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20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 A solid lightweight sticky mat, but not for every day / every place use... Jul 16, 2010
By Jackie
This mat has superb slip resistance, traction, and support is not bad, even though it is a relatively thin mat. It has held up to some very sweaty Ashtanga practices and it is excellent for travel at it is so light.
However, I feel the mat is a little less durable than I would have preferred as it seems like it's breaking down in some places and as some other reviewers have stated, gets little "knicks" in it.
And above all else, the biggest issue I have with this mat is that because of its open cell design and its extreme stickiness, it actually attracts dust, lint, and foreign matter VERY easily. After rolling and unrolling this mat on various surfaces at the many studios I teach and practice at, all kinds of debris has been transferred from the underside to the topside and back again. It's very hard to keep clean and that's a problem. If you move around a lot and practice at a lot of different places that are not ALWAYS perfectly clean, you can expect to find lots of little particles on this mat...
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
A good sticky mat Jun 15, 2009
By A. Jim Gower
"devoted to the mat"
This is my second Jade Yoga Mat, and I'm still generally very happy with the mat! The mat has the best traction of those I've tried, and is nice and dense providing firm support. Since it's made of rubber, there is a slight scent, but even with a strong sense of smell, this has never bothered me. The mat's life span was about two and a half years with moderate use (2-3) yoga practices per week.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 I love this mat!!!!!! Jun 30, 2009
By D. Hollowell
I brought this mat for a yoga teacher training workshop that I atteneded recently, and it worked great. I was a little apprehensive about the price, but after one use I didn't regret buying it at all. I didn't mind the smell, in fact once I started to use it I didn't notice it. And it is less slippery than other mats that I've tried and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a quality mat to use.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
A little smelly, but good! May 25, 2011
By Neatfreak
I recently purchased this mat to take away on trips etc.
Pros:
-It is made of natural rubber containing no PVC.
-It can be washed with cold water and mild soap.
-It is thin (1/8") and rolls up neatly and compactly.
-Though thin, it is not as thin as the messy Gaiam mats, it doesn't bunch up.
-It offers good support as well as closeness to the ground, which is perfect for challenging balance poses.
-The width and length are almost equivalent to a standard mat, which offers lots of practice space.
-The grip seems excellent, much better than my other mats, but I haven't used it much yet. Verdict's open on that one for now.
-Sustainability commitment: for every mat made, a rubber tree is planted- yeh!
Cons:
-The biggest disadvantage in my view, for something that claims to be a travel mat, is it's weight. The rubber makes it heavier than expected! I was surprised to pick it up the first time and realize it's actually heavier than my regular mats. The packaging claims 'it is lighter in weight for yogis on the go', but I find this to be an inaccurate statement.
-The rubber is fairly smelly. I know it's natural, coming from the trees and all, and that the packaging says the smell goes away, but right now my face, hair and body smell like a latex glove. Btw, yes, this product is not suitable for those with latex or rubber allergies.
-The mat should not be exposed to direct sunlight. I'm guessing it might warp/deform.
ADDENDUM:
Ok, used the mat in various outdoors settings, including in hot Mediterranean weather, and can testify that that this mat has super grip: no sweat slips, no bunching up, no tagging hair and clothes. It offers perfect traction and I daresay I have pulled off some of the most intensely satisfying dog poses on this mat (no towels, no socks, no nothing)! It rolled up in my suitcase very tightly, as expected. It's not light, but it's certainly compact.
Approved!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
great mat not sure yet how fragile it will be? Jul 07, 2009
By Corbett Katzen
"turbocorbett"
I love the weight of this mat especially while carrying it to class. Worked great today when used for the first time. I already noticed the mat "Knicking" little rubber chunks out though on my first use so I am curious as to see how long it will last. I will have to use it more to find out. If you are looking for easy to travel with then that is certainly a plus. I also opted for the extra 6'' which worked out very well for me since I am rather tall. I hope it turns out to be my favorite mat...as long as it doesn't fall apart.
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