Manduka eQua Mat Towel
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Equipment Details
Manufacturer: MandukaBrand: Manduka
Model: EQUA/STND
Product features:
- Lightweight multi-function microfiber towel for yoga, travel, and more
- Quick-dry fabric absorbs sweat and is slip resistant when wet
- Tightly woven "split" microfiber technology offers a soft, suede-like feel
- Easy care--machine wash and dry
- Comes in PET 100 percent recycled packaging
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Sports reviews of Manduka eQua Mat Towel
Customer Review: Everything I needed in a yoga towel
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
After slipping and sliding on towels during rigorous vinyasa classes and home practice on my Jade Harmony mat - to the point where I had to constantly reposition 4 mini hand towels to my hands and feet in downward dog, to no avail - I finally caved in and bought one of these towel dealies. I went back and forth between all the options on Amazon - the Gaiam, Kulae, Yogitoes, Manduka...and in the end, decided to go for the Manduka because of reviews (noted people mentioning "quick air-drying" and no color leaking during washes) and the fact that it is significantly cheaper on Amazon than any of the yoga stores I've visited.
If you've been debating getting a towel for your yoga practice - and you're a serious yogi who can sweat a ton in classes - put it off no longer. This towel is fantastic. I can't say enough great things about it - it stays put, it's big, covers the whole mat, soaks up your sweat so there's no puddles of wet on your mat (yech), and is indeed quickly air drying. It's comfy and adds an extra layer of cushion between you and the floor (although not too much cushion for those who like to "feel" the floor) It didn't slide once during an extremely sweaty class (seriously, everyone else without yoga towels had gross puddles of sweat streaming all over the floor and mat - ew). The color and feel is soothing and even luxurious. The only possible semi-negative thing is that this towel seems to emit heat when you are lying face down (ie preparing for salambasana or locust/bow pose); it seems to echo/radiate your body heat. This to me was a very teeny trade-off for the many pluses and benefits, since I'm hot anyway regardless of whether there's a towel or not.
It also doesn't seem to soak up smell, so a simple water rinse and squeeze gets it pretty dry for next class. However, I have not washed it several times so cannot comment on its durability or continued sweat-soak ability. Will post later as an update.
You can put this on your mat in the beginning or once you get sweaty - either way, it seems to stick. A wonderful buy at a really good price on Amazon. couldn't be happier with my manduka towel!
Description of Manduka eQua Mat Towel
Manduka eQua is the "next generation" in eco-conscious, multi-purpose towels. Extremely lightweight, yet durable and super-absorbent, the eQua micro-fiber towel outperforms ordinary cotton or polyester towels - on the mat, at the gym, on a mountain, or on the road. For yoga, eQua is the ideal "rug" to keep you and your mat hygienic and slip-free. Quick drying in minutes, use it as a warm-down shawl after practice. For working out, eQua provides the perfect moisture-wicking wipe for the excessively sweaty. And for the space-challenged traveler, the compact eQua, in its re-useable mesh bag, is an ideal road companion. The large towel lies over your yoga mat to add traction to sweaty palms and feet, while the small towel is great for the face and hands. Like all Manduka high performance products, the eQua is designed and tested by people who live life full and expect the most from it. eQua ? a towel for life.The Manduka eQua Mat Towel has been updated with a thicker and plusher build for better absorbency and increased traction when laid over a yoga mat. This durable, lightweight microfiber towel offers a soft, suede-like surface that is slip-resistant when moist, providing extra grip for sweaty hands and feet during intense yoga sessions. The eQua functions equally well as a germ-free gym towel to absorb perspiration, a meditation shawl for warmth during cool sitting sessions, or as a highly absorbent travel or hiking towel that takes up minimal packing space. The towel's "split" microfiber technology outperforms ordinary cotton or polyester towels in weight, absorbency, and ability to dry quickly. While the towel will last for years of use and countless washes, the fabric is recyclable so that it need not ever enter a landfill. The standard sized eQua mat towel lies over any standard-sized yoga mat and the long-sized towel fits over mats up of up to 85 inches in length. The towel comes in packaging made from 100 percent recycled PET material.
Features:
- Tightly woven microfiber fabric
- Soft, suede-like feel
- "Split" microfiber technology moisture absorption, evaporation, and "wet-grip"
- Fabric becomes slip-resistant when damp
- Lightweight and durability
- Survives countless washings
- Machine wash and dry
- Recyclable
- Comes in 100 percent recycled PET packaging
Standard Specifications:
- Dimensions: 72 x 26.5 inches (LxW)
- Weight: one pound
- Fits most yoga mats of up to 71 inches long
Long Specifications:
- Dimensions: 86 x 26.5 inches (LxW)
- Weight: one pound
- Fits longer yoga mats of up to 85 inches long
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