Our Approach
Our Commitment
Our mission is to create a yoga brand that brings awareness to environmental issues, in particular the use of PVC and plastic and their impact on the planet. Yin yoga mats are completely free from PVC, plastic, phthalates and toxic chemicals. Our yoga mats are manufactured from natural tree rubber that is sustainably captured in Sri Lanka via a process called rubber tapping. This process does not harm the tree and does not require any culling of forest or vegetation. Natural tree rubber is recyclable and biodegradable meaning it can be disposed of in either landfill or incineration without environmental damage. Our yoga mats are also shipped without any soft plastic. We ship via recycled (and recyclable) cardboard boxes and satchels without any single use plastic.
Our Materials
yin yoga mats are manufactured from sustainable natural tree rubber ~ no PVC, no silicone, no phthalates and no single-use plastic. Our considered movement collection is crafted from honest materials and we’re proud of these buttery-soft active essentials made from post consumer plastic. Movement garments are made from ECONYL recycled nylon created out of synthetic waste such as industrial plastic, discarded fabric and reclaimed fishing nets direct from our oceans.
Packaging & Delivery
We use recycled cardboard boxes and satchels to safely pack our online orders. Our yoga mats are sent without any single use plastic. Our active garments are packaged in biodegradable shipping bags which can be discarded in your green waste.
Yoga Mat Production
One of the biggest issues with yoga mat production is the usage of PVC and phthalates (an acid plasticiser that is used to increase flexibility). PVC leaves a heavy footprint on the planet. The manufacturing of PVC releases harmful dioxins (chemical pollutants) directly into our air and water. Once PVC is discarded, these dangerous chemicals can easily migrate into the groundwater poisoning nearby wetlands and streams. Phthalates are used in the production of PVC and are normally added to yoga mats to make them spongy and flexible. Phthalates are well known carcinogens and can wreak havoc on the endocrine system intefering with hormone regulation and causing reproductive disorders in humans.
If you have any questions related to our manufacturing process or the sustainability of our yoga mats, please reach out to hello@yinyogamats.com.