[standard] earth is home, natural cork yoga mat

here are a few more reasons cork should knock your socks off, literally:

• sweat more for extra grip
  
  cork provides a superior non-slip surface for a better stretch. Cork contains a natural waxy substance that doesn’t absorb water but actually improves grip when wet. So basically, the sweatier…the better! Perfect for hot yoga classes.
  
  
• anitmicrobial & self-cleaning
  
  cork is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial! This means it inhibits bacteria, mold & fungal growth – meaning minimal upkeep required.
  
  
• no smelly odors
  
  cork’s self-cleaning properties mean a super fresh smelling mat all the time. No smelly yoga towels or antibacterial sprays needed. With natural tree rubber, you can forget that toxic rubber smell too. Just unroll your mat and fearlessly step into downward dog!
  
  
• no chemical, no worries
  
  cork contains zero PVC’s, TPE or any other harmful chemicals that impose on your practice.
  
  
• a sustainable choice
  
  no trees are harmed! Cork is harvested every 8-9 years from the regenerative bark of cork oak trees. That means they are never cut down + live up to 200+ years!
  
  did you know cork oak trees stripped of their bark actually absorb 3-5x more carbon dioxide + release more oxygen? It is estimated that every year cork oak forests retain up to 14 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the main cause of climate change.
  
• durable and made to last
  
  cork is a very durable yoga mat surface, cork flooring is a popular choice for many gyms and studios because of its durability and added cushion. So be prepared to have your cork yoga mat hanging around for a long time!
• eco-friendly, for our planet
  
  cork oak forests support one of the highest levels of biodiversity among forest habitats – on par with the Amazon and Andes