over 6 months of heavy use and basically still amazing~ At first was hesistant because I expected a heavier mat than this, becuase that is a good indicator that its got a good grip and stability when placed, but even as lightweight as it is, it kicked it out of the park! This mat is amazing for all kinds of exercises. its thin and tough enough for standing positions, and soft enough when laying down for ab workouts. I use this a lot as a pushup pad as well, and most mats have me slipping on them but this one grips so well and soft, its barely an issue, giving me confidence in my crazy positions! Even when sweating a lot there is enough grip to not make me slip out. All other mats I have tried im always slipping at the first sign of humidity in my hands, and with this I got no problem at all. I havent even thought of using a towel on top of it, but only when I got to clean it. I like the texture and the touch of it too. it absorbs some sweat too though, but doesnt damage its performance, a but of its look over time and wear (over 6 months of heavy use and still looks great!), but thats mostly my fault for not trying to clean it everytime sometimes, time to work out is precious! Very much recommended! Read more
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This mat is a great basic for yoga at a reasonable price. I really loved my previous mat from Thinksport, but it is no longer manufactured, and while this mat is a little less comfortably cushy, it is similar. I like that it is decently thick and that both sides can be used. Both sides have decent grip. My only complaint is that it is a little hard to keep it rolled up due to it's thickness and it won't easily fit in my mat bag, but the shoestring tie that came with it helps it to stay compact while in transit. Read more
I've been on a mat buying splurge lately and many of them have been pricey! So, I was thinking that i might not like this mat very much and that it was just an average cheaper mat, but I actually like it a lot. It is non-slip without being sticky. Don't know if that makes sense but it has a very nice, soft, almost velvety feel to the mat. I can easily adjust my feet without lifting them like you have to on a very sticky mat. My yoga practice is not very sweaty so I can't comment on how it would be for hot yoga, but for regular hatha and vinyasa its great. It does state on the label that it is a closed cell construction, which means it won't absorb sweat (similar to Manduka) so I assume it might get slippery. However, it should stay looking newer and cleaner compared to those mats that do suck up your sweat, such as Liform. I really love the softness of this mat, very cloud like, its 6mm thick so a bit thicker than average and the density is much softer than a Manduka but I think it gives more support than your basic $15 mat. I find it very comfortable on my knees ( I have hardwood floors so I need more cushion.) It feels great to do headstands on and if you have a more restorative/yin type practice it would be perfect. I didn't notice any noxious smells, but I'm not sensitive to that. I think all mats smell rubbery at first. There was a white powdery residue that rubbed off during my first practice, so you might wipe it with a damp rag. I only wish it was wider! Read more
Very pleased with quality, color and comfort or thickness. Some mentioned and odor but there is not a strong smell to me. Read more
Got this yoga mat as a friend of mine is a hard core yoga practitioner and he had the same brand but thinner. Initially I was a bit unimpressed. It definitely has the smell that people are talking about and the non-slip side is, um, slippery. It didn't feel like a great non-slip mat...that is until I flipped it. I used the underside to do my yoga and there was no slipping. The mat seemed to stay in place as well using the "wrong" side. The jury is still out as to whether I'll keep it but I'm glad I figured out the trick to using the side the manufacturer said not to use. The thickness is good though and I do like the cushy feel of the mat. Not my ideal yoga mat...yet. I'll see if the smell disappears over time and if the side you're supposed to practice on stays in place while doing yoga before I make a final judgement.. Read more
I can't compare to any others out there, but as a yoga novice doing it at home, I've found this mat great. I have the black and purple model and the purple is a really nice striking shade. The material is firm, not super thick but dense enough that the hard floor underneath doesn't bother me. It has a good texture to it that keeps hands and feet from slipping even when you're pressing them in opposite directions. I've had it for about a month now. If you get anything on it, it wipes down nicely. Mine has gained some minor scuffs from cats and errant shoes, but it hasn't torn or anything. if you keep yours out of traffic better than me, you'll be fine. Read more
It really doesn’t slip! i’ve had trouble in the past with sliding on yoga mats and have not had an issue with this mat at all. it is very durable, thick, and comfortable. I love the colors and it’s super easy to wipe down and it doesn’t have any smell. Read more
