element GROW 4 mm - ecological Yoga mat

Ideal for Ashtanga and Power Yoga

The natural rubber (latex) that makes up this non-slip yoga mat provides optimal grip even under conditions of high perspiration. It ensures maximum stability for the duration of your practice regardless of its intensity.

The entire Element line is 100% natural rubber certified OEKO - TEX® Standard 100 class 1. Free of heavy metals, chemicals, and PVC.

Unlike other natural rubber yoga mats, which tend to give off a very strong smell of artificial substances, our Element yoga mats have a whiff of inflatable balloons. This is proof that no chemicals were used during the production process.

Not suitable for people allergic to latex.

To preserve the qualities of natural rubber, the mat has not undergone any chemical treatment. You can practise on a fantastic yoga mat that makes no compromises!

Given its naturalness, we suggest you use some small but important precautions to keep it intact over time:

• before practising, wash your hands and feet well to remove residues of oils and creams that may stain the mat

• remove rings, bracelets and chains before practising, then wash your hands thoroughly. Latex is sensitive to metals and you may cause indelible stains

• for the same reason, after washing your hands, do not touch coins, keys, statuettes or Tibetan bells

• avoid the use of sanitising gels, as some of these contain substances that stain the mat. If you use them, wash your hands well with soap and water before practising in order to remove any residue.

• do not expose the mat to direct sunlight or heat sources, as they degrade the natural rubber and make it slippery

• given its thickness, we recommend not using it on uneven surfaces, as you will feel the differences in the terrain and may increase the risk of it being damaged

When you are not using the mat, store it rolled up in a dry place, out of sunlight and away from heat sources (such as radiators or the boot of a car exposed to the sun).

If you can, place it inside a natural, breathable fabric bag to protect it from dust as well.

In addition:

• Moisturise it from time to time with a wet, wrung-out cloth to remove any lightening of the natural oxidation process that may form

• Clean it after practising using a microfibre cloth soaked in water and wrung out, and if you wish, add a small amount of ReClean yoga mat cleaner and leave it to dry.

• Never use a dry cloth for cleaning, as it may be too abrasive

• For deep cleaning, wash in cold water with a little mild detergent and rinse thoroughly

• Dry the mat lying down and out of direct sunlight by placing a towel between any surface and the mat

• To prolong the life of the mat, prefer hand-washing to machine-washing: if you must, choose cold washing with very little mild detergent, plenty of rinsing, no spinning and absolutely no tumble-drying During cleaning, lighter areas may appear, which will disappear when the mat is completely dry.