Yoga mat material selection

Yoga mats are divided into several materials, the common ones are linen, TPE and PVC materials.

These two kinds of mats: recyclable to avoid environmental pollution. Mainly soft, fit and flat, with strong grip. Each mat of TPE weighs about 1200 grams, which is about 300 grams lighter than PVC, making it easy to carry. Waterproof and non-slip, even if you sweat, the anti-slip effect of practicing on it is still great!

However, the price of TPE cushions is very expensive. (It depends on everyone's needs) If you look at the price/performance ratio, PVC cushions are economical and more affordable.

First, and most importantly, look at the two ends of the mat (after the mat is rolled up) to see if there are very uniform bubbles. The air is bigger and the best is even! This shows that the foaming is good.

1. After taking a yoga mat, don't open it first, use your nose to smell the top of the mat. See if there is a pungent smell. Generally, a good yoga mat does not have too much taste. After opening it for two days, the trace of taste can be released! If the taste is still not exhausted after a long time, then it is possible that the quality of this mat is not good. , Long-term use will cause harm to the body.

2. Feel it with your hands to see if it is sinking. If it is heavy, it may not be PVC foaming technology, but the accumulation of raw materials. (Generally it is about 2.5 kg, and the yoga mat is 1.5 kg) PVC foaming technology, excellent elasticity, will quickly return to its original shape when stepped on! Other processes will not be able to bounce after a long time. The gap between the processes is large, which is one of the biggest reasons for the price gap.

3. After opening, take a closer look at the workmanship, whether the workmanship is fine or not. Generally, the workmanship of domestically-made mats is very rough. Some are only foamed on one side, and the side that touches the ground is not designed for non-slip! Some sellers sell foot mats as yoga mats, and everyone should keep their eyes open. )

4. Gently push the surface of the yoga mat with the palm of your hand to have a dry feeling. If there is too much foaming agent on the surface of the yoga mat, it will feel slippery, and it will be easy to slip and fall when you practice on it. (However, like some good yoga mats in Taiwan, there is a layer of antibacterial layer on it at the beginning, and you will find it a little slippery after sweating, but don’t worry, after this layer gradually recedes, the anti-slip effect will be revealed! But domestically produced The mat won't work anymore, it will slide down like this all the time.)

5. Everyone try to choose 6mm thick. For example, when doing some knee-to-ground movements, there will be no pain.