# DIY Mat Straps This Creative Macramé Yoga Mat Strap Can Be Easily Made By Yourself at Home By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-mat-strap References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/03/diy-yoga-mat-strap/) If you have ever tried to travel without a [yoga mat strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built-for-athletes-tote-bag), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Smartphone Carrying Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morf-strap.md) - [Contemporary Macrame Plant Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macrame-plant-hanger.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Photography Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoulder-camera-strap.md) - [Precise Alignment Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omalas-align-pro-yoga-mat.md) - [Dynamic Hybrid Camera Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quimera-camera-strap.md) - [Moss-Colored Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topselling-yoga-mat.md) - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md) - [Absorbent Colorful Yoga Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-yoga-towel.md) - [Cotton Yoga Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-yoga-blanket.md)