Look For Manduka eKO 71-Inch 5mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat in-USA

Manduka eKO 71-Inch 5mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat

Made from non-Amazon harvested, natural tree rubber
Most durable, eco-friendly mat on the market; designed to provide the ultimate combination of cushion and grip
Developed over 3 years by yoga teachers
No PVC or toxic plasticizers
71 inches long, 26 inches wide, 5mm thick; scent free (after initial break-in period)

The Manduka eKO mat is a great choice for those who want a high-performance, durable yoga mat and are passionate about protecting our planet. The top surface is an innovative, proprietary closed-cell natural rubber while the sea-grass texture finish and superior cushioning are kind to your body and the environment. This natural rubber mat uses a toxic-free softening process and is free of foaming agents and plasticizers. The eKO represents a bright future for yoga mats – it leaves behind no footprint in landfills, but will definitely make a lasting impression in the studio.

Natural and Biodegradable

Made from biodegradable, non-Amazon harvested tree rubber
Only non-toxic foaming agents and non-AZO dyes used in manufacturing

Tri-Layer Technology for Grip, Durability, and Traction

Sea Grass surface texture is naturally grippy and durable–the closed-cell surface keeps perspiration from sticking to mat and breeding bacteria
Thicker, open-cell bottom layer provides lightweight cushion; can be reversed to function as the top surface for additional traction
Center layer is made from biodegradable cotton and recycled silk blend that eliminates need for toxic glues

eKO Mat Features:

Made from non-Amazon harvested, natural tree rubber
Most durable, eco-friendly mat on the market
Developed over 3 years by yoga teachers
Designed to provide the ultimate combination of cushion and grip
No PVC or toxic plasticizers
Weight: 7 pounds
Dimensions: 71 by 26 by 3/16 inches (L x W x D)

To Clean:
We recommend using Manduka Mat Restore or a diluted organic cider vinegar wash (50/50) and a damp cloth or sponge. It is recommended that you do not put the eKOmat in the washing machine as it will encourage the material to break down (biodegrade). To Store: Do not leave the mat exposed to excessive amounts of sunlight. If wet, allow the mat to dry before rolling up.

Manduka’s Green Mission
Manduka PRO series yoga mats, designed to last a lifetime (or two), curb the amount of PVC mats that enter landfills every year and reduces overall mat consumption. Also, during the manufacturing of most PVC products, toxic emissions may be released into the air. However, PRO series mats are manufactured through a process that ensures no toxic emissions are released into the atmosphere. The eKO Mat is certified safe for human contact by OEKO-TEX, an environmental certification agency in Europe for the textile industry.

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#1 written by T. Collins 8 months ago

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

Pretty darn good, March 17, 2008

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T. Collins (Orlando, FL) –

I got this mat for Christmas and use it at LEAST 2 times per week. I just began teaching Yoga and decided it was time to give up my other Eco-friendly mat made by Gaiam- which is TERRIBLE, by the way. This mat is great for the serious Yoga student. It is super durable and doesn’t flake off even with vigorous practice. I practice and teach Asthanga and Vinyasa and my mat still looks like i just got it. The mat doesn’t have that icky slippery film over it like most other mats, and you don’t have to break it in. Another positive aspect of this mat is that when rolled out, the mat lays totally flat, and the edges never curl under. The mat NEVER slips on the floor. If you drip sweat onto the mat, it does get a little slippery, but i just wipe it with my towel.
The only downside to this mat is that its VERY heavy and smells strange, like cookies- its odd, I know, I cant describe exactly what the smell is, but it goes away in a few weeks.

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#2 written by Zen Lightening 8 months ago

63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

Not great, February 22, 2009

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Zen Lightening (Laguna Beach, Ca) –

This review is from: Manduka eKO 71-Inch 5mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat (Sports)

As a background, I have been doing yoga for more than 15 years and have used many different mats, both personal and studio mats. I am spoiled by the Manduka Black Mat, which for me is the best there is. I do different styles of yoga, Iyengar and Vinyasa mostly. I bought the Eko mat hoping it would be a good light weight alternative to hauling the Black Mat to class. Unfortunately, it is nearly useless. Yes, there is the smell, which I know goes away, I have another rubber mat (Jade) which had that smell but no longer does,. The Jade is also far superior to the Eko for practice, btw. My main complaint is although the Eko mat is touted to be sticky, it only feels sticky and in actual use I find my hands creeping forward in down dog (I am at least an upper intermediate yoga student and do not have this problem with any other mat.)I find this mat to cause a sweat to form under my feet, which makes them slip. I have washed the mat to the manufacturer’s specifications, let it dry indoors – but if has gotten worse, not better. I am disappointed and will have to find another alternative. Manduka makes a great mat, but I really don’t like the Eko – other than the obvious green factor. The mat also has a hardness to it that is unlike anything I have ever used, and it does not feel welcoming.

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#3 written by Harbinger 8 months ago

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

Awesome mat!, December 4, 2007

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Harbinger (Walpole, NH) –

This review is from: Manduka eKO 71-Inch 5mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat (Sports)

I just got my mat in the mail yesterday, and from the moment I put it on the floor it was love at first sight. What a wonderful mat! I’ve never owned a Manduka before, but I have owned two other mats (the standard Harmony mat by Jade and another eco mat, the Earth Elements by Hugger Mugger). I was dismayed when my Earth Elements started getting abrasions all over the place after using it for less than a year (daily). So I sadly looked at other options, not thinking I’d find anything better (Prana and Gaiam make almost identical mats to the Earth Elements). Then I read about the Manduka eKO and decided to try it. Boy am I glad I did! What a great mat. It was sticky even right out of the packaging, lays super flat, and I feel incredibly grounded despite it’s very generous 5mm thickness. Also, it’s a bit wider and longer than regular mats, which is very nice. I’ve used it twice already, and I am never going to use another mat! Plus, it’s 100% totally environmentally friendly, unlike the Earth Elements (made out of TPE). I’d much rather spend $65 dollars once and have the mat forever than have to buy a new mat every year because my mats keep breaking down! I highly recommend this mat.

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