about the 5 stars for comfort and thickness: considering you’re buying a mat for travel that is 2mm thick, the comfort is what you’d expect. comfort in this category is about stickiness and LACK of thickness for travel and being the size and thickness of a laptop inside a protective case.
anyway, this is not a mat for hot yoga of any kind as it would need a towel to not be slippery with a lot of sweat. that said, vinyasa flow outside a heated room is totally doable. and just add a towel if you like hot yoga on the go.
i bought this for personal practice at work and traveling and doing yoga. i washed it with a mix of 50/50 white vinegar and water with a soft bristle brush and it has been great since. it is plenty sticky for poses like that. again, no major sweat or yoga outside in the rain. using for a relatively intense workout at a pace that keeps you from becoming dripping with sweat it works awesome!
i use between clients or at lunch at work. i will wear a tank top and looser yoga pants and cover it all w a suit jacket and no one can tell i am ready for yoga underneath. then, at lunch or between clients, i can drop the mat in my office and get a solid workout just removing my jacket or even the shirt i might wear, too. i cool down then add my office clothing back on the top half of my body.
for me, having a mat that allows that without a big tube sticking out of my bag all bulky is fantastic. the “sacrifices” i deal with to have this fit into a work bag or suitcase are WELL worth it to me.
i can also use it in hot yoga/vinyasa flow just by bringing a towel.
i am totally happy with my purchase and think this is a totally usable travel mat that is easily carried. it also folds in on itself so the bottom touching the floor esp in an office or hotel room is not being introduced to the top when you can’t clean it before putting it away. nice! the bottom folds to itself! again, less concern with dirt or whatever else also being exposed in your bag.
for the low price point and convenience i would easily purchase again. if you are used to a high end mat and get super drippy sweaty then maybe this isn’t for you unless you bring a towel. however, being for travel and convenience it is fantastic in my opinion. gets lots of use!
| Color | Be Free |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gaiam |
| Material | PVC |
| Product Care Instructions | Spot clean with our Yoga Mat Wash or damp cloth with cold water and mild detergent. Dry flat. The mat may fade and become brittle and unusable if exposed to the sun for extended periods of time. We recommend storing your mat in a mat bag when not in use. |
| Product Dimensions | 68"L x 24"W x 0.08"Th |
| Manufacturer | Fit For Life |
| UPC | 018713626721 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00018713626721 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.28 x 10 x 1.42 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.78 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 68 x 24 x 0.08 inches |
| Brand Name | Gaiam |
| Model Name | Foldable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 05-62672 |
| Included Components | Yoga Mat |
| Size | 68"L x 24"W x 2mm Thick |
| Sport Type | Yoga |
