Large Silicone Leather Play Mat, Indoors & Out, Explore (L)
Beach on Saturday. Living room on Tuesday. Zero machine washes.
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Description
The mat that doesn't stay home
It's Tuesday afternoon. The same mat that was at the beach on Saturday is on the living room floor for painting. It goes to the park, the garden, the grandparents' house, and back again. Most mats belong to one room. This one belongs to the family.
At 135 cm it gives a family of four room to sit together. Folds flat in two directions despite its size — light enough to carry in one hand. After the beach: shake, rinse under a tap, fold back into the bag.
CHF 149. One mat for the living room, the park, the beach, and everything in between.
"Much more pleasant to sit on than a blanket or towel. Very easy to clean. I would recommend it to anyone for outdoor use." - Switzerland
"It does not leave our pram because it can really do everything at any moment during the day." - Germany
"This one lives on our dining room table to protect it from messy meals and crafts." - Switzerland
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135 cm ø · 1.1 kg · Made in Korea · Designed in Switzerland · OEKO-TEX Class 1 · Waterproof · Free shipping
Without it: a sodden picnic blanket in the washing machine. Again. A living room floor with no defined play zone. A folding mat that cracks after one winter.
With an Explore: fold, bag, done. No laundry. No cracking. No fading. Same mat, year after year.
What you need to know
- 135 cm, room for a family of threeTo sit, eat, play, or just be outside together.
- Waterproof both sidesFloor spills, grass dew, beach sand. Nothing soaks through.
- Shakes clean in secondsNo laundry, no hand-washing. Sand falls right off the silicone surface.
- 1.1 kg folds into a bagLives in the pram, the car boot, the rucksack. Always ready.
The one on the living room floor
Emily H. in Germany: “I’m so unbelievably thrilled with the quality and multi-purpose aspects of this mat. It does not leave our pram because it can really do everything at any moment during the day. It truly is an endless product.”
On Tuesday it’s a painting surface. On Wednesday it’s a building zone. At 135 cm, it’s large enough for genuine floor play , kids spread out, work side by side, use the whole mat.
The one that lives in the pram
Marta in Switzerland: “We used it at the beach and in the park. It is much more pleasant to sit on than a blanket or towel. Very easy to clean! I would recommend it to anyone for outdoor use.”
Sand shakes off. The silicone leather surface repels water rather than absorbing it. Fold it up, put it in the bag. No laundry, no drying time, ready for the next day.
The one that makes new places feel like home
Dana C. in Switzerland: “This one lives on our dining room table to protect it from messy meals and crafts. I’ll 100% buy a second one for out and about!”
Hotel room. Holiday house. Grandparents’ living room. The Explore rolls out and the child has their zone , same mat, same routine, wherever you are. Folds into a bag. Fits in the pram basket.
What else people use it for
People keep finding new uses. We keep taking notes.
What this mat is made of
This is silicone leather. Not PU. Not PVC. Not vinyl. Not the "vegan leather" that peels after 18 months.
Silicone leather is made from quartz sand, bonded to a fibre fabric. The surface is 100% silicone, the same grade used in infant pacifiers. It doesn’t off-gas, doesn’t absorb liquids, doesn’t harbour mould. It’s heat-proof, won’t crack or fade if left outside in cold or sun, and stain-resistant to food, paint, adhesives, and sunscreen.
For an outdoor mat, that last point matters. Sunscreen is the #1 permanent stain on picnic blankets and PU leather mats. Silicone leather resists it.
Certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1. That’s the strictest class in the OEKO-TEX system, designed specifically for products that touch baby skin.
Two sides, two jobs
Smooth side up. Grip side down. The underside grips grass and floors so the mat stays flat. On the beach, flip it: smooth side down so sand doesn’t stick to the grip texture. Two colours, two functions.
How it compares
| Silicone leather (Huske) | Picnic blankets | PU "vegan leather" | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproof | Both sides | Top only (soaks through) | Surface only |
| Sand | Shakes clean | Embeds in fabric | Sticks to seams |
| Grass stains | Wipes off | Permanent | May stain |
| Laundry after use | Never needed | Every time | No |
| Off-gassing | None (VOC-free) | Varies | "New mat smell" |
| Mould risk | None | High (damp fabric) | Porous underside |
| Lifespan | Years | Degrades with washing | 18 months |
CHF 149 for a mat.
Used every day for two years, that’s about 20 Rappen a day. A picnic blanket costs CHF 40, absorbs moisture, needs washing after every use, and lasts maybe two seasons. This one outlasts all of them and never sees a washing machine.
It’s 1.1 kg. That’s heavier than a blanket.
About the weight of a water bottle. That weight is what keeps it flat on grass and stops it blowing away in the wind. A lighter mat would fold and flip. At 1.1 kg, it stays where you put it.
It arrives with fold lines.
All folded mats do. Lay it flat and use it. The creases fade as you use it. A few park picnics and they’re gone.
One reviewer couldn’t judge the size from the photos.
Fair feedback. 135 cm diameter is about the width of a single bed. Two adults and a child sit comfortably. We’re working on better scale photography.
The non-slip side wasn’t obvious from the listing.
Noted and fixed here: smooth side faces up (the surface you sit on). Textured side faces down (grips the ground). Two colours, two sides, two functions. Not reversible. On the beach, flip it so sand doesn’t catch in the grip texture.
What arrives
Buying for someone else? The unboxing is part of the experience.
- Black outer packaging
- Branded belly band
- Thank you card
- Colouring-in page
Find your size
The Explore is the everyday play mat. Here's how all five mats compare.
| Mat | Size | Weight | Price | Best for | Free shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wriggle (S) | 65 x 37 cm | 200g | CHF 39 | Changing, placemat, travel | +Roam = yes |
| Roam Round (M) | 105 cm diameter | 680g | CHF 123 | High chair, splat mat, craft | +Wriggle = yes |
| Roam Square (M) | 98 x 98 cm | 750g | CHF 118 | Craft table, desk, table protector | +Wriggle = yes |
| Explore (L) | 135 cm diameter | 1.1 kg | CHF 149 | Floor play, indoor-outdoor, picnic | Yes |
| Gallivant (XL) | 135 × 180 cm | 1.9 kg | CHF 178 | Table protector, family picnic, floor play | Yes |
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What comes next
Need more room? Size up to the Gallivant. Want a splat mat too? The Roam Round covers the high chair.
Silicone Leather Indoor Outdoor Play Mat, Gallivant (XL)
The largest mat in the range. Family picnics, living room floor play, table protection.
Silicone Leather Baby Play Mat & High Chair Mat, Roam Round (M)
105 cm of calm under the high chair. The splat mat that cleans up faster than the meal took to eat.
Care instructions
After outdoor use: Shake off debris, wipe with a damp cloth. Sand falls right off.
Stubborn marks: Gentle soap and water.
Deep clean: Hand-wash gently. You can machine wash on your most gentle cycle (wool/delicates), but for maximum longevity, hand-wash.
Heat-proof: You can iron on it, place hot baking trays on it, use it as a surface for anything household-hot. The only exception: red-hot coals (BBQ embers) will burn through.
Do not: Dishwasher. High heat + food residue can coat the silicone surface with a film. If someone puts it in the dishwasher by mistake: submerge the mat in a pot of gently boiled water with washing-up liquid for 30 minutes, then rinse. The film lifts off.
Storage: Roll rather than fold to minimise creasing. Fine to store it damp for daily use, or leave it in the pram basket. For longer storage, let it dry fully first.
Non-slip side: Always faces down (grips grass and floors). At the beach, flip it: smooth side down so sand doesn’t catch in the grip texture. If sand or dirt does get in the grip side, submerge the mat in water. Everything releases instantly. Much quicker than wiping.
Shipping
Switzerland: Free (B Post, 2-4 working days). This mat qualifies for free shipping.
Germany, Austria, UK: CHF 16 (FedEx, 3-8 working days).
The Explore qualifies for free shipping on its own (CHF 149, threshold is CHF 125).
Returns and guarantee
60-day returns. Items must be clean, undamaged and in original packaging. Packaging may be opened for inspection. Email hello@studiohuske.com for a free prepaid return label.
2-year guarantee against manufacturing defects.
Dimensions and specs
Dimensions: 135 cm diameter (about the width of a single bed)
Weight: 1.1 kg
Material: Silicone leather (100% silicone surface bonded to fibre fabric)
Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1
Origin: Designed in Switzerland. Made in Korea.
Colours: Lilac/Red, Beige/Wine, Yellow/Mocca
Frequently asked questions
How big is 135 cm, really?
About the width of a single bed. Two adults and a child sit on it comfortably. It fits in the boot of a small car, folded.
Does sand stick to it?
Sand falls right off the smooth silicone surface. On the beach, flip the mat so the smooth side faces down (preventing sand from catching in the grip texture).
Is it waterproof on both sides?
Yes. Both the smooth surface and the grip underside repel moisture. Grass dew, spilt drinks, damp ground. Nothing soaks through.
Will it blow away in wind?
At 1.1 kg it stays put in normal conditions. In strong wind, weigh down the edges with bags or shoes, as you would with any picnic surface.
Can I use it indoors too?
Absolutely. Many customers use it as a living room play surface, a large craft mat, or a table protector. The design-conscious colours mean it doesn’t look like outdoor gear sitting on your floor.
Is it safe for babies to lie on?
OEKO-TEX Class 1. Tested for harmful substances, safe for direct contact with baby skin. The silicone itself is the same grade used in infant pacifiers.
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Nine months on the living room floor. Three months in every park. Same mat, same family, different stories.