My pink/purple mat just arrived! Does it make any difference which side is up/down? Notice a pattern difference so am curious...
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I have found that both sides are useable. It helps that the mat doesn't slip easily on the floor thereby providing for stability. Let's both enjoy our mat for a long time.
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I use both sides. Also you can clean your may making you're own cleaner. I make mine using tea tree oil, a top vodka (the alcohol prevents bateria) and filtered water. Put in a small spray bottle.
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I think the side with design is the top and solid is the bottom, at least that's how I use it. You could always try it both ways to see which works better for you.
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Same patterns on both side but not bright as the picture. Also it is very light so it is keep moving... I think this mat is good for picnic but not for playmat for child room
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I have the lighter purple and it has never stained. I think other mats stain because the absorb the sweat....these do not. I do wipe off the sweat with the spray or wipes the studio provides before I roll it up after class, but nothing more than that. I love my mat!!
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The textured side. We use the mats for physical therapy at home. Our therapist sees a lot of these mats in homes and says textured side up too.
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While I can't answer your question definitively, I can say that mine is on a low nap textured carpet and I'm glad I bought the mat. I don't think that it would be as solid without it.
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Any way you want. For me, I chose the rough side up so there's traction for my baby. The foams don't shift anyway even if the smooth side is down on the floor or the carpet.
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i think the only difference is the thickness (and price as you mentioned). I went cheap and bought the thinner version because no matter what i have to use two mats.
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No, not smooth on either side. As a yoga mat, it is covered on both sides in a very small "dimpled" pattern. You know, so that the ground facing side does not slip and on the side with you on it, you do not slip too. No, not smooth on either side.
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The pattern comes in two color choices, blue and pink. I think they sent you the wrong color, or else you may have miss ordered. Send back the pink, and reorder the blue. Good luck.
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I hope the writing side is up, as that is how I use it. The mat has been working out very well for me. I just do some balance poses on the hardwood floor as I am not good enough yet to do them on the mat.
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The foot prints are already there sadly, I saw a picture of this same thing where it said the foot prints appear when wet, so I bought this thinking that same thought. Only to find out that I was wrong. But it still is a great Halloween mat! =]
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Yes. The instructions printed on the mat say that the "bumpy side" should be placed down onto a glass surface, while on any other surface, the bumpy side is up.
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If the jute fiber side is on the ground/floor, i think it works great. The regular mat side has plenty of grip. If you are doing yoga with the jute fiber side on-top, then it really doesnt have enough grip for you on that top jute fiber side.I feel like the jute fiber makes the mat a bit more durable, but is only good when that side is at the bottom
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The logo on my mat is authentic. I got an orange one. You are correct though, online it looks different, except for the key lime, raspberry, and saffron.
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One side is a little more matte than the other. I do yoga on hardwood floor and I have no slipped once. I will say I sink I to it though because it is so cushiony
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Yes, both sides same. I would recommend to check Lu Lu lemon mats if you want different surfaces at different times... The prices are comparable.
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Mine do not have a bumpy side; they are texturally identical on all sides. Perhaps you have a different version?