Basic Information Of Yoga Mat
High quality yoga mat, is to practice yoga spread under the mat, yoga mat is divided into traditional yoga mat and orthostatic yoga mat:
A traditional yoga mat is one without lines; Orthostatic yoga MATS are linear yoga MATS that not only have the same functions as traditional yoga MATS, but also guide the practice of more scientific and precise yoga asanas.
The material of yoga mat is generally divided into rubber foam, TPE foam, PVC foam, EVA, latex mat, NBR mat and so on.
High quality yoga mat surface particles uniform, full bubbles, soft feel, and non-toxic, tasteless, non-slip, rebound ability, with strong tear resistance ability, is an ideal choice for yoga practitioners. In addition, yoga mat can also effectively block the ground cold, strong grip, with outstanding resilience, flatness, anti-slip, and human skin affinity. But also can carry on some other fitness exercise above, suitable for children to play matting, outdoor camping mat use.
The most widely used are TPE and PVC yoga MATS. These two advantages are in line with national environmental standards, can be recycled, will not cause pollution to the environment, TPE is the most environmentally friendly to the human body, and no smell.
The main components of TPE foam mat are TPE and EVA and artificial rubber, the production cost is relatively high, the production technology is higher, the industry entry threshold is high. Product quality is good, elastic foot, soft and high anti - slip effect. No plastic, easy to decompose, is the current relatively promising products, by the environmental protection of the favorite. TPE MATS can currently be up to 10 mm thick.
PVC foam mat is more extensive, the price is cheaper, the color is diverse, the production cost is low, the process is simple, easy to make according to the requirements of customers to do the mark, loved by the public. The disadvantage is that plastic products are not easy to decompose naturally and pollute the earth.
EVA MATS are also environmentally friendly, ranging from cheap to high-end. Cheap EVA is too soft and has too much flavor. The top quality is good, but the thickness can only be 4mm. The Middle East market prefers EVA MATS.
Latex MATS, usually with a layer of hay on the surface, cost between PVC MATS and TPE MATS. It's a product for the planet. The American market likes more.
NBR MATS are too heavy and not cheap. It is durable, slippery, tasteless and usually black.
The most important point of choosing a yoga mat is to be soft, stick to the ground, grab the ground stronger when tiling, can't slide when sweating, it is best to carry. The second is to have a better waterproof, skid performance.
Yoga mat thickness is mainly 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm. 6 mm is the standard thickness. More suitable for beginners, TPE mat can do 10 mm, very soft.
