Lululemon Moisture Absorbing Antimicrobial Yoga Mat
Last updated: September 7, 2022
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Product Details
In our analysis of 166 expert reviews, the Lululemon Moisture Absorbing Antimicrobial Yoga Mat placed 11th when we looked at the top 22 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.Our Expert Consultant
Stephanie Mansour
Certified Personal Trainer, Health and Wellness Expert
Certified Personal Trainer, Health and Wellness Expert
Stephanie Mansour, host of “Step It Up with Steph” on public broadcasting, has been coaching women for over a decade on how to lose weight and make it last. She has a Bachelor of Arts in communications with an emphasis on women’s studies and psychology from the University of Michigan. She holds certifications in life coaching, personal training, yoga and Pilates.
Expert Reviews
What reviewers liked
Lululemon The Reversible Mat 5mm aced our test for its impressive versatility. The mat has two sides—a “sticky” side and “grippy” side. Sticky means it actually sticks; grippy refers to traction, created by a texture.
I can firmly plant my hands and feet on the mat without slipping while switching poses or trying to hold a plank. It’s easy to wipe down after a workout, too
- Reviewed
It's impressively sticky, both when dry and wet, easy to wipe clean, and comfortable and stable to practice on.
An added antimicrobial; which helps reduce bacterial and fungal growth reducing health hazards and smells.
This mat is reversible. On one side, you’ve got a smooth, matte polyurethane layer that feels sticky, and on the other side, a natural rubber that’s more textured to provide traction.
- BuzzFeed
The Lululemon reversible mat is nice in that it can accommodate two types of yoga. One side is smooth and slick, and increases its grip as you get sweaty. The other side has excellent grip without moisture, but tends to get a little slippery as you sweat
Great wet and dry traction, stable and comfortable
This green side is also grippy but is made from a polyurethane coating that gives the firmness I was looking for. Doing single-leg deadlifts or other balancing moves is no problem on this surface.
It’s super durable. With a lulu mat you don’t have to worry about rips, holes, or little bits of yoga mat peeling off.
This mat has a very smooth texture and the grip/anti-slip is fabulous. The mat is a little ‘plasticky' so it does feel a little a little like lying on lino :)
The Mat is made form natural rubber and provides excellent cushion for your joints. It has a polyurethane coating that absorbs in a way that reminds me of duck skin (sucks the moisture right up).
What reviewers didn't like
The Lululemon mats aren’t light to carry around, an issue if you’re walking or biking to class. The regular size weighs just under 5¼ pounds, and the Big mat is over 7 pounds. A strap (which Lululemon sells separately for $18) makes it less of a juggling act to get to and from class.
The biggest downside is the steep price point.
- Reviewed
Unfortunately, it is also heavy and bulky and has a strong odor that is not quick to dissipate.
While the Lululemon mat is cleanable some people have complained that it still smells bad or has a chemical smell that leaves them with a headache. This can be very unpleasant and distract while trying to relax and do your yoga poses.
One downside is that some of the lighter colorways may tend to look a little beat-up after a few uses. The polyurethane layer is supposed to wick away and absorb moisture, which is good in practice, but not ideal for upkeep.
- BuzzFeed
There are two points of consideration with this mat: the first being the strong rubber smell, and the second is that this mat contains latex. If you are in any way sensitive to latex, this may not be the mat for you.
Heavy, strong odor, easily scratched
The biggest downside of The Mat is how quickly it gets dirty. The coloured side has no bumps or ridges so any dirt or dust collects right on top. For some reason it is also hard to get clean. Even scrubbing it doesn’t seem to remove many of the dirt marks that accumulate after a few uses.
It can get scratched up rather easily, but I think the marks add charm and show what a strong bad ass yogi you are.
Eco-friendliness - Not ranking high in this area. The chemical smell from this mat is not encouraging. Their eco policies are unclear so would love to be enlightened?
The initial smell of the mat will shock you! It has a very pungent rubbery smell that may take several weeks to fade completely. Lululemon recommends washing it with baking soda and water to speed up the process.
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