for multiple years. (Getting into SEMA as a brand isn’t easy — you need to be a real player in the automotive aftermarket, meeting requirements like being an original manufacturer or an official exclusive distributor.) Feel free to check out some factory videos to see how everything is made.

If you’ve used our Gladiator bed mat, you’ll definitely notice the difference.

 

[Splenda]

Just to clear up any confusion, here’s the answer:

Why does 3W have similar designs to another floor mat brand?

Answer: We actually own our own factory and provide OEM/ODM services, with many B2B customers worldwide. We've been making and selling floor mats since 2015.

We focus on offering high-quality products at solid prices, and our brand has exhibited at SEMA for multiple years. (Getting into SEMA as a brand isn’t easy — you need to be a real player in the automotive aftermarket, meeting requirements like being an original manufacturer or an official exclusive distributor.) Feel free to check out some factory videos to see how everything is made.

If you’ve used our Gladiator bed mat, you’ll definitely notice the difference.

So, what you're saying is that your company makes the other brands that look like the 3w mats and put their name on them?

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