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Why Material Matters - MAVELA

Why Material Matters

At Mavela, we are proud of the materials we use. We want to tell you why. Yoga mats can vary greatly in terms of price and material. There are four major components used to create yoga mats. Let’s talk about them - and why we chose ours.   PVC Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a plastic-based material that is toxic in all steps of production. Because it is a low-cost material, it is, unfortunately, one of the most common yoga mat materials. It produces dioxins in manufacturing and in disposal, a priority pollutant that does not break down easily. Heavy metals...

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