yoga mat
What is a yoga mat?
Yoga mat is a mat laid under when practicing yoga. The materials of yoga mats are generally divided into TPE foam, PVC foam, EVA, latex mat, CBR mat and so on. Yoga mat has the advantages of uniform surface particles, full bubbles, soft feel, non-toxic, tasteless, non-slip, strong resilience and strong tear resistance, and is an ideal choice for yoga practitioners. In addition, the yoga mat can effectively block the ground cold, has strong grip, and has outstanding resilience, smoothness, anti-skid and human skin affinity. But also some other fitness exercises can be carried out on it, which is suitable for children to use as bedding and camping mats.
What is a yoga mat?
Second, yoga mat materials
1, rubber pad
This is a classic yoga mat. Authentic rubber mats are made of natural rubber and are expensive. The price of small rubber mats is about 300- 1000 yuan. Natural rubber pad has good ductility and heavy weight, and is harmless to human body. They are very high-end yoga mats. Some people compare rubber mats to royalty in yoga mats.
2, linen pad
It is a classic yoga mat, and the authentic linen mat is made of natural flax mixed with natural rubber. Natural flax summer sleeping mat is soft, sweat-absorbing, heavy and harmless to human body. It is a very high-end yoga mat. Some people compare linen mats to aristocrats in yoga mats.
Yoga mat material
3.TPE pad
The yoga mat made of TPE is a yoga mat made of natural latex and hemp. At present, it is an environmentally friendly yoga mat, which can be recycled and discarded without causing environmental pollution. Professional yoga practitioners all accept this kind of mat.
4, PVC pad
The Chinese name is PVC, which is a common material in the market at present. Compared with other yoga mats, its advantage lies in its affordable price. This kind of cushion has even holes, slightly higher density and anti-crack cloth inside. For ordinary yoga lovers, the quality is ok. The new material made of PVC is tasteless and harmless to human body. However, if products made of recycled materials are used, they will be toxic and harmful to human body. Anti-skid lines protruding from the surface will generally fall off after a long time.
5, EVA material
EVA is a light material with good softness. With the increase of vinyl acetate content, its elasticity, compatibility and even transparency also increase. EVA polyethylene foam fabric with aluminum film is soft and comfortable. EVA, also known as pull-back adhesive, has the characteristics of good elasticity and toughness compared with closed-cell foam moisture-proof pad, and is the best choice in comfort and durability. This kind of yoga mat can effectively prevent skidding, has excellent moisture-proof performance, is durable and wear-resistant, and is light in weight.
Yoga mat selection
If you are a beginner in yoga, don't use low-grade yoga mats made of EVA. PVC foam material is relatively suitable for beginners, with good elasticity, non-slip and moderate price. The above is the introduction of what yoga mat is and the material of yoga mat. I hope it will help you. Please continue to pay attention to more decoration details.