Amazon Basics TPE Yoga Mat, 1/4"

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All their organic, eco-friendly yoga mats are SGS REACH certified. They are designed here in Canada but made in China under strict ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices. Always use a natural laundry detergent if your mat is made from cotton or another soft fabric. For my mat, which is made from cork, I use a damp cloth to wipe it down. Really Great Goods offers an excellent yoga mat cleaner. A final word on sustainable yoga mats

Our hard-wearing Yoga mats will stand the test of time. But as well as being durable, we've focused on ensuring they are stylish and well-designed so you will want to continue using them for years to come. Get started or expand your practice If you've ever laid on a yoga mat, you've probably smelt that synthetic odor that comes off it when your face is planted. That smell comes from PVC, a type of plastic known as polyvinyl chloride. When you’re buying a new yoga mat, ask the following five key questions. These will help you get the eco-friendly, ahimsa-friendly mat you need:Yoloha carries a great selection of vegan andnon-toxic eco-friendly yoga mats, from their signature Unity to their Original Cork Yoga Mat + Plant Foam. The Unity is made of a harmonious blend of recycled cork and rubber made out of recycled tires. No nasty PVC! PVC is naturally a very hard plastic. Phthalates (hormone disruptors) are added to the material to make it soft and flexible. Your body can absorb these chemicals from your yoga mat simply by breathing. Not a lot of zen going on there!

The vegan top layer provides a fantastically grippy platform for all your high-energy, fast-paced sessions, yet the plush rubber base means it’s also the dream for slower, most focused sessions when you need some extra cushioning.With this list, you already have several examples so you don't have to worry about anything other than focusing on nailing that astavakrasana. Don't let that PVC smell interrupt your zen; rather, increase its flow in your yoga practice with a sustainable mat. All of their mats are made in the United States except for their Mysore Yoga Rug, which is made in India, but they still ensure good working conditions and fair wages by following U.S. consumer and labor laws. They source recycled furniture, use scrap paper for note-taking, and even claim that they recycle almost everything they use in their facilities.