How long does the smell last? I unrolled the mat in my basement and after a week it smells like a Goodyear tire factory.
133270
I don't think the smell was noticible after a few days to be honest - I did use it every day in hot yoga and unrolled it to air it out after every use (and rinsed it with water once). As with the slipperyness, I think these Jade mats just need to be broken in a bit.
133271
If you use the mat on a regular basis (i.e., three times a week to daily) the smell goes away within a couple weeks as the mat absorbs your body oils, which seem to neutralize the rubber odor. Leaving the mat out unrolled and unused will not help.
133272
The smell lasted for about two weeks. My yoga studio offers matt cleaner and I used it after each session. I agree with the other reviewer...the matt is well worth the little inconvenience.
133273
It's a pretty strong rubber smell indeed. Mine has softened but still has that smell, but only noticeable to me. I love the mat so much I don't even notice it anymore. I've asked people next to me at yoga class if they can smell it, because I don't want to invade their space, and they don't notice it. I have noticed that since I have left it in my car this time of year (it's been extremely cold, like 4 degrees) that the smell has softened even more. Perhaps using a yoga mat cleaner will help dissipate the smell for you. It will take time however. I just don't mind it I guess. One of the reasons I got this mat is because I sweat so much in yoga class and was slipping. I don't slip at all on this mat, unless it's an ungodly hot summer day. I don't do hot yoga, but our studio is a warm studio, temp set at 82 degrees for class. If your hands and feet sweat excessively, I recommend a towel for your mat. Most people in my class use one, but I haven't had to since I got this mat. BTW, I love the saffron color I got. It's cheerful (totally my personality) and no one else has it.
133274
I had the same situation with mine. I left mine unrolled for a year and it never went away. Waste of money.
27282
My mat is under my spin cycle. I've had the mat for about one year. It still looks pretty good.
1510934
I called the company and they said that it was some kind of coating that eventually wears off. So far the smell has not gone away and I think it is something in there brake pads.
1551489
Sorry can not help, I would say something is wrong with the mat, I have only worked out on mine a dozen times but no issues other than the smell so far
690412
No, no smell. No off gas odor at all. I really like this mat. Have no complaints.
1655148
None of that with ours -mats usually have some kind of smell the first few hours due to the no airing out but ours had a hole in the cardboard box it came in so no smell.
2112297
I own 3 other temper-pedic like mattresses besides this latest one. The only smell I noticed is on initial unpacking...something chemical like, that quickly dissipated. I think it is probably a formaldehyde-like smell associated with many synthetic products, including carpets. Probably. for saftey's sake, the windows should be opened and the room aired out for the first 24 hours after unpacking.
48067
There is no remarkable odor. When just opened from the protective sleeve the mat came in there was a slight plastic smell. I've had the mat for months and don't smell any odor in the room it's used in, even up close there is no overwhelming smell of plastic , only a slight one.
232935
it did smell a little (really no much) when we unpacked it. After we let it to stay for 48 hours as recommended - it does not smell. not sure about the rest. a very nice mattress.
807252
It's extremely strong right out of the box (of course) and for the first couple days. But after a few weeks you probably won't notice it unless you are actually laying down on the mat or making close contact with your face. If you're running, walking or working out where you're on your feet most of the time, you probably will be used to the smell after a few weeks.
786777
I don't know sorry. It's a really good mat, just need to air it out if u have it in your house strong rubber smell.
495503
You might be able to put a hook into the wall and hang it from one of its axels. After a few uses and time in the garage the smell from the tire went away. It is the smell you get when buying new tires and I did not see it as a negative.
1597153
Not in a living space. I had it in my (unfinished) basement, and you could smell it upstairs after 3-4 days.
1655147
When it first comes out of the packaging it does smell bad. Like plastic but after a few days the smell is gone. We store ours in the living and it doesn't bother us. I should add that everything in my house is scent free and strong smells do cause migraines. I never had a problem with the mat.
432634
When I first unpacked my mat it did smell rubbery, but the smell went away with time.
759639
honestly, there was a smell open opening it but I left it for 3 days while on vacation. when I returned I did not notice any lingering odor. I presume they are talking about the chemical odor attached but it usually dissipates....I live in Florida so I have the air on 24/7 and ceiling fans going. I much prefer this mattress to the coil spring I got rid of.
1390511
I am unaware of a change. Maybe they are talking of initial smell with you unwrap it? I have had mine for some time now and don't smell anything and my son loves these mats. We build forts with them sometimes or use them on the hard floor as a cushioned place to play. Have had zero issues with smell or anything in regards to these.