What is Material?
PVC, TPE, natural rubber, cork.
Short answer
Natural rubber has a strong smell for the first weeks and isn't latex-allergy friendly.
Material when buying a yoga & exercise mat
PVC, TPE, natural rubber, cork.
Why it matters: Natural rubber and cork grip better when wet; PVC gets slippery with sweat; TPE is lightweight and cheap.
Look for: Natural rubber has a strong smell for the first weeks and isn't latex-allergy friendly.
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