How to distinguish the front and back of a yoga mat
Different materials have different ways of distinguishing the front and back of yoga mats. Generally, the non-slip side faces up.
The material of yoga mat is generally divided into TPE foam, PVC foam, EVA, latex mat, CBR mat and so on.
Which side of the PVC yoga mat is up:
1. There are anti-slip points on both sides: pvc yoga mat is a uniform material, so it can be made double-sided, if there are evenly distributed anti-skid dots on both sides, and the texture on both sides is the same. Then this kind of electronic is a double-sided yoga mat, so both sides can be used for release.
2. Set a pattern on one side and a non-slip point on the other side (or a smooth side and a non-slip point on the other side): the non-slip point is the front side (the side facing up)
Which side of the TPE yoga mat is up:
1. If it is a double-layer yoga mat (with different colors on both sides): one side with a pattern and the other side with ripples, and the front side of the pattern should face up.
2. If it is a single-layer yoga mat, both sides are the same: that is, a double-sided yoga mat is safe to use.
Which side of the linen yoga mat is up:
Linen yoga mats are usually double-sided, linen and other materials (PVC, TPE, natural rubber) can be used together, usually double-sided yoga mats, and the double-sided functions and effects are different.
Which side of the yoga mat is facing up
The side with undulating stripes faces up.
Generally, the two sides of the yoga mat we buy are different. One side is completely smooth and flat, the other side is undulating, and there are stripes. When using a yoga mat, the smooth and flat side is facing down on the ground. The side with undulations and stripes facing upward is the side where our feet are standing. There are actually many reasons why the matte side is facing upwards, for example, it has the effect of anti-slip and it also helps training.