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Our latest review blog is from Liforme – a wellness brand that has created the ultimate eco-friendly yoga mat.
Generally, yoga mats aren’t made from the most environmentally friendly materials and although when you buy them you tend to have them for a good while, if you dispose of them, they are almost impossible to bio-degrade and if burnt release a whole host of strange toxins into the environment. This is where Liforme comes in – their mat has been designed in the most sustainable way possible keep reading to find out more and what we thought of this uniquely created mat.
What I thought of the Liforme Yoga Mat
When receiving the Liforme yoga mat I was surprised at how light the bag and mat were. It comes in a handy carry case and when unrolled is long and clearly big enough for a good range of yogis. The mat is soft and even though it’s very thin it was really pleasant to sit on and my knees weren’t in any discomfort.
Interestingly unlike conventional mats the Liforme mat is made from sustainable and specially designed materials, that took five years of strategic development to get just right. The top layer is eco-polyurethane, followed by a further two more layers. The second layer is a patented CleanGrip® which is a non-absorbant layer that is bonded free of toxic glues and magically allows moisture (like sweat) to quickly evaporate from the top surface. The final layer is rubber, which has such good grip there is no risk of your mat moving around when placed on the gym floor.
Another innovative addition to the mat is the markings that provide you with some guidance on yoga positioning. There are several designs available, well over 15, plus they also have travel mats you can take away with you. Equally, they have yoga pads – great to add an additional layer to your mat or use in a smaller space. If you have children that often join you doing yoga Liforme also have a range of kids’ mats. I think this is a great addition – I am actually pretty short and would also have benefited from maybe one of the kids’ mats!
The mats are pricey, but I really think you’re investing more than a mat when you buy from Liforme. The mats stand out in terms of quality against regular plastic-based mats, however, I would be interested to know how they wear down over time. This may have to be an add-on to our review in a few years! I have to say I do love this mat and I can’t wait to take it to my next class of yoga, piyo or pilates and get the full effect of the grip.
Where can you buy your Liforme Mat?
You can get your mat just like the one we have featured in the review here.
How much is the Liforme Mat?
The mats range from £110-£165 per mat (the one Yeah Lifestyle was sent was £140). The kids’ mats are £80 and the pads are £55.
About Liforme
Liforme was founded by James Armitage. He began developing the unique materials for the Liforme yoga mat in 2008 and it took five years to develop the patented materials you’ll find in his super grippy mats.
The brand has focused on sustainability and prides itself in using non-toxic materials so that when the life of your mat is over, it can be safely disposed of and will eventually biodegrade – between 1-5 years in regular landfill sites.
The company is not only mindful of your body and mind through its spiritual connection to yoga but also to the planet. It is a Corp B Certified brand, which means that it has been carefully evaluated and proven to fit and covers these five categories of concern including; Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers.
Review by: Lex Ward
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*We were sent the yoga mat in return for a feature. All opinions are our own.
18 comments
Thanks for the honest review. I love light yoga mats with many designs to choose from.
You are welcome
I keep saying to myself I want to start doing yoga, and have been chatting with a friend about going together. I have got to the stage of looking at yoga mats but not sure about what I am looking for so found this very helpful and prefer to go with recommendations
This mat is also great for piyo and pilates if you are thinking of doing that
I love the color of the mat and that it is eco-friendly! I usually look for matts that are a little thicker than this, but it still looks like it would be comfortable.
it sure it, it looks thin but feels a lot comfy
I need to change my yoga mat for sure, it is very slippery, I don’t like it lol…I will check this one right away. Thank you so much for the honest review.
These ones are anti slip so comfy to use them without sliding
Investing in a good quality yoga mat is so important which I learned early on especially for your knees, neck, and back. Thanks for sharing about this one!
Absolutely, you want to care for your knees
If you’re buying a mat like this you need it to be supporting and good quality, so I’d expect to pay a bit more. I bought a general mat (not specifically for yoga) for working out and spending a bit extra to get a good cushioned one has made working out so much more comfortable x
Agree, especially when you are putting your whole body weight on it, so it needs to be good quality
This mat is so pretty! I love the design. I took a promotional yoga lesson recently and enjoyed it, and would love to pick up yoga sometime. It is nice to know what to look for in a yoga mat.
More designs and colour option on the blog Marysa
Love that it’s lightweight and made from sustainable and specially designed materials. Love the color too ❤️. I do practice yoga at home, so will check it out!
There are more options on their website, worth checking them out
This looks like such an awesome yoga mat! I would love to try it especially since it guides you with placement while doing your yoga positions.
Absolutely, that is such a plus point