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.
784371
Had mine in my basement 2 years. No smell. Heard of other people with this problem in the reviews but not myself. Humidity?
1389660
I haven't had it a long time, but it seems very durable. I use it constantly in the basement. No more stale basement smell. I have been thinking about purchasing another one I like it so much.
35992
I have the large biomat and the mini. The large one has hardly any smell. The mini put out a nasty stench for a couple months. Now it's gone.
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.
559929
Mine had a very strong odor so I put it in my garage to air out, it has been 4 weeks now and it still smells but not as bad, maybe in another month or two I will be able to use it.
1473449
hi,After a few months, the rubber smell diminishes, but does not go away completely. I have a full set i got 8 years ago and up close, the rubber smell is still noticeable.Gene
1883413
I received mine as a gift just yesterday. Very strong smell like I had just painted the entire bedroom. This was after the mattress had sat for 2 days to expand in another room in the house. I am hoping that someone can seriously tell me this odor goes away.
242704
This will not hurt the mat. I come to work in the morning with snow filled shoes and stand on it for the first couple of hours. As long as you aren't swimming with it you should be fine. I set mine up along the wall to air out between work shifts and so far no smell and no damage.
704443
Honestly I didn't notice any strong odor once I opened my box. It was really heavy packing tho. And I use it under treadmill so I don't get in touch with the mat. No odor in room from the mat what so ever.
639118
Do not recall where it was made, but yes, I have a large Nordictrack treadmill that is sitting on the rubber mat, which is stretch out over a carpet in my living room. Also, this mat does not give out any foul odors that sometimes comes with rubber / plastic products.
820864
I also have hardwood floors and haven't noticed any scuff marks or damage to my floor as a result of using the mat. My largest complaint is actually in regards to the rubber smell. It does not go away. Ever. It's been three months and my bedroom still smells like a gym....
1893797
Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.
2120747
I guess I never noticed an odor on my mat, and I've been using them for many years. I keep the plastic protector on it when I'm not using it. And when it's in use, whatever paper I'm cutting is covering the mat. I would assume that the longer one uses it, the odor would begin to dissipate.
23322
It goes away after some time. Ours no longer smells but it was a few months time before that happened. If you have a garage you could place it in to air it out for awhile or place it outside if you live in a warmer weather state.
73748
I received the mat over a year ago, but that I recall it had a slight smell that went away almost immediately.
2000602
I didn't notice that. I think there may be some rubber smell, but it's not very serious, and with time flies I think the smell will disappear.