{"id":2255,"date":"2019-05-16T05:27:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T10:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/?p=2255"},"modified":"2022-08-18T16:12:28","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T21:12:28","slug":"what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/","title":{"rendered":"What Material Are Yoga Mats Made Of"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes, when you bend down for your Adho Mukha Svanasana, do you always manage to keep your focus &#8212; or do your eyes catch a glimpse at your yoga mat and make you wonder, \u201cHmm&#8230;I wonder what is a yoga mat made of?\u201d<br>Your yoga mat is an integral part of your practice. Without it, you won\u2019t have a base to give you support, provide a foundation when you stand, hold you when your only source of strength is your core, and your feet or hands grasp the floor, all while being the recipient of your well-earned sweat.<br>This is why you shouldn\u2019t take your yoga mat for granted. Several types of mats will suit your particular needs; you need to find out which the right one is for you. But let\u2019s go back to our first question &#8212; what exactly are these mats made up of? And are they all the same in terms of durability and performance?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Yoga-Mat-Materials.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Yoga-Mat-Materials.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Yoga-Mat-Materials-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Yoga-Mat-Materials-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-66253c502450b\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #f99bac;color:#f99bac\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f99bac;color:#f99bac\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-66253c502450b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#Breaking-Down-the-Yoga-Mat\" title=\"Breaking Down the Yoga Mat\">Breaking Down the Yoga Mat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#PVC\" title=\"PVC\">PVC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#Non-PVC-Yoga-Mat-Materials\" title=\"Non-PVC Yoga Mat Materials\">Non-PVC Yoga Mat Materials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#More-Eco-Friendly-Options\" title=\"More Eco-Friendly Options\">More Eco-Friendly Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#1-PU-and-Natural-Rubber\" title=\"1. PU and Natural Rubber\">1. PU and Natural Rubber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#2-TPE-or-Thermoplastic\" title=\"2. TPE or Thermoplastic\">2. TPE or Thermoplastic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#3-NTE-or-Nitrile-Butadiene-Rubber\" title=\"3. NTE or Nitrile Butadiene Rubber\">3. NTE or Nitrile Butadiene Rubber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#4-Natural-Rubber-Yoga-Mat\" title=\"4. Natural Rubber Yoga Mat\">4. Natural Rubber Yoga Mat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#5-Jute-Mat\" title=\"5. Jute Mat\">5. Jute Mat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breaking-Down-the-Yoga-Mat\"><\/span>Breaking Down the Yoga Mat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An article from&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/healthyliving.azcentral.com\/types-foam-used-yoga-mats-14598.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Azcentral.com<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;lists down some of the known materials yoga mats are made of, and these include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PVC\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PVC<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PVC or polyvinyl chloride is an anti-slip material that is helpful when trying to maintain a challenging pose. It helps your hands and feet keep their place on the floor and aid you in maintaining your foundation. However, the downside of the PVC material is how it is processed. Standard PVC foam cannot be produced without emitting carcinogenic byproducts and dioxins. On top of that, when the PVC yoga mat is used, it can also leach and off-gas dangerous additives such as a type of chemical called phthalates and lead and cadmium.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-PVC-Yoga-Mat-Materials\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Non-PVC Yoga Mat Materials<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fortunately, there are also several eco-friendlier yoga mat options in the market. The following do not contain PVC and are a lot safer for the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Memory Foam &#8211;&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not all companies offer PVC-free memory foam yoga mats, but you will be able to find some that do. Memory foam helps relieve pressure points that are strained from standing poses. With three layers of protection, you will be able to hold your pose steadily with the bottom layer on the ground, the middle layer with a comfortable memory foam material to support you, and a top layer that remains sticky and dry because it is texturized and water-resistant.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Closed-Cell Rubber Foam &#8211;&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With a non-toxic material that contains recycled or sustainably harvested materials, this closed-cell rubber foam biodegrades easily after it is disposed of. Like PVC yoga mats, this earth-friendlier option prevents slipping care of its surface traction pattern. The pattern also helps maintain the stickiness of the mat, similar to the PVC\u2019s. One downside, though, is if you are sensitive to latex. If this is the case, you can explore other eco-friendly mat options instead.<\/span><\/li><li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eco-PVC Foam &#8211;&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your main concern is maximum traction, and you still want to make a conscious choice that won\u2019t affect the environment, some manufacturers make an effort to reduce toxic emissions in the atmosphere during PVC foam production. Some of these manufacturers, like Manduka, follow strict EPA standards that make sure the pumps, valves, compressors, and connectors in their equipment do not leak VOCs (volatile organic compounds).<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/best-yoga-mat.jpg\" alt=\"best yoga mat\" class=\"wp-image-5361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/best-yoga-mat.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/best-yoga-mat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/best-yoga-mat-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More-Eco-Friendly-Options\"><\/span>More Eco-Friendly Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your yoga mat isn\u2019t limited to PVC. Based on this article from&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhsyoga.com\/different-yoga-mats-material-tpe-pvc-nbr-jute-and-natural-rubber.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bhsyoga.com<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, other yoga mat materials are friendly to the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-PU-and-Natural-Rubber\"><\/span>1. PU and Natural Rubber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The combination of PU and natural rubber makes a material with quite a strong grip, and many yogis have sworn by the impressive non-slip surface. Not only is the PU mat cost-effective, but it is also durable and won\u2019t off-gas harsh chemicals because of its natural content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-TPE-or-Thermoplastic\"><\/span>2. TPE or Thermoplastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermoplastic yoga mats are a mix of polymers (plastic and rubber) and copolymers that have thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. These materials can be recycled without causing damage to the environment after disposal. Another plus of the TPE mat is that it is easy to clean and is anti-microbial. Like most non-PVC materials, the TPE mat is non-toxic and has a non-irritating odor. It is one of the most popular alternatives to PVC mats because of its durability and environmental-friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-NTE-or-Nitrile-Butadiene-Rubber\"><\/span>3. NTE or Nitrile Butadiene Rubber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The content of NTE mats is butadiene and acrylonitrile through emulsion polymerization. While the NTE mat is oil and heat-resistant, and very elastic, it is not as cohesive as other natural materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Natural-Rubber-Yoga-Mat\"><\/span>4. Natural Rubber Yoga Mat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Made with natural rubber sourced from rubber trees, these mats come from a renewable resource are unlike those made with EVA or synthetic rubber. It is also anti-microbial and has a good, comfortable grip, making it ideal for yoga. It seems like the ideal choice, being both functional and friendly to the environment. However, the downside with the natural rubber mat is that it is more costly than the other mats, and it cannot be used by those allergic to latex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Jute-Mat\"><\/span>5. Jute Mat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another naturally sourced sustainable material is jute, a plant that takes only 45 months to achieve full maturity. The jute plant cleans the air by absorbing carbon dioxide, and its leaves condition the soil naturally. Jute linen or hemp yoga mats are made with a combination of jute linen and eco-PVC. Jute mats contain a non-toxic material called Polymer Environmental Resin (PER), which keeps you in place while using the mat. The jute fiber and PER combination have meshed in a process that does not emit phthalates, making the manufacturing safe for workers. Another plus is that the jute mat is anti-microbial, so it is ideal for excessively sweaty yoga sessions like Bikram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The yoga mat is not just a simple prop used in your favorite yoga sessions if you think about it. If you adhere to yoga\u2019s practices and beliefs, you will recognize that your energy also affects the world around you. This includes the items you utilize and their impact on the world. Being aware of the yoga mat you are using and choosing the ones that will be kind to the environment reflects your contribution to the world and everyone inhabiting it. So the next time you do that downward-facing dog pose, you\u2019ll be able to breathe steadily, knowing you have less to worry about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, when you bend down for your Adho Mukha Svanasana, do you always manage to keep your focus &#8212; or do your eyes catch a glimpse at your yoga mat and make you wonder, \u201cHmm&#8230;I wonder what is a yoga &#8230; <a title=\"What Material Are Yoga Mats Made Of\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/what-material-are-yoga-mats-made-of\/\" aria-label=\"More on What Material Are Yoga Mats Made Of\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":5596,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Materials are Yoga Mats Made Of - [PVC \/ Non-PVC \/ Eco-Friendly]<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What materials are yoga mats made of? 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