How does this work with the manduka pro black mat? I didn't like the equa towels
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I use this with Lululemon's "The Mat" without any issue. I've never used the Manduka Pro, but think it would work well--the rubber grip dots on the bottom of the towel get good traction on the stickiness of the mat without digging into it, and my towel generally stays put through all 90 minutes of hot yoga class.
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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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I like this mat. The Auroae is sticky enough, but not overly. It's still easy enough to move gracefully through vinyasa poses, a problem you may have with Manduka.
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It's pretty thin for a travel mat in my opinion. Just like a microfiber towel.
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I always bring an extra towel for wiping but never worry about slipping or sliding. The wetter the mat the better the grip. It's very spongy so I rarely need to fold it for my knees or need a blanket for cushion any longer. Mat is thick enough.
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No, not like microfiber - I know that feels really weird when you sweat -- It is like a really thin, sort of worn wash cloth. That is the best way I know how to describe the texture of the mat. This is not to say that the mat is worn and not durable though. Love it, use it, and wash it once or twice a week for months now.
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I bought it, and ended up not using. Disappointing purchase for me. I use a drying mat
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The towel folds into something reasonable. If you want to know if its bulky, it's not. They are made out of a polyester and nylon blend. I love it. My mat is not drenched underneath maybe damp. I have tried a few brands and I like it the best so far
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Thank you for asking. Yes, after the expiration of Amazon's return policy, Manduka warranties any color in the Black Mat Pro Series, against defects and against normal wear, for life! Contact Manduka Customer Support at 1 877-626-3852, 8 A.M. - 5:30 Pacific Standard Time, with any questions, suggestions, or feedback about Manduka products. Tell them L. In Snohomish sent you. Namaste
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These towels, like you said, are lighter, thinner, dry faster, and are made from a more durable synthetic fiber. I used mine while backpacking around a dry, hot region (middle east) and found myself often using it by putting it under my hat to cover my face neck and shoulders, it saved my skin countless times, and packs very tightly. So why not replace every towel in your house? The suede is an...awkward feel against your skin. Not bad by any means, but different, it feels as though water isn't being absorbed as quickly/in the same way as say a typical towel does. Furthermore a typical towel honestly feels more 'comfortable' for whatever reason, and i'd imagine is cheaper as well. Mine didn't have the advertised anti bacterial technology, but I'd assume that is something that wash off/ wear off after a while.
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My Manduka does weigh about 4 pounds but other mats that I have previously owned weighed a lot less. I can certainly feel the difference in weight when I carry it to class. I even used to take two mats to double up. The Manduka is by far so much better than any other mats I have used. It is very firm and cushions me without loss of balance.
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My feet and hands seem to always sweat and slip easily on a regular yoga mat. I got the regular yoga mat size towel and a hand towel. I always use the mat size towel on top of my mat and I do not slip at all. I use the hand towel (because the size is more manageable) for wiping excess sweat from hands and face. I don't do yoga on a mat without my YogaRat!
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never had this experience. I've laundered them a few times, and I have an upright high efficiency machine, which tends to be rougher on everything, but I haven't noticed any issues with these towels.
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I've tried both. The thickest is the Manduka Pro made of a dense material that is quite firm. Although the Manduka Prolite is thinner with a less dense material, I find it more comfortable on my knees and hips.
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I don't know about the Synergy mat/towel. However it might not work well for you since it absorbs the excess sweat from vinyasa yoga so you don't slip. If you have less sweat, then it may not be a go for you. Just my thoughts....
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I just followed the directions. I took a damp paper towel and a small amount of dish soap and cleaned it. I took more damp towels and wiped it to rinse. Then I took a small amount of shortening and lightly covered it. It worked fine for me by doing that. There are instructions online too. If you Google "care of the mat" it will come up. I've had no issues with mine.
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Yes. This is what you WANT to use Woolzies for. The fabric softener 'coats' the microfiber pads. I've noticed that my cleaning towels are more absorbent and softer now.
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Definitely! I use just a little bit of water to wet the towel on my mat before I start my practice. If not you tend to slide just a bit until you start to sweat. Also, don't wash the towel with fabric softener. I seriously love this towel and will be buying another one soon.