A Better Yoga Mat Is Here

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Designed by Nature

We set out to create the world’s most sustainable yoga mat, using only natural materials

Our Favorite Super-Sustainable Materials

Cork

  • Cork bark is harvested without harming trees

  • Processed into fabric similar to high-quality leather

  • Durable & water resistant

  • Anti-fungal & anti-microbial

Hemp

  • Requires 70% less water than cotton

  • Grows without pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers

  • Repairs soil & grows quickly

  • Anti-fungal &anti-microbial

Bamboo

  • Requires significantly less water than other crops

  • Grows quickly

  • Highly absorbent fibers

  • Very fine, soft fibers

Wool

  • Shearing does not harm sheep

  • Durable fibers

  • Wick away moisture

  • Wiry fibers provide good cushioning

Products

Our first product is the patent-pending Solajai Yoga Mat. Our mat is >99% natural and biodegradable.

In addition, we packed it with tons of premium features:

  • Multiple cushion levels available

  • Great grip, even for heated yoga (no towel required)

  • Odor-free and hygienic

  • Lightweight and easy to carry

  • Beautiful natural style

  • Luxurious hand feel

Why Our Mats Are Better

Plastic-Free

Unlike most yoga mats, our mats contain no plastics, meaning they are not made from fossil fuels, they are not injection molded, they will not turn into microplastics, they are not toxic, they will never need to be returned or recycled, and do not need to be treated with additional chemicals to biodegrade.

Unrelenting Grip

Our design uses the grippiest cork surface and allows your fingers to sink in ever-so-slightly, further enhancing grip. Forget breaking in your plastic mat and leave your yoga towel at home. Tons of sweat is no problem. Our mats have been tested by experienced yogis around the world to ensure they can perform.

No Forced Labor & No Deforestation

Many mats are made out of natural rubber. Unfortunately a reliable (in our assessment) rubber certification system does not exist. Given the known existence of forced labor (and deforestation) in the rubber industry, we do not use any rubber in our products.

Odorless

We come in VERY close contact with our mats, with just about every part of our bodies. We thought odor was just a consequence we had to accept of being well-bonded with your mat. But, we stumbled upon a happy coincidence that makes our mats nearly odorless. Cork and hemp both are anti-fungal and anti-microbial. We have been doing hot yoga on our mats for over a year and there is still no noticeable odor.

Vetted Factories

We designed and created our own products. We are NOT just re-branding an off-the-shelf yoga mat that is widely available through platforms like Alibaba. To accomplish this, we visit our factories and our founding team has spent 200+ hours working alongside our manufacturing partners in their factories, experiencing the same working conditions as the workers who make our mats.

Our Cork > Their Cork

We were disappointed with many of the other cork surface mats we tried. But, don’t confuse low-quality laminated cork-surface mats with Solajai’s high-quality quilted cork mats. We have tested dozens of cork surfaces to zero in on the highest quality cork that maximizes grip, style, and durability.

Regenerative Crops

Each of the materials we use, down to the thread, is carefully chosen to ensure it minimizes the use of water, pesticides and herbicides, fertilizers, heavy equipment, and of land that would otherwise be undisturbed. We avoid water-intensive cotton (even if it’s organic).

Lightweight

Our design uses multiple layers of material in the right combination to maximize what every material does best. The result is a mat that is durable, well-cushioned, and grippy, while still being rollable and lightweight. In fact, our mats are about 40% lighter than similarly-cushioned rubber, PVC, or TPE mats.