We're so happy the XL Picnic Blanket is the perfect fit for the whole family. Big on space, small to pack, and sand-repellent too, happy picnicking! 🌞🧺
“I’ve found it good on the beach but dreadful in the park which is where I would mainly use it. It’s too thin so it’s uncomfortable sitting on the park floor with my little baby. Also it naturally gets mud on it in the park but that has left it super stained and the dirt won’t wash out. It seems to be a particularly porous/stainable material as I’ve just done normal picnic-type usage. It’s really discoloured now. Good size though so a shame it’s not worked so well for us!”
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we definitely appreciate it! 😊
We're pleased to hear you've enjoyed using the blanket at the beach and that the size has worked well for you. 🏖️
We're sorry to hear it hasn't been quite as comfortable for your park adventures. Our picnic blankets are designed to be lightweight and easy to carry, which does mean they won't offer quite the same cushioning as a padded blanket on particularly lumpy or uneven ground.
As for the staining, that's certainly not what we'd hope to hear. While our blankets are made to handle outdoor adventures, mud can sometimes be a stubborn customer! Once the blanket has been washed a few times, we recommend putting it through a hot wash (up to 60 C), and pairing this with a good stain remover to try to lift the mud out. 😊
We have also left some handy tips for taking care of your Dock & Bay products below:
- Cold machine wash (under 30 degrees). After the first few washes it's ok to turn up the heat.
- Try not to use fabric softener, as over time it can reduce the absorbency of the towel. Using fabric softener will not destroy your towel the first time it is used, but over time, it can degrade the performance of your product, and we want it to last as long as possible for you!
- Do not bleach, or put near fire or hot implements.
- Tumble drying is ok if you need to.
Thank you again for your honest feedback, it's really valuable and helps us continue improving our products. 💛
“I bought this for my husband for Father’s Day as we go on lots of family picnics. It’s perfect and we opened it early so we could use straight away on the beach. Sand shakes off really nicely. We’re bringing it on holiday with us and can’t wait to use the hold in the middle for an umbrella to protect my two young boys.”
Love this! What a perfect Father’s Day gift for a family that loves picnics and beach days 🌴💛 We're so glad you couldn't wait to put it to use and that the sand shakes off so easily 😍
It sounds like it’s already becoming part of some wonderful family memories, and we love that you’ll be taking it on holiday too. The umbrella hole is such a handy feature for keeping your two little boys shaded while everyone relaxes 🌈⛱️
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we hope your picnic blanket joins you on many more sunny adventures and family days out ☀️
We’re so glad your blanket has become a weekend essential! Brilliant that it’s easy to pack away and that sand comes off so easily 😊🧺🌊
We also loved seeing your photo 🥰 such a beautiful family moment with your little one enjoying it 💙✨
“Love it! Struggled to find a picnic blanket big enough that packed down small enough to transport easily and still offered protection from soggy grass. This ticked all the boxes and is beautiful too!”
Love this 💙😄🧺✨ So great to hear it ticks all the boxes! Finding a big yet compact picnic 🧺 blanket can be tricky, we’re so glad this one gives you comfort, protection from soggy grass 🌿, and is still beautiful 💖✨
“Excellent size for families and friends. Taken out and about on travels around the country already! Have converted two other people within its first 2 uses to buying one. Excellent quality, easy to wash and quick to dry. One very happy customer!”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for summer days out
Just unpacked our new multi-stripe picnic blanket and we are so impressed.
It is absolutely huge with plenty of room for the two of us to stretch out, and the waterproof bottom layer feels really durable. The top material is surprisingly soft too.
It packs away perfectly into its own bag, which is ideal for picnics in the park or on the beach!
Looking forward to testing it out this summer!”
