New Standard Added to 'Picnic Rug' with Over 100,000 Units Sold: Hand-Drawn 'Dot Pattern' Released to Mark 10th Brand Anniversary.
Sanyo Paper's upcycling brand 'crep' celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new hand-drawn dot design for its popular picnic rug.
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Sanyo Paper Co., Ltd. (Izumisano, Osaka; President: Rokujiro Harada), a paper recycling manufacturer founded in 1928, will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its upcycling brand 'crep' in September 2026. The brand's signature product, the 'Picnic Rug,' which has sold over 100,000 units, has consistently proposed a new form of outdoor experience by leveraging the strength of industrial crepe paper and the unique texture of recycled paper. To commemorate this milestone, a new design featuring the warmth of hand-drawn art, 'Picnic Rug Dot,' was pre-released at select stores on March 26, 2026, and is now available for general sale on the official online store 'Repepa' as of today, March 31, 2026. Following the existing stripe and border designs, the new standard is the 'Dot' pattern. The irregular 'fluctuations' of the circles and the bi-color scheme blend with the texture of the industrial crepe paper, adding a pop of color to outdoor activities.
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'crep' was born from the utilization of offcuts from industrial crepe paper used for wrapping electrical wires. Our foundation lies in two concepts: 'getting closer to nature' and 'upcycling.' With the 10th anniversary, we hope to create more opportunities for people to connect with nature by offering a rich lineup, including the new 'Dot' design.
[Attention to Detail in the New 'Dot' Design]
The new 'Dot' design is not mechanically aligned or inorganic. We adopted a hand-drawn 'fluctuation' to achieve a rustic, warm expression, similar to pottery painted by artisans. It is available in two colors: 'Pink' (pink x green) evoking the breath of spring, and 'Blue' (blue x brown) offering the comfort of the earth. Three sizes are available: S (1 person), M (1-3 people), and L (2-4 people). The tough texture of the industrial crepe paper combined with the playful hand-drawn design will make your outdoor time even more exciting.
[Rich Lineup to Find Your Favorite]
'crep' was born from the utilization of offcuts from industrial crepe paper used for wrapping electrical wires. Our foundation lies in two concepts: 'getting closer to nature' and 'upcycling.' With the 10th anniversary, we hope to create more opportunities for people to connect with nature by offering a rich lineup, including the new 'Dot' design.
[Attention to Detail in the New 'Dot' Design]
The new 'Dot' design is not mechanically aligned or inorganic. We adopted a hand-drawn 'fluctuation' to achieve a rustic, warm expression, similar to pottery painted by artisans. It is available in two colors: 'Pink' (pink x green) evoking the breath of spring, and 'Blue' (blue x brown) offering the comfort of the earth. Three sizes are available: S (1 person), M (1-3 people), and L (2-4 people). The tough texture of the industrial crepe paper combined with the playful hand-drawn design will make your outdoor time even more exciting.
FAQ
What is the material of the picnic rug?
It is made from high-performance recycled industrial crepe paper, originally used for wrapping electrical wires, offering both strength and water resistance.
Where can I purchase it?
It is available at the official online store 'Repepa' and the Hands Shinsaibashi store (for a limited time).
What are the available sizes?
It comes in three sizes: S (60x90cm), M (90x135cm), and L (110x200cm).