Manduka's mat made of natural rubber tree, eKO, is designed for environmentally friendly yogis. Made from rubber obtained from non-Amazonian trees, eKO is completely recyclable and environmentally friendly. It is compatible with your health and the environment. Its dense structure protects your joints, and its natural structure protects the environment.
Features of eKO Mat
Manduka's prominent cushioning feature is also available in the 5 mm thick eKO mat. While practicing on the mat, you will feel the comfort of its soft texture.
Thanks to the slightly sticky structure of the upper surface of the mat, you do not slip during movement transitions and maintain your balance. However, since the closed-cell structure of the mat does not absorb liquid, it may become slippery in case of intense sweating. In this case, it is recommended to use your mat with a yoga mat towel. If you are an individual who sweats a lot, the yoga mat towel will prevent you from having slipping problems. The towel absorbs the liquid and prevents it from passing to the surface of the mat, ensuring that your performance continues without interruption.
eKO mat was developed by yoga teachers as a result of 4 years of work.
The product components are 99% latex-free.
eKO mat is stronger and more durable than all other mats made of natural rubber on the market.
Having a natural structure causes the mat to have a more delicate structure than synthetic products. For this reason, for Ashtanga or intense Vinyasa sessions, you can choose a mat from the more durable PRO series instead of the eKO series.
Since the material of the mat is natural rubber, it requires more frequent and detailed maintenance. To ensure a longer life of your eKO, clean it regularly after each use. To do this, use Manduka's special rubber cleaning solutions and fold and store the mat properly after it dries.
The surface of the mat may tend to dry out in hot climates. This will cause the product to lose its flexibility and wear out quickly. Therefore, preserve your eKO mat better in hot climates and never expose the mat to direct sunlight.
Sustainability
No toxic chemicals, harmful dyes or flexibility enhancers are used in the production process of the basic model of the eKO series. The eKO mat is made from rubber sustainably harvested from trees growing outside the Amazon forest. Since it is natural, it will wear out over time and its useful life will end. When this happens, it will maintain its environmentally friendly feature. Although the mat can be recycled or become waste, it is biodegradable.