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There is usually less friction from a smooth plastic mat than between clothing and the slide, but it depends on the material. Most dry cotton fabrics will slide fairly easily.

On *water slides* these mats are used because bare skin will not slide very smoothly compared to non-porous materials.

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plastic doesnt create as much friction as other substances. Therefore you can slide down the slide faster without as much resistints on a plastic slide

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less friction

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