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DIY Mat Straps

This Creative Macramé Yoga Mat Strap Can Be Easily Made By Yourself at Home

— March 27, 2015 — Lifestyle
If you have ever tried to travel without a yoga mat strap, you know how cumbersome a loose mat can be. This DIY project is perfect if you don't want to shell out the cash for a mat-specific carrier, whether it's a stringy contraption from lululemon or a handbag designed just for yogis.

From Julia at the Free People blog, the DIY Macramé Yoga Mat Strap only requires rope. If you're extra creative, you can use materials like leather, denim or strips of fabric. You don't need a lot of expertise in macramé either. A rolled up mat should be easy enough to slide in and out of the loops you make while still staying secure. The shoulder strap also gives you a way to hang your mat when not in transit or use.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Mat Carriers - The rise of DIY mat carriers presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create DIY kits or provide tutorials for creative customers.
2. Eco-friendly Mat Straps - The trend towards sustainable practices in the yoga community could spur disruptive innovation in creating mat straps made from eco-friendly materials such as hemp or reclaimed fabrics.
3. Customizable Yoga Accessories - The popularity of DIY mat straps showcases a demand for customizable yoga accessories, presenting an opportunity for companies to create personalized products.
Industry Implications
1. Yoga Retail - Yoga retail companies can capitalize on the DIY trend by offering workshops or tutorials on creating yogi accessories and providing materials or kits for sale.
2. Eco-friendly Retail - The trend towards sustainable practices in the yoga community presents disruptive innovation opportunities for eco-friendly retail companies to market products made from sustainable materials.
3. Craft Supplies - With the rise of DIY mat carriers, craft supply companies could explore new markets by offering macramé rope and other necessary materials for customers to create their own carriers.
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