Have these been tested for Formamide? Have these been mats been tested by a third party lab for Formamide?
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A lot of customers were concern after France and Belgium issued a ban on EVA foam mats. However, these two countries have reversed the ban and reduced the restriction limit to &gt;200 mg/kg on how much formamide foam mats can contain instead. Keep in mind that no other countries have banned or set restrictions on formamide. http://newsletter.sgs.com/eNewsletterPro/uploadedimages/000006/sgs-safeguards-1291212-france-extends-temporary-ban-for-formamide-in-puzzle-mats-a4-en-12.pdf Australia conducted their own test on formamide in foam mats and have found no health risk, you can read the article in the following link: http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/989496 All our mats have pass and exceed all US regulations. Our standard mats have not been specifically tested for formamide as we are not required nor any real tests show that it is a safety concern to children. According to our manufacturer in Taiwan, our standard mats meet the formamide limit set by France at &gt;100 mg/kg. In order to better serve our concerned customers, we have brought in formamide non-detectable mats. You can find the reports in the following link: http://www.ewonderworld.com/test%20report/ACT-Mats_FormamideNDTestReport.pdf You can order the Formamide Non-Detectable mats in the following link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008YGT2GK Please note we do NOT plan on carrying these formamide ND mats in the future so supply is limited. It is too costly(to manufacture and for our customers as well), low demand, have not been proven to be a health risk to children nor is required by country other than France and Belgium. Let me know if you have any more questions regarding formamide or foam mats in general.
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The package doesn't indicate they are latex free. If you have a latex allergy I would be look for bands that indicate they are latex free.
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Jason, What make it eco safe is that our mats are tested by SGS the worlds largest testing agency and are free from any toxic chemical such as Latex, Silicone and Phthalates. We do not sell in any major retail outlets. Thank you for your interest in Aurorae and if I can be of further help please don't hesitate to contact me. Namaste Dennis Ingui CEO/Founder Aurorae
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The mats hold up very well. I keep my mats outside under the porch to protect the kids from falls on our concreted area. I would not use anything too strong to clean these mats with, as this may break down the material that they are made of. With that said, I give them a good wiping with anti-bacterial wipes and they seem to hold up very well. I am very pleased with these mats and they provide a level of cushioning that puts my mind at ease. I hope this helps!
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I'm afraid not. This product contains nothing but the mat itself. Hope this helps!
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WTF are you talking about....these test strips work... I tested someone dirty, and someone clean....they work,,buy them... they are only 10 bucks....
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Yes...just as well, I feel. However, recently, I have noticed the mat develops a stain (mold?) over a few months. That is with regular washing and drying. I live in a very dry climate, yet the dark marks are definitely a mold...not good.
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can Anybody tell me if there is another pattern, I have a different pattern on the rest of my mats how can I find the pattern am lookign for:
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I'm not sure.... What I got was NOT what was advertised... bait and switch. Like others have said before, if these are to be used for med or you NEED latex free, DO NOT TRUST THESE, or THIS SELLER. IMO, Amazon is going down hill quick with China made/sold/shipped knock offs and with allowing these seller to continue selling anything with them. Amazon has gone from a good/safe shopping experience to BUYER BE WARE!
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You may want to contact Manduka customer service to see if they would give lifetime warranty for mats puchased from other sites. I have the Black mat pro and it is the best yoga mat I have ever used. It may be pricey but worth every penny. I will not use anything else.
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Sorry, but mine has successfully tested them. I'm sure you have tried all the clean the contact type stuff but if not I have seen where the tester is sensitive to that.
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I bought a Spoonk mat about 2 yrs ago then another one 3 months ago. I can not tell any difference in the quality of the mats. They both are very high quality.
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Ok Gigi I went to their web page which has all sorts of info. It does say they are BPA and Latex Free!
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To me they work okay, I'm sure they work better with the "sticky" mats but compared to not having a towel or using a regular bath towel is like night and day. I perspire quite a bit in class and always had trouble keeping my feet planted regardless of what mat I used. The Yogitoes mat towel has been by far the best solution. Like everyone says dampen the towel a little bit for the best results.
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As a chemist I would not count on these as being reasonably pure. I use them as an alternative to lead as weights of high density. You may be able to approach an industrial manufacturer for some samples.
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Sure, plastic ones work fine.I've used metal ones,but only with soft dough that didn't require much pressure. I generally keep sharp tools away from the mat as I want it to last for a good long time.
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I'm not an expert but I believe they do not contain latex. It's a clear bandaid that stays on my skin for a week. I hope this helps?