Wild Hemp Yoga Mat. 100% Handmade, Eco Friendly, Natural and Biodegradable. Naturally Rubber & Latex Free

The next generation of environmentally and socially conscience yoga mats: Made from Natural materials Handmade in Nepal Biodegradable Chemical free (including during production) Fast, Tracked Shipping Worldwide Our Wild Hemp Yoga Mats are made to the highest quality using the strongest and most beautiful natural materials. We combine wild hemp-cotton canvas with pure wild nettle fabric (for the trim) to create these beautiful eco-friendly mats. Hemp canvas is incredibly hard wearing. For these mats, we've used a hemp-cotton mix to create a soft-to-the-touch, grippy surface designed especially for yoga and Pilates practice. The parallel grid stitching is specifically intended to assist in finding correct alignment during yoga or Pilates. These mats offer a great alternative to rubber-based yoga mats which can often feel sweaty or have an unpleasant smell (even top-end "eco" mats) - especially when you get up close to it during your practice. With latex/rubber mats, your hands and feet stick fast which can lead to poor asana development as you just "sink" into position, relying hugely on the mats stickiness. With our yoga mat, your practice benefits from proper asana development; with the balance of grip and softness, which encourages you to "pull in" your hands and feet *just* a bit. This makes the correct muscles work for each asana, which can feel unfamiliar initially, but is hugely beneficial in the longer term. These mats are similar to those used by yogis in the old days of yoga and their authenticity shines through, both in their appearance and functionality. Because the canvas is not latex/rubber based, sweaty hands and feet grip the mat just as well as dry ones do. We use a 100% natural, semi-firm padding, which is the result of extensive research and testing. Using different materials and thicknesses we believe we have found the perfect balance between comfort and firmness. We use no bleach or other chemical treatments or dyes in our production process. The fibres are hand-harvested, washed in pure Himalayan water and hand-spun, weaved and stitched. All this means that they look and feel amazing. They even smell good too! MATERIALS: Wild Hemp/Organic Cotton (55:45%), All-Natural Padding and Wild Nettle fabric. WEIGHT: 1.8 kg (approx.) MEASUREMENTS: 71" X 26" / 180cm x 66cm (approx.) 7-8mm thick NATURAL DYES Because we use only natural dyes and dyes our fabrics by hand in small batches, the colour achieved can vary from item to item. Therefore PHOTOGRAPHS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY. For example, sometimes the shade is darker or lighter than usual. This is all because of the strength of the materials used as well as the water temperature and other factors which help give each item its own unique character. If you are unsure of the colour or have a specific shade in mind, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss with you to help make sure you get the yoga mat you want. CUSTOM ORDERS We accept custom orders for our Wild Hemp Yoga mats (as well as our other products). Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your requirements - we can make larger, smaller mats or create a custom coloured mat too! CARE INSTRUCTIONS We recommend hand washing in cold water for best results and longevity of the colour (if you choose a dyed mat) and the mat. Use diluted mild liquid soap. Drip dry/line dry out of direct sunlight. While machine washing can be done (although appliances vary), it will shorten the life of the mat so we do not recommend it. Cold wash with mild detergent, no spin. SUPPORTING RURAL LIVELIHOODS IN NEPAL We work with a small group of Nepali handcrafters and local communities harvesting wild fibres to bring you these yoga accessories. We support rural livelihoods and cottage industries in Nepal by buying raw materials from them (thread/fabrics for example) to help continue traditional skills and indigenous knowledge. By buying this item you are helping to support rural farmers in Nepal. We do not mass-produce any of our range, but operate a batch process system. This means that all our items are made with that bit more care and love - and you can see that in the finished item! For more info on who Khali Khutta are and what we do: www.khalikhutta.com @khalikhutta (Instagram & Twitter) www.facebook.com/khalikhutta