Yoga & Exercise Mats, ranked by PFAS safety
24 products graded from Bad to Excellent, safest first. 22 grade Good or better and are worth buying.
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Sunny Health & Fitness
Sunny Health & Fitness Anti-Slip Dual Color Exercise Yoga Mat
Unknown coating composition, no PFAS disclosure.
Iyengar Yoga
All in Motion Yoga Mat Rubber
Lower concern; rubber mats rarely need PFAS.
Worth buying Good or Excellent, safest first
Iyengar Yoga
All in Motion Yoga Mat Rubber
Rubber (likely natural or synthetic rubber)
Natural rubber latex allergen (if natural rubber composition)
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from surface degradation
Limited concern
Lower concern; rubber mats rarely need PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Iyengar Yoga
Premium Yoga Cork Mat 5mm Thick Natural Tree Rubber Base and Bigger Mat for Extra Support
natural tree rubber, cork surface
Microbial growth (mold, mildew)
Limited concern
Latex protein allergenicity
Moderate concern
Cork dust inhalation (minor)
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern. Natural rubber and cork are inherently PFAS-free materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Sticky Yoga Mat 3mm & 4.5mm With Mat Carry Strap - Blue - 3mm
PVC or natural rubber base, adhesive grip surface
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Bacterial and mold growth in grip surface
Limited concern
Surface degradation and microfiber/particle release
Limited concern
Yoga mats typically lower PFAS risk; no red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Iyengar Yoga
Manduka X Yoga Mat
PVC-free polyurethane/natural rubber blend
VOC off-gassing (polyurethane)
Limited concern
Degradation and microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Lower concern yoga mat; no PFAS signals but no verification either.
⚠Risky category by default
Adidas
Yoga Mat
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) or natural rubber base
VOC off-gassing and odor
Limited concern
Latex allergen (natural rubber variants)
Moderate concern
Microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Lower concern. Standard yoga mat material typically PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Adidas
Fitness Mat
NBR foam, synthetic rubber base
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold colonization if poorly maintained
Limited concern
Lower concern. Foam mats rarely treated with PFAS, but brand silent.
⚠Risky category by default
Adidas
Premium 5mm Yoga Mat
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) or natural rubber blend
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic or degradation particle release
Moderate concern
Skin irritation or sensitization from material contact
Limited concern
Lower concern. Standard yoga mat material with no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Adidas
10mm Yoga Mat
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) or PVC based yoga mat
VOC and odor off-gassing
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during use
Limited concern
Coating or surface layer degradation
Limited concern
Lower concern. Standard yoga mat, no PFAS-typical features identified.
⚠Risky category by default
All In Motion Yoga Mat
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer)
VOC off-gassing (low-level)
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding over time
Limited concern
Lower concern; TPE mats rarely use PFAS, but brand silent on treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Tpe Yoga Mat
IUGA Eco-Friendly Non Slip TPE Yoga Mat
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth if moisture-trapped
Limited concern
Lower concern; TPE mats typically PFAS-free but verify batch.
⚠Risky category by default
CAP Barbell
CAP 1/2-Inch High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Strap knee pad
NBR foam, polyester strap
VOC off-gassing from foam
Limited concern
Coating or surface degradation over time
Limited concern
Lower concern. Foam yoga mats rarely contain PFAS unless treated.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart (house brand)
Athletic Works 68x24 inch 5mm TPE Warm Aluminium Yoga Mat with Carry Strap
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) with aluminium base
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from TPE
Limited concern
Aluminum leaching if TPE coating degrades
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from TPE surface wear
Moderate concern
Lower concern. TPE is inherently PFAS-free material.
⚠Risky category by default
Sunny Health & Fitness
Sunny Health Fitness Yoga Mat
PVC or TPE foam, uncoated
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from foam degradation
Limited concern
Lower concern; typical yoga mat material rarely treated with PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
CAP Barbell
CAP High Density Exercise Mat with Strap
High-density foam, rubber base
VOC off-gassing from rubber base
Limited concern
Foam degradation and particulate shedding
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for bare foam exercise mat.
⚠Risky category by default
CAP Barbell
High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Strap
NBR rubber, PVC, or similar synthetic rubber base
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and manufacturing residues
Limited concern
Rubber degradation and stabilizer leaching over time
Limited concern
Lower concern. Yoga mats rarely require PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
CAP Barbell
High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Strap 12mm
NBR rubber foam (typically PVC or NBR-based)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth if wet-stored
Limited concern
Rubber allergens or sensitization
Limited concern
Likely lower concern, but CAP Barbell does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart (house brand)
ProSource Original Yoga Mat
TPE or PVC foam/rubber base, no stated coating
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Degradation and microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Phthalates
Limited concern
Lower concern yoga mat; foam/rubber typically PFAS-free without coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugger Mugger
Nature Collection Ultra Yoga Mat
Natural rubber and cotton blend
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from adhesives and processing
Limited concern
Natural rubber degradation and latex allergen release
Limited concern
Cotton fiber shedding and microparticle release
Limited concern
Lower concern. Natural materials, no known PFAS risks.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugger Mugger
Earth Elements Yoga Mat
Natural rubber, jute, cotton blend
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Natural rubber allergic sensitization
Limited concern
Microbial growth if moisture retained
Limited concern
Lower concern. Natural materials, no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugger Mugger
YOGA MAT 68
Closed-cell PVC foam base, natural rubber top surface
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) off-gassing
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from foam degradation
Limited concern
Mold and bacterial colonization
Limited concern
Lower concern yoga mat, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugger Mugger
Para Rubber Yoga Mat
Natural rubber (para rubber)
Natural rubber allergic sensitization
Limited concern
Mold and bacterial growth
Limited concern
Lower concern. Natural rubber is inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
CAP Barbell
Cap Fitness Yoga Mat
PVC or NBR rubber mat, composition not disclosed
VOC off-gassing (PVC-specific)
Limited concern
Coating or surface degradation over time
Limited concern
Microplastic or rubber particle release
Limited concern
Lower concern yoga mat. No known PFAS risk from base material.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Tpe Yoga Mat
with Joint Protection, Anti-Slip and Shock Absorption for Yoga and Other Leisure Sports
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), unspecified coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from unspecified coating
Limited concern
Degradation and microparticle shedding over time
Moderate concern
Flame retardants
Limited concern
Allergens or skin sensitizers in coating contact
Limited concern
TPE mats typically lower PFAS risk, but coating unspecified.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Sunny Health & Fitness
Anti-Slip Dual Color Exercise Yoga Mat
Rubber or PVC foam base, coating composition unspecified
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Coating degradation and leaching
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Unknown coating composition, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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