Netizens teach you how to buy a yoga mat

With the popularity of yoga, yoga products have also become a big hit on the market. However, how can I find a yoga mat that suits you and is comfortable? Take a look at netizens 'experiences in selecting yoga mats.

The advantages of TPE mats are light in weight, easy to carry, easy to clean, excellent anti-slip properties in dry and wet conditions, and if the TPE material of the mat is of high purity, there is no smell. Most PVC foamed mats still have some flavor due to process and cost reasons, and there is no way to remove this. Even if some products have no taste, it does not mean that their ingredients have changed or that some harmful substances do not exist, unless they have passed various tests according to export product standards.

Of course, it's just my personal opinions on this issue. A friend who works as an OEM told me that some manufacturers add some essence or something else to remove the smell of cushions.

The second question is about the anti-slip property of PVC mats. Due to the problem of the product material itself, the anti-slip property of this product can only be excellent when it is dry. Once it encounters sweating, it will no longer work when it sees water.

Here, I would like to remind you that this is not a brand problem, but is determined by the material of the PVC mat itself. Therefore, a former MM told me that she accidentally spilled some water on the mat and slipped. She almost asked me to compensate her for the loss of the fall. Of course it was a joke.

The third question is about the resilience of the mat. Of course, this problem is not that PVC mats cannot be achieved. In the early days of Cesbo, Ivana's PVC mats were very resilient, but the resilience of domestic low-end (I mean products with prices between 30 and 70) mats is not very optimistic. Of course, some people say that this is what you get for the penny, maybe.

Many people have experienced it in yoga studios. If you step on a mat, you can make a big foot mark, but it will not recover for a long time. If you kneel down or do some joint touching movements, it will feel terrible. Therefore, some friends repeatedly emphasized when purchasing which cushion is too thin and should be thicker. In fact, this is a misunderstanding.

Fourth question, is the 6MM cushion really thin? In fact, during our use, cushions with good resilience, such as TPE cushions 4MM, 5MM, and 6MM, are enough. Because it is moderate in softness and can rebound quickly, there is no feeling of cracking. So if you feel the 6MM PVC mat is thin, look at its resilience. If you really chose an 8MM cushion with poor resilience, how would you feel?

After using an 8MM mat with poor resilience, you will feel like you are stepping on a ball of cotton under your feet. Especially for friends who have started practicing, the sense of balance is not strong. If you use such a mat again, you will feel more self-abased and always think you are too stupid. In fact, the cushion is too thick, too soft, too resilient, and not enough hardness to support the balance of the body.

The fifth question is the service life of the mat. Many friends who practice often complain to me that he has to change the mat almost every three months. Of course, many beginners may be surprised to change the mat every three months! Yes, what we are talking about here is low-end PVC mats, although many manufacturers are trying their best to promote how their mats have anti-tear layers. However, the surface of the mat will still be debris, fluffy, and cracked. Of course, this is also related to the cleaning and care of the mat.

Yoga mats are extremely skin-friendly. Whether we are standing, sitting, lying, or lying, our skin is in direct or indirect contact with them, especially the feet that have the longest contact time. Of course, bacteria will inevitably be produced. The cleaning process is very important. Many people use disinfectant to clean directly. The result is corrosion of the mat and shortening the service life of the mat.

It's not surprising to use a mat for three to two months. Many mats require neutral lotion to be cleaned, but it is unknown whether neutral lotion can completely kill bacteria.

The sixth question, cleaning and drying. The yoga mat must be cleaned after being used for a long time. Friends who are obsessed with cleanliness may use it once and will feel uncomfortable if they don't clean it. During the cleaning process of the PVC foam mat, the foam holes will absorb a large amount of water and cannot be discharged, including cleaning agent. After being washed with water N times, it will still feel slippery when pressed. And it's quite difficult to lift it alone. You cannot dry it in the sun even if you dry it in the sun. You can only dry it in ventilation. Experienced friends may feel the same way. Generally, it may not be possible to use it if it takes two or three days.

The above are some detailed advantages and disadvantages of using PVC foam mats. Now let's talk about TPE mats.

TPE pads are light in weight, good in slip resistance, no harmful substances, truly odorless, degradable and environmentally friendly, easy to clean, long service life, resilience, and high comfort, making them increasingly popular among mid-to-high-end consumers.

Of course, if we do some calculations, TPE mats are not the preserve of mid-to-high-end consumers in our eyes. The current price of a PVC low-end mat in an online store is about 40 to 90, the price of a venue is about 70 to 120, the current online price of a TPE mat is about 180 to 230, and the price of a venue is about 300. A TPE mat lasts at least 2 years. How many PVC mats can be consumed in two years? According to any friend, 8 PVC mats will be consumed. If we take the median price, 50X8 =400?, Everyone can see at a glance which is more cost-effective. Not to mention the advantages of TPE high-end mats. (TPE pads are light in weight, have good anti-slip properties, no harmful substances, truly odorless, degradable and environmentally friendly, easy to clean, long service life, resilience and high comfort)

Of course, TPE pads also have advantages and disadvantages. Many brands wear the brand name of TPE but use inferior materials to produce them. So how should we distinguish? Of course, the most important point is comfort, smell. This is very simple. (Internship Editor: Yan Lili)