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How to Fold a Recycled Plastic Mat

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At Recycled Mats, we want you to love your new mat as much as we do. We also want your new purchase to last. The easiest way to do that is to ensure you fold your mat correctly, for transportation and for storage.

But folding a mat can be tricky, but it's easy once you know how! It's the number one question we're asked, so we thought we'd make a short video tutorial to help out.

We also know that not everyone learns the same, and that not everyone can watch videos when out and about, so we've also included links to step-by-step photo tutorials.

 

How to Fold a Mat - the Video

 

 

How to Fold a Mat - Step-by-Step Tutorial in Photos

Click here for the step-by-step tutorial for a LARGE mat

Click here for the step-by-step tutorial for a ROUND mat

Click here for the step-by-step tutorial for a SQUARE or RECTANGULAR mat

 

Quick Look Videos

 

How to Fold a Square or smaller Rectangular Mat

 

How to Fold a Large Mat

 

 

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