Abstract: A sheet-like mat capable of providing a comfortable resting environment by adsorbing sweat emitted from a body of a user or moisture in underwear, bedding or the like. This sheet-like mat can be obtained by dividing an inside of a mat cover into a plurality of bag-like spaces and arranging a bag-packed drying agent in each bag-like space, respectively. A drying agent sheet may be used in place of the bag packed drying agent.

Abstract: A novel method for producing an article such as a postcard, bookmark or label including a press-dried plant such as a flower is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of interposing a picked plant between two flexible sheets impregnated with a desiccating agent or between one of the flexible sheets and a cushioning sheet; drying the plant under a pressure in a drying atmosphere; hermetically storing the dried plant in a bag of a gas barrier material, the bag containing a desiccating agent and an oxygen absorbing agent; removing the plant from the bag shortly before producing the article carrying the press-dried plant; placing the plant on a surface of a substrate, and; forming a transparent or translucent overlayer over the plant so that air does not remain between the overlayer and the surface of the substrate.