Best Yoga Mat Types: TPE vs. PVC vs. Rubber

Even for the same product, Amazon e-commerce, offline retailers and brand merchants will customize materials of different quality. Different prices, functions, and features of the same product will attract consumers of different levels. Make customized products according to customer's needs, and attract them to become your loyal customers, so as to expand the market and form a virtuous circle. Next, let's take a look at the functional characteristics of PVC, TPE, and Rubber materials in yoga mat products.

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PVC yoga mat

This type of yoga mat is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin powder and tear-resistant fibers. Both are foamed at high temperatures using open-cell technology. You might ask, what technology is this? Long story short, it helps with sweat and oil absorption from the pad. This makes the pads good for gripping, but the pads may also attract more bacteria. Also, the open cell technology makes the PVC yoga mat harder to clean. PVC yoga mats are all-rounders of yoga mats; due to the high density of the PVC material and the mat itself. Therefore, you can easily transfer your yoga class to the outdoors, whether it is a heated room or a non-heated room, because PVC is very durable. Plus, more dynamic yoga styles like hot yoga are perfect for practicing on a PVC yoga mat! Due to the elasticity of PVC, you can easily roll or fold the PVC yoga mat. PVC does not receive any awards for being the most environmentally friendly material. why? Therefore, PVC contains phthalates. These are combined with plastic material to increase the flexibility and durability of the plastic material. The problem is that phthalates have been linked to negative environmental impacts during the manufacture of PVC yoga mats. In addition, there are some links to health problems such as phthalates and endocrine disorders, diabetes, obesity and low immunity. While PVC may not be the most environmentally friendly material, it's still not that important to the environment in a way. Since PVC yoga mats are very durable, there is no need to discard and replace them.

intended for: 

Brands give away for advertising promotion，general use

characteristic: 

1. Most yoga mats on the market are made of PVC foam;

2. Comfortable material, low price, various colors, simple process and high cost performance;

3. Good softness, resilience and wear resistance;

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TPE Yoga Mat

A thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), also known elsewhere as thermoplastic rubber, is a copolymer or blend of polymers. Typically, the polymers that are mixed to make TPE materials are plastic and rubber. In any case, the problem with TPE is that it consists of a material with thermoplastic and elastomeric qualities. Therefore, TPE yoga mats are made of thermoplastic elastomers and other materials. Fusion with other materials is accomplished by closed-cell foaming at high temperatures. After this process, TPE yoga mats are easier to clean and resistant to various microorganisms. Our high-density TPE material gives you comfortable spine, hip, knee and elbow cushioning on hard floors. This biodegradable and recyclable thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) yoga mat is made from synthetic rubber; free of latex, PVC, mercury and lead. TPE yoga mats are a relatively new addition to the yoga mat market. Currently, it is most popular among high-spending people in the US, Europe and China. Its market potential is huge due to the high performance and high environmental friendliness it offers.

intended for: 

For beginners , yoga can provide good physical protection for beginners due to its material properties and thickness.

characteristic: 

1. More reliable environment-friendly materials;

2. Soft, comfortable, with strong grip, the whole yoga mat can stick to the ground, and it is not easy to slide when doing yoga;

3. Light weight, easy to care, easy to clean, easy to carry and store;

4. It can absorb sweat and prevent skidding. The front and back can be designed with beautiful anti-skid texture, and the anti-skid effect is better;

5. Better elasticity and strong resilience. The thickness is 3-8mm;

6. Wear resistance and durability;

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Rubber Yoga Mat 

Rubber yoga mats are probably the greenest on the market. They are sustainably produced from natural rubber extracted from renewable rubber trees. Also, the rubber yoga mat does not contain additional materials such as EVA or synthetic rubber types. Yoga mats are made of high-quality natural rubber and are designed to help you with any workout. The non-slip PU coating on the surface provides high-performance support for all your movements. In addition, the closed-cell foam prevents the penetration of moisture, thereby preventing the build-up of germs and bacteria. The unlimited benefits of this yoga mat make it a must-have for anyone looking to improve their practice. The price you pay for a rubber yoga mat is much higher than for a TPE and PVC yoga mat. So it's up to you whether you want natural, eco-friendly features and higher quality at the expense of portability; or something less eco-friendly but more compact.

intended for

It is suitable for high-class yogis. This type of yogis is suitable for ultra-thin yoga mats to experience the effect of physical and mental integration. The conventional 4-5mm is relatively comfortable for self-cultivation, mind cultivation and spiritual cultivation.

characteristic

1. Environmentally friendly materials are more comfortable;

2. Comfortable, stable and extremely strong grip, the whole yoga mat can stick to the ground, and it is not easy to slide when doing yoga;

3. Anti slip, even if you are sweating, the anti slip effect is still good when doing yoga exercises. It can be compounded with a variety of materials and has more functions in use;

4. High toughness, high wear resistance, high tear resistance, durable, shock absorption and cushioning;

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