PVC yoga mats are one of the most common types of yoga mats on the market today. They are popular mainly because PVC is cheap and can be easily dyed, making for colorful and beautiful yoga mats.
Many mainstream yoga mats are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which is basically vinyl. It is 57% chlorine and 43% carbon, making it very durable, soft, and easy to clean.
Advantages of PVC Yoga Mats
Inexpensive. One of the best features of polyethylene (PVC) yoga mats is that it is one of the cheapest materials to make yoga mats, so PVC yoga mats are generally affordable.
Aesthetics. PVC yoga mats are also easy to mold, allowing 3D designs to be incorporated directly into the surface of the mat, creating visually stunning yoga mats. PVC is also easy to dye into different colors, which again makes it a sometimes eye-catching work of art.
Grip. Generally speaking, PVC yoga mats have a good grip because their surface is a bit sticky, which prevents slipping.
Comfort. This material is very rubber-like and cushions joints and knees.
Durability. PVC yoga mats are very durable and can be used by even the most active yoga practitioners for years or even decades.
Hygiene. PVC yoga mats are very resistant to bacterial growth, which means that you don't need to wash your yoga mat often. Moreover, even when you really need to wash your yoga mat, you won't have to go through much trouble. PVC yoga mats are very easy to clean.
