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1 June 2018 

Step by Step Photographic Tutorial: How to fold a ROUND / CIRCULAR mat

Step by Step Photographic Tutorial: How to fold a ROUND / CIRCULAR mat

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

(2.4m, 2.7m & 3m mats)

 

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The most important thing to ensure the longevity of your recycled plastic picnic mat is to remember that you DO NOT fold our smaller round mats in half. This may lead to a shortened life span of your mat. Instead the round mats are folded into THIRDS using only the 'MOUNTAIN' and 'CREVASSE' folds, on either side of the circle.

 

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Step 1: Take hold of the mat on one side, so that the folds of the mat are horizontal to your body. The easiest way to fold the mat is to lift the side of the mat closest to you, then fold it over concertina style (in a Z-like shape)

 

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Step 2: This lifting motion gently lifts the middle section so it stands up straight.  The underside of the middle section of the mat then folds inwards onto itself.

 

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Step 3: Finally, the top section of the mat gently falls into place on top, and rests on the concertina fold below itself. HOT TIP - The width of this mat now folded into thirds should roughly match the length of your carry bag!

 

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Step 4: When your mat now resembles a long rectangle shape, it's time to fold one third in.

 

how to fold a round mat to take on a picnic

Step 5: Pick up the mat with one third tucked in.

 

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Step 6: Fold the opposite third back over the middle of the mat and tuck it in place.

 

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Step 7: The mat folded correctly.

 

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Step 8: Pop the mat back inside its reusable carry bag or under your arm, and you'll be ready for your next escapade!

 

 

Prefer a video? Check out our quick folding guide here!