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Grounded in nature, rooted in truth. Authenticity is important to me here at Yoganomalous, knowing my products is important to me. Too frequently I see misinformation about synthetic rubber, PU, PVC and TPE yoga mats, and I can only hope that it's just them lacking knowledge of their own products versus a lack of telling the truth. Cork companies too share misinformation, from telling people that cork is an absorbent material, to tree rubber being lightweight. Here's what over a decade of research and experience has taught me.

Synthetic rubber is NOT biodegradable. Many companies use synthetic rubber for its low cost and its durability, which is great and all but again... Not biodegradable and mostly petroleum based plastic.

PU is also NOT biodegradable. It's also a petroleum based plastic product. PU stands for polyurethane, which is kinda like a hybrid of synthetic rubber and plastic.

PVC and TPE are also NOT biodegradable, petroleum based plastics.

Companies will back their mats with rubber and then use a plastic surface and sell it to you as biodegradable. Or vice versa, using a natural surface and a plastic base and again, sell it to you as natural and biodegradable. All only half truths.

The truth for Yoganomalous? My mats are heavy, because they are actually 100% biodegradable. Made from plants such as the hevea brasiliensis trees, the Para Rubber tree, and the quercus suber, cork oak tree. I also work with suppliers who have various certifications to prove that they provide natural cork and rubber, and all of this is very intentional.

Wanna learn more about Yoganomalous and how my mats are made? Checkout the FAQ on the website, link in bio~