All natural rubber yoga mats have a scent that can be especially strong when the mat is new. The smell is not a result of off-gassing chemicals, as no toxic chemicals have gone into the manufacturing process. Your eKO® mat's natural rubber smell will
With regular use over time, the eKO® mat will display patches where the rubber is wearing out. These patches can usually be found on the top and the bottom of the mat, where the hands and feet are placed continually during a yoga session, slowly wear
Natural rubber experiences a process known as oxidation when the mat is exposed to oxygen and light. Manduka does not recommend leaving your mat in direct sunlight over an extended period of time. Discoloration or white spots can occur as a result of
The eKO® mat will slowly start to breakdown and show signs of usage over time. Common and normal wear and tear can look like small pieces of rubber coming off the mat, or a change in texture in the areas where the hands and feet are regularly placed
When the eKO® mat is starting to become less grippy, it is due to the rubber drying out. How fast the mat wears out depends on practice and environment. Since the rubber used for the eKO® mat is all natural and eco-friendly, it will break down and ox