Messy Activity Mat

I have had this mat for three years now and it has lasted through so many messes. My only question is the shiny part supposed to be on the bottom or the matte part is? I’ve always put the shiny part on the bottom have I been using it incorrectly

There was an issue with a splat mat I received from a friend, and they happily sent me a new one free of charge! They were very responsive and easy to work with, and the new product is fantastic!

The uses of this are so multipurpose! Such a good investment for baby, we use it in our diaper station to make clean up easy, for bath time to line the sink, and can see many more uses to come.

Great quality product! Arrived on time, like stated.

I expected this to be a prettier, lighter blue based on the pictures and also because I have the placemat in vintage blue too, but I guess because of the size and thickness this is darker and more gray. It is a bit thicker and larger than I expected, which may prove more positive than negative. I love that it catches most of my baby's ambitious messes, but unless you have a massive sink or hose it down outdoors it is a bit of a bear to get clean. Very glad I have it overall!!