The Benefits of choosing sustainable TPE for your Yoga Mat Material
When your customer is looking for a durable yoga mat, it's important to include sustainable materials. TPE, or thermoplastic elastomer, is an increasingly popular material being used in the production of yoga mats for its sustainability, safety, flexibility, and ease of manufacturing. It’s a great choice for yoga mats because it is environmentally friendly and sustainable. TPE can be made from recycled materials, so you can feel good about using it! TPE also has many other benefits, including durability and resistance to wear and tear. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of TPE yoga mats and why they are the best choice for your practice!
The shift from PVC to TPE in yoga:
In recent years, TPE has made its debut in yoga mats to replace PVC. PVC was the go-to material for its lightweight nature, low costs and padding/cushioning; but is being replaced because of harmful additives. The transition from PVC to TPE continues to reduce negative environmental impact. There are now TPEs available developed with recycled and renewable sources, making TPEs an excellent option for those looking for more sustainable alternatives to traditional rubber or PVC yoga mats. And because TPE is free of BPA, phthalates, and common allergens, it a safe material choice not only for skin contact but for the environment, as well.
TPE used for yoga mats
Getting the right feel for your elastomer is critical, so choosing hardness, or the materials resistance to indentation, is key. TPE yoga mats can be made soft and still supportive. Your customers will want their yoga mat to have cushioned give, yet with a grippy nature. TPE is inherently flexible, and can provide superior grip, even when wet. This is ideal for Hot yoga. Feel free to check out our Haptics, Hand and Hardness article to see flexibility of hardness when choosing TPE.
The sustainable yoga mat
Ultimately, TPE provides an excellent combination of features that make it one of the best material choices when selecting a yoga mat material. Its superior grip, lightweight yet durable construction, and eco-friendly nature make it an ideal option for those seeking quality. when considering material choices for yoga mats, TPE provides numerous property advantages over other materials. Make your TPE yoga mat the go-to choice of material for yogis everywhere.
