Waterproof picnic mats that never need the washing machine

Picnic blankets tell the same story every time. You spread it on the grass. The dew soaks through. Sunscreen leaves a permanent mark. Sand gets woven into the fibres. And on the drive home, the whole car smells of damp wool.

Studio Huske picnic mats are made from silicone leather, a material that is waterproof both sides, does not absorb grass moisture, and shakes clean of sand in seconds. Sunscreen, the stain that ruins every fabric blanket, wipes off with a cloth.

The Explore (135 cm round, 1.1 kg) seats a family of three with room for food. The Gallivant (135 x 180 cm, 1.9 kg) seats a family of four with space to spare. Both fold flat into a bag and weigh little enough to carry on a hike.

What makes a good picnic mat?

It needs to keep you dry from the ground, clean up without a washing machine, resist staining from food and sunscreen, and fold small enough to actually bring with you. Silicone leather does all four. The surface is also certified non-toxic (OEKO-TEX Standard 100/1), so babies can sit, crawl, and mouth it safely.

Works all year

Most picnic blankets live in a cupboard from October to April. A silicone mat does not care what month it is. The material does not absorb moisture, so you can sit on damp grass without feeling it through. It folds into a bag, so there is no reason not to throw it in the car.

After the picnic

Shake off crumbs and grass. Rinse under a tap if needed. Fold it back into the bag. No drying time, no laundry cycle, no soggy blanket in the boot for three days. For stubborn marks like hummus or berry juice, a paste of baking soda and water lifts them.

Frequently asked questions

Does sand stick to it?
No. Sand falls right off the silicone surface. Shake the mat and it is clean. This is the single biggest advantage over fabric picnic blankets.

Will sunscreen stain it?
Silicone leather resists sunscreen, which is the number one permanent stain on fabric blankets. Wipe any residue promptly.

Is it comfortable to sit on?
Yes. Silicone leather is warm to the touch, not cold like plastic. The surface has a soft, slightly textured feel.

Will it blow away?
The Explore weighs 1.1 kg and the Gallivant weighs 1.9 kg. Heavy enough to stay put on grass, and the grip underside helps anchor them.

Can I use it as a table protector at a campsite?
Yes. Many parents lay the Gallivant over campsite tables for dinner. Pasta sauce, wine, melted marshmallows: everything wipes off.

Also used as outdoor play mats for kids and craft mats for messy play. All our mats are wipeable.

What makes a good picnic mat for Switzerland? One that copes with lake pebbles, wet grass and sunscreen in the same afternoon. Silicone leather wipes clean at the fountain, sand shakes straight off, and the mat rolls up when it is time to head home. It warms a little in direct sun like anything left outside; the material is heat-resistant and the grass underneath will not burn.

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