Vinyl (PVC) Yoga Mat
Low burden — Vinyl (PVC) Yoga Mat is a relatively low-burden choice.
Soft PVC exercise and yoga mats.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 63 places vinyl (pvc) yoga mat in the Low band. Flexible PVC mats can contain phthalate plasticisers and give off that 'new plastic' smell. TPE, cork or rubber mats skip the PVC chemistry.
Frequently asked questions
Is vinyl (pvc) yoga mat a toxic exposure?
Vinyl (PVC) Yoga Mat has a Detox Score of 63 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Flexible PVC mats can contain phthalate plasticisers and give off that 'new plastic' smell. TPE, cork or rubber mats skip the PVC chemistry.
What is a safer alternative to vinyl (pvc) yoga mat?
A lower-exposure swap for vinyl (pvc) yoga mat is: A TPE, cork or natural-rubber mat. Flexible PVC mats can contain phthalate plasticisers and give off that 'new plastic' smell. TPE, cork or rubber mats skip the PVC chemistry.