Jade Open Cell Yoga Mat

All jade yoga mats are open cell.

Jade open cell yoga mat.

We re big fans of the easy to carry travel mat so we can get our stretch on no matter where we are in the world. Jade yoga mats are all open cell which means their materials are porous and absorb water like a sponge. In other words think of them like a sponge. Jade mats are made sustainably with natural rubber tapped from rubber trees a rapidly renewable resource and are made in the unit.

They are a lot stickier and enhance traction and stability because moisture doesn t pool on the surface. Environmental laws and contain no pvcs making our mats the first. The drawback of this open cell technology is that oils and bacteria accumulate in the mat making it desirable to give the mat a periodic deep cleaning. The one major drawback is that these types of mat are breeding grounds for bacteria.

Tapped from rubber trees natural rubber is a renewable resource and our mats are made in the united states in compliance with u s. Jade yoga harmony mat jadeyoga mats are made with open cell natural rubber which provides optimum grip for long poses and vigorous practice. We absolutely love the comfort this mat provides but in general at 5 16 thick we feel this mat is a little heavier than a yoga mat needs to be. It is a mat that doesn t use any plastics or other synthetic materials as jade is a brand committed to being sustainable all the way through.

This is our most popular mat. Although there are many benefits to this type of design at the end of the day they absorb sweat much easier. Mats made of natural rubber or thermoplastic elastomer tpe are classified as either closed cell or open cell depending on their texture. A rubber open cell material prevents sweat from pooling and the.

Plus it gives back to a number of causes throughout the year including the fight against ovarian cancer. In addition to being eco friendly jade mats come in fun colors and have incredible grip and comfort. Jade yoga s fusion mat is 5 16 inches thick plus comes in two different lengths. A standard yoga mat is 1 8 inch thick.

This means that the material they are made of tends to be more absorbent than your average yoga pad. The harmony is great for all types of yoga including hatha vinyasa hot bikram iyengar and varied practices. Pvc yoga mats are popular but due to environmental and health concerns many yogis are moving toward more eco friendly options. There are benefits to an open cell design.

Crafted in the usa with natural rubber they re sustainable too as jade yoga plants a tree with each purchase. Made with open cell natural rubber the fusion yoga mat provides a very generous 5 16 inches of cushioning making sure that you can do yoga without having any sore joints.