A welcome piece of material? (3)
I believe the answer is:
mat
This clue could be a double definition.
'a welcome' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'of material?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'piece' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for mat that I've seen before include "Small carpet" , "coaster" , "carpeting" , "Piece of material for wiping feet on" , "Rug; without a shine" .)