How to Unzip Mat: The Right Way to Detach Roll-Up Mat Velcro

Roll-up mats connect to each other with velcro strips along their edges, and that connection point is also their most vulnerable spot. Pull the rolls apart the wrong way, with force concentrated in one spot, and you can tear the velcro backing or damage the mat edge itself, shortening the life of an otherwise durable mat.

This video shows the correct way to detach the velcro connection between rolls: how to separate the strips gradually along the seam rather than ripping them apart, so the connection stays strong through years of setup and teardown.

It takes only a few extra seconds per seam, and it is one of the simplest things your staff can do to protect your mat investment. If your gym rolls mats out and away regularly, this is worth showing to everyone on the team.