What are PVC or Eco-friendly Foam Yoga Mats?
OEKO-TEX CERTIFIED PVC/FOAM YOGA MATS
PVC, a very comfortable, non-slip and lightweight material, has the advantage of being inexpensive. In addition to this, yoga mats made from this material are solid and easy to maintain. Choose good quality material to avoid it crumbling and having to buy a new one.
Are you allergic to natural rubber? Don't panic, these mats are a perfect replacement for them, as they are free of it.
As there has to be a "but" and it is the only one, PVC yoga mats are not very ecological (this is not the case for those sold on Tayronalife) and especially low-end and cheap mats. Why? Simply, they are not biodegradable, nor even recyclable, releasing harmful substances when incinerated.
PVC is often made of toxic and environmentally polluting chemicals (plasticizers and AZO dyes) for the sole purpose of being antibacterial and antifungal. However, standards and the improvement of increasingly regulated working conditions are helping to overcome this.
DO YOU STILL WANT TO BUY A PVC YOGA MAT?
Don't be afraid! For every problem, there is a solution. Opt for Oeko-Tex® standard 100 certified PVC yoga mats, also called eco-friendly foam mats, such as those in the Prolite series from Manduka, available in various thicknesses/cushions (3 to 6 mm) . A little explanation. Quite simply, because they are made using materials that are less harmful to the environment and your health, but they are also recyclable.
What more can we say? That their surface structure ensures better resistance against slipping, but also a longer life even with dynamic yoga postures. A perfect mat for Ashtanga yoga, Bikram, Vinyasa yoga and Hot yoga. For this, we recommend the Mat Pro Manduka range , the best of the best yoga mats, because it is guaranteed for life. But, it is also suitable for gentle yoga: Nidra yoga, Hatha yoga, Yin.
Is the appearance of your yoga mat important to you? Some are very aesthetic, such as the Gaiam Tree of Life yoga mat with a beautiful tree design to inspire calm and serenity.
The yoga mats on Tayronalife have been carefully selected to offer only quality PVC material, tested and eco-responsible, certified Oeko-Tex® standard 100: Manduka, Tayrona, Gaiam brands.
PVC yoga mat models are increasingly giving way to those made from more environmentally friendly materials: natural rubber and TPE .
