Storage: do not expose your Manduka eKO Lite to excessively high temperatures. If the mat has become slightly moist due to sweat or water, leave it to dry before rolling it up.

Usage: The eKO Lite series mat is made from natural, biodegradable rubber and has been manufactured without the use of any toxic adhesive or foaming agents. These materials have a natural intrinsic smell. Because no chemicals have been used to neutralise the rubbery smell and the mat is packaged to protect it during storage and transport, the mat can have a strong odour after unpacking it. However, this odour is perceived differently by everyone and it does fade away in the course of time, after which the mat will then smell just like any other one. Sometimes, fresh air can work wonders to lessen the odour!  The best way of doing this is to air the mat for 24 hours before its first usage and rub it down with a moist cloth. Alternatively, you can also use a special care product designed for our eKO Lite Series: Mat wash is a vinegar-based cleaning agent for your mat which combats odours and bacteria and at the same time restores your mat’s grip power.

Cleaning: for optimal cleaning, we recommend the professional care spray Manduka Mat wash spray, or a self-prepared solution of water and organic cider vinegar (50/50). Please do not put the mat in the washing machine because this attacks the material and causes the mat to swell up like a sponge.