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A textile product in the form of a lightweight, portable and versatile mat that is both waterproof, padded and comfortable. The mat of the present invention comprises a waterproof backing material, a foam padded lining, and an acrylic top layer securely laminated or otherwise affixed one to the othe

A textile product in the form of a lightweight, portable and versatile mat that is both waterproof, padded and comfortable. The mat of the present invention comprises a waterproof backing material, a foam padded lining, and an acrylic top layer securely laminated or otherwise affixed one to the other.

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1. A laminated substantially waterproof mat, comprising a waterproof or water-resistant layer,a textile layer comprising a fabric, and a foam layer disposed between said waterproof or water-resistant layer and said textile layer;said waterproof or water-resistant layer having an interior surface and

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A laminated substantially waterproof mat, comprising a waterproof or water-resistant layer,a textile layer comprising a fabric, and a foam layer disposed between said waterproof or water-resistant layer and said textile layer;said waterproof or water-resistant layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface,said textile layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface,said foam layer having a first surface adhesively laminated to said waterproof or water resistant layer and a second surface adhesively laminated to said textile layerthe layers being secured together by adhesive lamination,wherein said adhesively laminated foam layer resists movement relative to said waterproof or water-resistant layer and said textile layer,further comprising an arrangement of a handle secured to the mat; wherein said arrangement of a handle comprises a handle strap and a flap associated with said handle strap, said flap being comprised of said secured together layers and being foldable to a rolled or folded condition, the handle arrangement further including a fastening mechanism, said flap being securable with said fastening mechanism to secure the mat in said rolled or folded condition, said handle strap being functional to carry the mat when the mat is secured in said rolled or folded condition, said flap and said fastening mechanism securing said mat in said rolled or folded condition in which said mat may be transported using said handle strap; wherein said mat has a first end and a second end;wherein said flap has a first end that is a free end defining said first end of said mat and wherein said flap has a second end that is a foldable end;wherein said handle strap of said handle arrangement is disposed at said flap second end;wherein said mat has a length defined by a distance between said first mat end and said second mat end;wherein said flap forms said first mat end;wherein said flap second surface is positioned to overlap said mat exterior when said mat is in a rolled or folded condition, andwherein said fastening mechanism comprises a first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface, and a mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface disposed at distance from said first mat end, so that when the mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition, said mating surface of hooks or loops aligns in an engaging relationship with said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface;wherein said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface are located closer to said flap first end than they are to said handle strap;wherein said second mat end is free of a surface of hooks or loops;wherein said second mat end is rolled or folded over a plurality of times until the flap of said first mat end engages said mating surface of hooks or loops; andwherein said waterproof or water-resistant layer forms said flap second surface, and wherein said fabric layer forms said flap first surface. 2. The mat of claim 1 wherein a closure mechanism is provided to secure the flap to the mat. 3. The mat of claim 1 wherein the flap has at least a first surface, and wherein the flap is configured to have its first surface viewable when the mat is rolled or folded, and wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon. 4. The mat of claim 3, wherein the indicia comprises a logo. 5. The mat of claim 3, wherein the indicia comprises advertising. 6. A laminated substantially waterproof mat, comprising a waterproof or water-resistant layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface,a textile layer comprising a fabric, said textile layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface, anda foam layer disposed between said waterproof or water-resistant layer and said textile layer;said foam layer having a first surface adhesively laminated to said waterproof or water resistant layer and a second surface adhesively laminated to said textile layerthe layers being secured together by adhesive lamination,wherein said adhesively laminated foam layer resists movement relative to said waterproof or water-resistant layer and said textile layer,the layers being further secured by a hem substantially enclosing the periphery of the mat, the hem formed by folding one or more of the layers over the other layers and securing the layers together,wherein the hem is further provided with a waterproof sealant;further comprising an arrangement of a handle secured to the mat; wherein said arrangement of a handle comprises a handle strap and a flap associated with said handle strap, said flap being comprised of said secured together layers and being foldable to a rolled or folded condition, the handle arrangement further including a fastening mechanism, said flap being securable with said fastening mechanism to secure the mat in said rolled or folded condition, said handle strap being functional to carry the mat when the mat is secured in said rolled or folded condition, said flap and said fastening mechanism securing said mat in said rolled or folded condition in which said mat may be transported using said handle strap;wherein said mat has a first end and a second end;wherein said flap has a first end that is a free end defining said first end of said mat and wherein said flap has a second end that is a foldable end;wherein said handle strap of said handle arrangement is disposed at said flap second end;wherein the flap has at least a first surface, and wherein the flap is configured to have its first surface viewable when the mat is rolled or folded;wherein said flap has at least a second surface, and wherein the flap is configured so that the second surface remains hidden from view when the mat is rolled or folded to said rolled or folded condition;wherein said fastening mechanism is provided to secure the flap to the mat, said fastening mechanism comprising a first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface, and a mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface so that when the mat is rolled, said first surface of hooks and said mating surface of hooks are aligned in an engaging relationship;wherein said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface are located closer to said flap first end than they are to said handle strap;wherein said second mat end is free of a surface of hooks or loops; andwherein said one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface on which said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided is continuous with a surface portion that forms the exterior surface portion of said rolled or folded mat and where said exterior surface portion is free of said handle strap at exterior locations other than the flap;wherein said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops is provided on said flap second surface so that said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops remains beneath and is covered by said second surface when said mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition;wherein said flap first surface forms an exterior surface of mat along with one of said waterproof of or water-resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface; andwherein said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, and wherein the handle is secured to extend from the other of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, said handle extending from said exterior mat surface;wherein said mat has a first end and a second end, and wherein said flap is provided at one end thereof. 7. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 6, wherein said waterproof or water-resistant layer forms said flap second surface, and wherein said fabric layer forms said flap first surface. 8. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 6, wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon. 9. A laminated substantially waterproof mat comprising at least three layers, includinga first layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface comprising a membrane of polyvinyl chloride or other waterproof or water-resistant material having a thickness of at least about 0.05 mm and having an inner surface and an outer surface;a second layer comprising a polyurethane foam layer having a thickness of at least 1 mm, anda third layer comprising a fabric, said fabric layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface,the layers being secured together by adhesive lamination and by a hem substantially enclosing the periphery of the mat, the hem being formed by folding one or more of the layers over the other layers and securing the layers together,wherein the hem is formed by folding the waterproof or water-resistant layer over to cover the peripheral edges of the textile layer, and stitching through all layers with thread;further comprising an arrangement of a handle secured to the mat; wherein said arrangement of a handle comprises a handle strap and a flap associated with said handle strap, said flap being comprised of said secured together layers and being foldable to a rolled or folded condition, the handle arrangement further including a fastening mechanism, said flap being securable with said fastening mechanism to secure the mat in said rolled or folded condition, said handle strap being functional to carry the mat when the mat is secured in said rolled or folded condition, said flap and said fastening mechanism securing said mat in said rolled or folded condition in which said mat may be transported using said handle strap;wherein the flap has at least a first surface, and wherein the flap is configured to have its first surface viewable when the mat is rolled or folded; wherein said mat has a first end and a second end;wherein said flap has a first end that is a free end defining said first end of said mat and wherein said flap has a second end that is a foldable end;wherein said handle strap of said handle arrangement is disposed at said flap second end;wherein said flap has at least a second surface, and wherein the flap is configured so that the second surface remains hidden from view when the mat is rolled or folded to said rolled or folded condition;wherein said flap first surface forms an exterior surface of mat along with one of said waterproof of or water-resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface;wherein said mat has a first end and a second end, and wherein said flap is provided at one end thereof;wherein said fastening mechanism is provided to secure the flap to the mat, said fastening mechanism comprising a first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface, and a mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface so that when the mat is rolled, said first surface of hooks and said mating surface of hooks are aligned in an engaging relationship;wherein said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface are located closer to said flap first end than they are to said handle strap;wherein said second mat end is free of a surface of hooks or loops;wherein said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops is provided on said flap second surface so that said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops remains beneath and is covered by said second surface;wherein said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, and wherein the handle strap is secured to extend from the other of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, said handle strap extending from said exterior mat surface; andwherein said one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface on which said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided is continuous with a surface portion that forms the exterior surface portion of said rolled or folded mat and where said exterior surface portion is free of said handle strap at exterior locations other than the flap. 10. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 9, wherein said waterproof or water-resistant layer forms said flap second surface, and wherein said fabric layer forms said flap first surface. 11. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 9, wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon. 12. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 9, wherein said mat has a length defined by a distance between said first mat end and said second mat end;wherein said flap forms said first mat end;wherein said flap second surface is positioned to overlap said mat exterior when said mat is in a rolled or folded condition, andwherein said mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface is disposed at distance from said first mat end, so that when the mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition, said mating surface of hooks or loops aligns in an engaging relationship with said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface. 13. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 12, wherein said second mat end is folded over a plurality of times until the flap of said first mat end engages said mating surface of hooks or loops. 14. A laminated substantially waterproof mat comprising at least three layers, including a first layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface and comprising a membrane of polyvinyl chloride or other waterproof or water-resistant material having a thickness of at least about 0.05 mm and having an inner surface and an outer surface;a second layer comprising a polyurethane foam layer having a thickness of at least 1 mm, anda third layer comprising a fabric, said fabric layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface,the layers being secured together by adhesive lamination and by a hem substantially enclosing the periphery of the mat, the hem being formed by folding one or more of the layers over the other layers and securing the layers together,wherein the hem is formed by welding together layers of the mat at the peripheral edges of the layers;further comprising an arrangement of a handle secured to the mat; wherein said arrangement of a handle comprises a handle strap and a flap associated with said handle strap, said flap being comprised of said secured together layers and being foldable to a rolled or folded condition, the handle arrangement further including a fastening mechanism, said flap being securable with said fastening mechanism to secure the mat in said rolled or folded condition, said handle strap being functional to carry the mat when the mat is secured in said rolled or folded condition, said flap and said fastening mechanism securing said mat in said rolled or folded condition in which said mat may be transported using said handle strap; wherein said mat has a first end and a second end;wherein said flap has a first end that is a free end defining said first end of said mat and wherein said flap has a second end that is a foldable end;wherein said handle strap of said handle arrangement is disposed at said flap second end;wherein the flap has at least a first surface, and wherein the flap is configured to have its first surface viewable when the mat is rolled or folded to said mat rolled or folded condition, and wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon;wherein said flap has at least a second surface, and wherein the flap is configured so that the second surface remains hidden from view when the mat is rolled or folded to said mat rolled or folded condition; wherein said fastening mechanism is provided to secure the flap to the mat, said fastening mechanism comprising a first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface, and a mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said first layer or said third layer so that when the mat is rolled or folded, said first surface of hooks and said mating surface of hooks are aligned in an engaging relationship;wherein said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface are located closer to said flap first end than they are to said handle strap;wherein said second mat end is free of a surface of hooks or loops;wherein said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops is provided on said flap second surface so that said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops remains beneath and is covered by said second surface when said mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition;wherein said flap first surface forms an exterior surface of mat along with one of said waterproof of or water-resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface;wherein said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, and wherein the handle is secured to extend from the other of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, said handle extending from said exterior mat surface;wherein said one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface on which said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided is continuous with a surface portion that forms the exterior surface portion of said rolled or folded mat and where said exterior surface portion is free of said handle strap at exterior locations other than the flap; andwherein said mat has a first end and a second end, and wherein said flap is provided at one end thereof. 15. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 14, wherein said waterproof or water-resistant layer forms said flap second surface, and wherein said fabric layer forms said flap first surface. 16. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 14, wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon. 17. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 14, wherein said mat has a length defined by a distance between said first mat end and said second mat end;wherein said flap forms said first mat end;wherein said flap second surface is positioned to overlap said mat exterior when said mat is in a rolled or folded condition, andwherein said mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface is disposed at distance from said first mat end, so that when the mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition, said mating surface of hooks or loops aligns in an engaging relationship with said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface. 18. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 17, wherein said second mat end is folded over a plurality of times until the flap of said first mat end engages said mating surface of hooks or loops. 19. A laminated substantially waterproof mat comprising at least three layers, including a first layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface and comprising a membrane of polyvinyl chloride or other waterproof or water-resistant material having a thickness of at least about 0.05 mm and having an inner surface and an outer surface;a second layer comprising a polyurethane foam layer having a thickness of at least 1 mm, anda third layer comprising a fabric, said fabric layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface,the layers being secured together by adhesive lamination and by a hem substantially enclosing the periphery of the mat, the hem being formed by folding one or more of the layers over the other layers and securing the layers together,wherein the hem is further provided with a waterproof sealant;further comprising an arrangement of a handle secured to the mat; wherein said arrangement of a handle comprises a handle strap and a flap associated with said handle strap, said flap being comprised of said secured together layers and being foldable to a rolled or folded condition, the handle arrangement further including a fastening mechanism, said flap being securable with said fastening mechanism to secure the mat in said rolled or folded condition, said handle strap being functional to carry the mat when the mat is secured in said rolled or folded condition, said flap and said fastening mechanism securing said mat in said rolled or folded condition in which said mat may be transported using said handle strap; wherein said mat has a first end and a second end;wherein said flap has a first end that is a free end defining said first end of said mat and wherein said flap has a second end that is a foldable end;wherein said handle strap of said handle arrangement is disposed at said flap second end;wherein the flap has at least a first surface, and wherein the flap is configured to have its first surface viewable when the mat is rolled or folded to said mat rolled or folded condition, and wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon;wherein said flap has at least a second surface, and wherein the flap is configured so that the second surface remains hidden from view when the mat is rolled or folded to said mat rolled or folded condition;wherein said fastening mechanism is provided to secure the flap to the mat, said fastening mechanism comprising a first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface, and a mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said first layer or said third layer so that when the mat is rolled or folded, said first surface of hooks and said mating surface of hooks are aligned in an engaging relationship;wherein said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface are located closer to said flap first end than they are to said handle strap;wherein said second mat end is free of a surface of hooks or loops;wherein said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops is provided on said flap second surface so that said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops remains beneath and is covered by said second surface when said mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition;wherein said flap first surface forms an exterior surface of mat along with one of said waterproof of or water-resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface;wherein said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, and wherein the handle is secured to extend from the other of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, said handle extending from said exterior mat surface;wherein said one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface on which said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided is continuous with a surface portion that forms the exterior surface portion of said rolled or folded mat and where said exterior surface portion is free of said handle strap at exterior locations other than the flap; andwherein said mat has a first end and a second end, and wherein said flap is provided at one end thereof. 20. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 19, wherein said waterproof or water-resistant layer forms said flap second surface, and wherein said fabric layer forms said flap first surface. 21. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 19, wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon. 22. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 19; wherein said mat has a length defined by a distance between said first mat end and said second mat end;wherein said flap forms said first mat end;wherein said flap second surface is positioned to overlap said mat exterior when said mat is in a rolled or folded condition, andwherein said mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface is disposed at distance from said first mat end, so that when the mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition, said mating surface of hooks or loops aligns in an engaging relationship with said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface. 23. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 22, wherein said second mat end is folded over a plurality of times until the flap of said first mat end engages said mating surface of hooks or loops. 24. A laminated substantially waterproof mat comprising at least three layers, includinga first layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface and comprising a membrane of polyvinyl chloride or other waterproof or water-resistant material having a thickness of at least about 0.05 mm and having an inner surface and an outer surface;a second layer comprising a polyurethane foam layer having a thickness of at least 1 mm, anda third layer comprising a fabric, said fabric layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface,the layers being secured together by adhesive lamination and by a hem substantially enclosing the periphery of the mat, the hem being formed by folding one or more of the layers over the other layers and securing the layers together,wherein the mat has a flap, the flap being configured to cover a portion of the mat when the mat is folded or rolled;further comprising an arrangement of a handle secured to the mat; wherein said arrangement of a handle comprises a handle strap and a flap associated with said handle strap, said flap being comprised of said secured together layers and being foldable to a rolled or folded condition, the handle arrangement further including a fastening mechanism, said flap being securable with said fastening mechanism to secure the mat in said rolled or folded condition, said handle strap being functional to carry the mat when the mat is secured in said rolled or folded condition, said flap and said fastening mechanism securing said mat in said rolled or folded condition in which said mat may be transported using said handle strap; wherein said mat has a first end and a second end;wherein said flap has a first end that is a free end defining said first end of said mat and wherein said flap has a second end that is a foldable end;wherein said handle strap of said handle arrangement is disposed at said flap second end;wherein the flap has at least a first surface, and wherein the flap is configured to have its first surface viewable when the mat is rolled or folded to said mat rolled or folded condition, and wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon;wherein said flap has at least a second surface, and wherein the flap is configured so that the second surface remains hidden from view when the mat is rolled or folded to said mat rolled or folded condition;wherein said fastening mechanism is provided to secure the flap to the mat, said fastening mechanism comprising a first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface, and a mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said first layer or said third layer so that when the mat is rolled or folded, said first surface of hooks and said mating surface of hooks are aligned in an engaging relationship;wherein said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface are located closer to said flap first end than they are to said handle strap;wherein said second mat end is free of a surface of hooks or loops;wherein said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops is provided on said flap second surface so that said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops remains beneath and is covered by said second surface when said mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition;wherein said flap first surface forms an exterior surface of mat along with one of said waterproof of or water-resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface;wherein said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, and wherein the handle is secured to extend from the other of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, said handle extending from said exterior mat surface;wherein said one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface on which said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided is continuous with a surface portion that forms the exterior surface portion of said rolled or folded mat and where said exterior surface portion is free of said handle strap at exterior locations other than the flap; andwherein said mat has a first end and a second end, and wherein said flap is provided at one end thereof. 25. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 24, wherein said waterproof or water-resistant layer forms said flap second surface, and wherein said fabric layer forms said flap first surface. 26. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 24, wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon. 27. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 24, wherein said mat has a length defined by a distance between said first mat end and said second mat end;wherein said flap forms said first mat end;wherein said flap second surface is positioned to overlap said mat exterior when said mat is in a rolled or folded condition, andwherein said mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface is disposed at distance from said first mat end, so that when the mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition, said mating surface of hooks or loops aligns in an engaging relationship with said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface. 28. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 27, wherein said second mat end is folded over a plurality of times until the flap of said first mat end engages said mating surface of hooks or loops. 29. A laminated substantially waterproof mat comprising at least three layers, including a first layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface and comprising a membrane of polyvinyl chloride or other waterproof or water-resistant material having a thickness of at least about 0.05 mm and having an inner surface and an outer surface;a second layer comprising a polyurethane foam layer having a thickness of at least 1 mm, anda third layer comprising a fabric, said fabric layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface,the layers being secured together by adhesive lamination and by a hem substantially enclosing the periphery of the mat, the hem being formed by folding one or more of the layers over the other layers and securing the layers together,having indicia appearing on the surface of at least one layer of the mat;further comprising an arrangement of a handle secured to the mat; wherein said arrangement of a handle comprises a handle strap and a flap associated with said handle strap, said flap being comprised of said secured together layers and being foldable to a rolled or folded condition, the handle arrangement further including a fastening mechanism, said flap being securable with said fastening mechanism to secure the mat in said rolled or folded condition, said handle strap being functional to carry the mat when the mat is secured in said rolled or folded condition, said flap and said fastening mechanism securing said mat in said rolled or folded condition in which said mat may be transported using said handle strap; wherein said mat has a first end and a second end;wherein said flap has a first end that is a free end defining said first end of said mat and wherein said flap has a second end that is a foldable end;wherein said handle strap of said handle arrangement is disposed at said flap second end;wherein the flap has at least a first surface, and wherein the flap is configured to have its first surface viewable when the mat is rolled or folded to said mat rolled or folded condition, and wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon;wherein said flap has at least a second surface, and wherein the flap is configured so that the second surface remains hidden from view when the mat is rolled or folded to said mat rolled or folded condition;wherein said fastening mechanism is provided to secure the flap to the mat, said fastening mechanism comprising a first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface, and a mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said first layer or said third layer so that when the mat is rolled or folded, said first surface of hooks and said mating surface of hooks are aligned in an engaging relationship;wherein said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface are located closer to said flap first end than they are to said handle strap;wherein said second mat end is free of a surface of hooks or loops;wherein said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops is provided on said flap second surface so that said fastening mechanism first surface of hooks or loops remains beneath and is covered by said second surface when said mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition;wherein said flap first surface forms an exterior surface of mat along with one of said waterproof of or water-resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface;wherein said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, and wherein the handle is secured to extend from the other of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface, said handle extending from said exterior mat surface; andwherein said mat has a first end and a second end, and wherein said flap is provided at one end thereof. 30. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 29, wherein said waterproof or water-resistant layer forms said flap second surface, and wherein said fabric layer forms said flap first surface. 31. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 29, wherein the first surface contains indicia thereon. 32. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 29, wherein said mat has a length defined by a distance between said first mat end and said second mat end;wherein said flap forms said first mat end;wherein said flap second surface is positioned to overlap said mat exterior when said mat is in a rolled or folded condition, andwherein said mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface is disposed at distance from said first mat end, so that when the mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition, said mating surface of hooks or loops aligns in an engaging relationship with said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface. 33. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 32, wherein said second mat end is folded over a plurality of times until the flap of said first mat end engages said mating surface of hooks or loops. 34. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 6, wherein said mat has a length defined by a distance between said first mat end and said second mat end;wherein said flap forms said first mat end;wherein said flap second surface is positioned to overlap said mat exterior when said mat is in a rolled or folded condition,wherein said mating surface of hooks or loops provided on a location on one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface is disposed at distance from said first mat end, so that when the mat is rolled or folded to a rolled or folded condition, said mating surface of hooks or loops aligns in an engaging relationship with said first surface of hooks or loops provided on said flap second surface and wherein said one of said waterproof or water resistant layer exterior surface or said textile layer exterior surface on which said mating surface of hooks or loops is provided is free of said handle. 35. The laminated substantially waterproof mat of claim 34, wherein said second mat end is rolled or folded over a plurality of times until the flap of said first mat end engages said mating surface of hooks or loops.