Natural rubber may be the best material choice for yoga mats, and it has been sold in the market for a long time. Longer than foam and PVC. The rubber of these mats comes from nature, Brazil rubber tree, so it is very biodegradable. The surface of natural rubber yoga mat is slightly hard, but its firm grip makes up for this. Please note that this should not be confused with synthetic industrial grade rubber. As a material, natural rubber consists of organic polymer, a small amount of other organic impurities and water.

The rubber pad is dense and heavy, and the grip is very firm. Natural hard and flexible rubber provides good cushioning, and even can cushion the impact of falling. The durability of natural rubber pads is also very high.

Disadvantages of natural rubber yoga mat

The biggest disadvantage of natural rubber yoga mat is its price. Compared with its substitute materials, the price is quite high. Natural rubber mats may be thick and heavy, and have a strong smell. These may increase the negative superficial user experience. However, this cannot be considered as a common shortcoming, because not all practitioners will find these qualities negative.

Heavy rubber mats can be difficult to carry. However, you will find ultra-thin rubber pads that are easy to handle in the market. On the basis of the previous point, the ultra-thin rubber pad is greatly reduced in durability. Therefore, in the end, you will have to choose between durability and portability.