Westcoast Alpine Cork Yoga Mat, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable, Durable
$ 13.99 · 4.6 (749) · In stock
Canadian company dedicated to natural, sustainable, durable cork yoga mats. Key features: High-quality, long-lasting, sustainable, non-toxic, comfortable, great grip, easy to clean & naturally antimicrobial. Shop now for a high-quality cork yoga mat in Vancouver BC, with Canada-wide shipping!
FREE Local Pickup is available in White Rock and Vancouver - select local pickup at the checkout and we will contact you when your mat is ready for pickup.
Westcoast Alpine (4mm or 5mm)
Designed in Vancouver and inspired by the mountains of B.C's west coast, this yoga mat transforms your practice and brings you closer to Mother Earth.
High Quality, Sustainable, Durable
The perfect mat for the environmentally conscious yogi. Sweat it out on this natural cork + rubber yoga mat.
Key features:
High-quality
Sustainable
Non-toxic
Comfortable
Easy to clean & naturally antimicrobial
Good grip (absorbs moisture)
Our mats are extra long - 5 inches longer than a standard mat, and 2 inches wider
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Why Cork?
Unlike synthetic yoga mat materials (like PVC or TPE) cork is a sustainable resource - it is both renewable and biodegradable. The cork oak tree is unique in that its thick bark can be stripped off every decade to extract the cork without damaging the trees, which can live 170 to 250 years on average
Cork provides a naturally good grip that improves as it absorbs moisture
Naturally antimicrobial and easy to keep clean
Non-toxic, no chemicals
Why Cork+Rubber?
Natural rubber pairs well with cork since it helps with durability and density
Cork on its own is too hard and is difficult to roll the yoga mat. Cork+rubber creates the perfect pair, since it creates a good density for activities, both materials are sustainable, it allows the mat to roll up nicely, and is not too heavy (rubber on its own is very heavy).
See the table below to compare the differences in yoga mat materials
Sustainability:
This mat is made with natural cork material that is sustainably sourced and FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council™) certified to support the protection of forest ecosystems and the people, plants, and animals that inhabit them
Weight:
5lbs
Size & Thickness:
Extra Wide:
6FT x 2.17FT (longer and wider than average mats)
4mm thick
Normal Width:
6FT x 2FT (longer than average mats)
5mm thick
Material:
Natural Cork & Natural Rubber (FSC certified)
Features:
Eco-Friendly, Anti-Slip, Antibiosis, mildew proof, bio-degradable
Colour:
Natural cork (top) + natural tree rubber (base)
Design type:
Ink design
Product Comparison:
PVC (Poly-Vinyl Chloride) yoga mat
Lowest cost mat available
Material isn’t eco-friendly.
You cannot recycle the PVC yoga mat.
The mat releases toxic chemicals when being manufactured (that new yoga mat smell is the result of these chemicals)
Chemicals such as volatile oil compounds and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are emitted as a breathable gas from PVC yoga mats. These chemicals can cause headaches, nausea and dizziness, nasal irritation, allergic reactions, neurological problems, liver and kidney damage, cancer, and possibly even fertility problems and miscarriage.
TPE (Thermal Plastic Elastomer) yoga mat
The material is less harmful to the environment than PVC yoga mat materials.
While it contains no PVC or latex, it’s still manufactured using heat and chemical processes
TPE yoga mats with open cells can dry out after some time.
Has a large carbon footprint
Cotton/Jute yoga mat
The production of cotton has a high environmental impact due to the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and the use of huge amounts of water.
Jute is a rain-fed crop with little need for fertilizer or pesticide, in contrast to cotton’s heavy requirements
Cotton and jute are biodegradable and natural resources
The natural fibers can be a bit coarse to the skin
Rubber yoga mat
Natural rubber:
Made from natural materials (comes from rubber trees) - as long as it is sustainably sourced, it is eco-friendly
Balanced density - it isn’t too hard, yet not too soft.
If you are sensitive to latex, there is a risk of an allergic reaction.
It is very heavy
Synthetic rubber:
Synthetic rubber (NBR) has high performance and durability but leaves a prominent carbon footprint (it does not come from rubber trees, synthetic rubbers are polymers synthesized from petroleum byproducts)
Cork + Rubber yoga mat
Cork is a sustainable resource - it is both renewable and biodegradable. The cork oak tree is unique in that its thick bark can be stripped off every decade to extract the cork without damaging the trees, which can live 170 to 250 years on average
Cork provides a naturally good grip that improves as it absorbs moisture
Naturally antimicrobial and easy to keep clean
Natural rubber pairs well with cork since it helps with durability and density
Non-toxic, no chemicals
Shipping
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Watch video: How to properly clean and store a cork yoga mat
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Normal wear & tear for cork yoga mats
Sustainability of cork mats
Tips for cleaning your mat
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