Yoga Mats Compared: Thickness, Size, Weight and Material
Thickness decides comfort, material decides grip and weight. The thick foam mats (Gaiam's 10 mm, Retrospec's half inch) cushion knees but let you sink in balance poses; studios use 4 to 6 mm. Manduka's PRO and PROlite are PVC and last longest; natural rubber (JadeYoga, Manduka eKO) grips hardest but contains latex and weighs more; a polyurethane top (Liforme, IUGA) stays grippy when you sweat. Wider mats, 26 inches rather than 24, suit tall or broad-shouldered people.
| Product | Price today | Thickness | Size (in) | Weight | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manduka PRO Yoga Mat, 6 mm, Black | $144.00checked 13h ago | 6 mm | 71 x 26 | 7.5 lb | PVC, latex-free |
| Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat, 4.7 mm, Elderberry | $107.52checked 16h ago | 4.7 mm | 71 x 24 | 4.6 lb | PVC, latex-free |
| Manduka eKO 5mm Natural Rubber Yoga Mat | $87.54checked 13h ago | 5 mm | 71 x 26 | 7 lb | Natural tree rubber |
| JadeYoga Harmony Natural Rubber Yoga Mat | $114.95checked 16h ago | 3/16 in (4.8 mm) | 68 x 24 | About 5 lb | Natural rubber, made in USA |
| Liforme Special Yoga Mat with Alignment Lines | $175.00checked 15h ago | 4.2 mm | 72.8 x 26.8 | 5.5 lb | Polyurethane top, rubber base |
| IUGA Pro Non-Slip Yoga Mat | $59.99checked 15h ago | About 5 mm | 72 x 26 | 2.5 lb | Polyurethane top, rubber base |
| Gaiam Premium 6mm Print Yoga Mat | $24.49checked 13h ago | 6 mm | 68 x 24 | Not listed | PVC |
| Gaiam Reversible Print Yoga Mat, 6 mm, Lunar Wave | $22.75checked 13h ago | 6 mm | 68 x 24 | Not listed | PVC, reversible |
| Gaiam Essentials 10mm Thick Yoga Mat, Pink | $24.98checked 15h ago | 10 mm | 72 x 24 | Not listed | NBR foam |
| Retrospec Solana Yoga Mat, 1/2 in, with Strap | $24.99checked 15h ago | 1/2 in (12.7 mm) | 72 x 24 | 2.8 lb | Foam, latex-free |
Prices are Amazon's, read in the last 24 hours; the price at checkout is what you pay. We earn a commission if you buy through a store link, at no extra cost to you. Specs are from the makers' pages where they publish them and from the brands' own listings otherwise; checked against Manduka: eKO 5mm, Liforme: Classic Yoga Mat.