The beach, whether river or sea, involves cozy sunbathing on the shore. But without such an important beach accessory as a rug or blanket, your vacation will not be a joy. You need to approach its purchase responsibly, since comfort and pleasant memories will depend on it. If you are still thinking of replacing it with improvised things that you will take with you, let me doubt their reliability and convenience.
No one will argue that a laid out towel on any type of beach will not save its owner from unevenness and heat emanating from the heated surface. And an inflatable mattress, on which you think you can sit comfortably, will overheat in the sun and prevent your skin from breathing freely.
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One of the most important vacation accessories is a beach blanket. It determines the level of joy from being on the shore, the number of unforgettable feelings and memories, as well as the mood during the entire vacation period.
Have you ever thought about saving money and not spending money on a special rug for lying on the beach, replacing it with an ordinary bedspread “from grandma’s chest”, a bath towel or an inflatable mattress? Not an option. On the very first day of rest, doubts about their need, degree of reliability, comfort and convenience will dissipate.
A laid out towel will not protect against uneven soil, stones and the baking heat rising from the heated surface of the earth, and the mattress, although soft, due to the rapid overheating of its texture in the sun, completely limits the air exchange of the skin.
What should I do? Special beach blankets for pebbles have long been developed to hide from the sun on the beach and beach mats for rocky beaches to sunbathe without feeling discomfort.
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For children
Children's beach mats are manufactured by the following companies:
- Ardinex is a Spanish manufacturer that produces colorful and high-quality bedding with cartoon characters. Each series of bedding is an exclusive development. When folded, they look like PVC handbags. The set includes a small inflatable pillow.
- Polifoam Manga is a company from Hungary. They produce bedding using the most modern technology. The surface of such products is covered with a special decorative film. Since the design is under such a film, it does not wear off over time. An antibacterial coating is applied on top of the film. Such bedding is non-toxic and absolutely safe for children. They can be used both for going to the beach and for a picnic.
- Isolon is a Russian manufacturer that produces soft and dense bedding. You can buy them at Sportmaster, the price depends on the size and availability of the design. The minimum cost is 200 rubles.
- Verdani is a Ukrainian manufacturer. This company produces mattresses for children. They are lightweight and very easy to clean. Due to the presence of a laminated film, they do not fade or lose color.
Which rug and how to choose for the beach
Beach or picnic blankets are classified into different types. Their different divisions are determined by the conditions of use, the type of structure used and their intended purpose for the type of shore. A soft beach mat for a sandy shore is different from a mat intended, for example, for a grassy or pebbly ground surface. Which bedspread, which rug and how to choose for the beach?
Advice from an experienced vacationer!
In order to choose a beach mat as competently as possible (by the way, you can sew it yourself), you should find out in advance what type of shore is present in the place of your future vacation.
After familiarizing yourself with the varieties of existing products and their detailed descriptions, choose the most functional, perhaps not entirely fashionable one.
The best beach mats
The most popular models are:
- transformable bedspread;
- straw beach mats;
- bedding with an inflatable pillow;
- mat with built-in canopy.
Transformable bedspread
This type looks like a fabric mat with soft filling inside. The foam interior of the accessory makes the product convenient and comfortable.
The transforming mat has a compact size, which is very important in the process of preliminary preparations for vacation. An ordinary bag with handles, where each side is connected by a zipper - a common attribute in women's hands. The beach bag has an additional pocket in which you can safely store keys, money and other small accessories. At the same time, your hands remain free, and things are completely safe.
The length of the handles takes into account the required ratio with the length of the shoulder. Two in one (beach blanket with a bag for relaxation) - this is how a transforming blanket can be characterized.
Advantages:
- Multifunctionality (perfectly fulfills its mission on any type of shore, with the exception of pebble);
- soft;
- comfortable;
- moisture-resistant (a beach blanket bag is sewn mainly from isolon (a type of fabric), which protects the product from getting wet when unexpectedly covered by waves).
Flaws:
- Designed for beaches with a flat coastal surface.
There are transformable bags:
- one-sided;
- double sided
The second type will appeal to neat people, who have the opportunity to alternate sides of the bag if suddenly one of them gets dirty.
Straw rugs
Chinese straw is the basis for making this type of bedspread. The straws are collected into even strips of a fixed length and a certain width. The number of strips used determines the size of the rug.
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Most often you can find a three-strip product. This, of course, did not cover the beach family. Such blankets at sea are hardly suitable even for two. They can accommodate only one adult, in some cases together with a child.
If you need a joint mat for relaxation, you need to purchase a model consisting of four equal strips of straw. Advantages of straw products:
- natural;
- hypoallergenic;
- wear-resistant;
- multifunctional;
- protect from unevenness;
- moisture resistant;
- protect from hot stones and unexpected waves;
- durable;
- stylish.
Very often you can find another name for a straw mat - a beach mat. This is due to the peculiarities of production: the model has a double-sided surface, where one side is Chinese straw, and the second is aluminum, looking like ordinary foil. Straw twigs have a light massage effect, and the foil protects against overheating coming from hot sand or stones.
Straw bedding is presented by manufacturers in the form of a bag with handles. Additional details: handles, pocket and ties can be made of various materials. Fabric and oilcloth surfaces are used most often. Oilcloth is subject to wear and stretching to a greater extent due to the fabric.
And the fabric is more vulnerable to the sun and over time loses its original colorful design. Applications on a beach rug will extend the life of your favorite product.
Bedding with inflatable pillow
For those who prefer passive relaxation by the sea or river with a book in hand, a blanket with an equipped inflatable pillow is an ideal option and an invaluable purchase.
The model provides for independent adjustment of the height of the inflatable rubber headrest.
The pillow has a removable structure, which, if desired, can be easily removed from the special fabric ring at any time.
Pillows are classified into two groups:
- retractable (function like a folding bed thanks to special aluminum rods);
- stationary (the pillow is located in a complex with the product without the ability to remove it).
Advantages:
- comfortable;
- dry quickly;
- easy to wash (even machine washable).
Beach mats with built-in canopy
Pads with a visor are know-how in the world of beach fashion. This option has a very optimal design that protects the upper body from unwanted UV rays, wind currents or sand.
The ideal solution when you need to choose what to sunbathe on a pebble beach. After all, there is no way to securely fix the umbrella. Models with a visor have overall dimensions. This is an advantage and a disadvantage at the same time. They take up a lot of space, but they reliably protect from the sun, protecting against sunburn and shock.
New items
Manufacturers do not stand still, but daily improve the design features of bedspreads. Today you can find non-standard options:
- A round mat with a specially inserted cord that allows you to unfold or assemble the mat-bag in one movement.
- Plaid backpack. The main advantages are light weight, moisture resistance and ease of use.
- The bedspread is made of foamed polyethylene. The product is distinguished by its lightness, resistance to moisture, high heat transfer rates, ease of movement, and affordable cost. The only drawback is the loss of its original shape over time.
Universal mats
I wish there were more multifunctional things that can be used for several purposes at once. These dreams of many ordinary people are being realized by manufacturers of various products, improving their products and making them combined. Beach mats were not forgotten either. Now many of their manufacturers combine in their products the qualities necessary for the beach, nature and the gym.
Consists of a top soft layer of cashmere, then sponge, and a bottom layer of waterproof coating.
Forester has created an indispensable blanket that allows you to have fun with your family or friends in any terrain. It is designed for four people and is water and dustproof. Folds into a small size and has scratch-resistant surfaces. Made in subdued colors.
A special cord is inserted into the edges of these bedspreads, with the help of which you can tighten or unfold the rug - the bag.
The Fatboy company has come up with an interesting option - round rugs for the beach and picnic. They not only amaze with their bright colors, but also surprise with their versatility. It comes with straps for easy transportation. With its help, you can bring everything you need to your resting place, and then sit comfortably on it.
Combined models from Anorak are blankets and backpacks. They are printed with fashionable bright prints. They are lightweight and have excellent moisture resistance. Consist of a cotton and nylon layer. The first is pleasant to the body, and the second performs protective functions. This rug can be spread on the ground immediately after rain.
Karemats are mats made of foamed polyethylene. They are produced by many companies and are used for yoga, various sports, outdoor recreation and lying on the beach. They are widely used due to their lightness, moisture resistance, and ability to retain heat. Such mats are convenient for transportation; they are usually attached to a backpack. The only thing is that over time they can lose their shape. But their low price allows you to replace them without regrets.
Basic requirements for a beach blanket
Every sunbathing mat on the beach should have
- neat appearance;
- stylish design;
- pleasant to the touch and easy to use texture;
- comfortable shape for easy transportation;
- naturalness of the surface fabric.
Its practicality and reliability ensure an unforgettable vacation, and the impressions are only pleasant.
Rugs and beach mats that have exclusively positive reviews, for example, the Tdeco beach blanket, can be purchased in online stores. Let us note the largest of them: Auchan and Tdeco.
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