Step-by-Step Photographic Tutorial: How to Fold a Large Recycled Outdoor Mat Like a Pro

Step by Step Photographic Tutorial: How to fold a LARGE mat

(2.4m, 2.7m, 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m & 7m mats)

Your storage bag will either be recycled clear plastic or recycled polyester, depending on the size you have chosen.

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Step 1. The large mat has two visible seam/fold lines - the 'CREVASSE' fold, and the 'MOUNTAIN' fold lines. Use both of these fold lines to fold the mat correctly. We suggest that you do NOT go against these folds as this may lead to damage to the structure of your recycled plastic mat.

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Close up of the CREVASSE fold. (Folds inwards on itself)

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Close up of the MOUNTAIN fold (This folds over, in the same fashion as closing a book)

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Step 2: The first action to folding the large mat is to take hold of the MOUNTAIN fold line and pull it upwards so that the mat begins to close onto itself, like closing a book. The outer edge of the mat will fold UNDER the mat, leaving you with 2/3 of the mat visible.

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Step 3: As you lift the MOUNTAIN fold, and this third folds under itself, draw the mat towards you, effectively folding the CREVASSE fold inward as you do.

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