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.
210087
I did not have that problem. It maybe the smell of the rubber/plastic compound that it's made of after being enclosed in it packaging. It should dissipate within a couple of days at the most. Otherwise I would contact the manufacturer
32667
Wish I had a exact time when the smell is gone but it shouldn`t be too long because I haven`t noticed the smell anymore. I think it might have been less then a week. But you could always try putting it in the washing machine or fill the tub with a little laundry soap swish it around & let it soak for awhile , maybe that would help. Sorry if this doesn`t answer your question
1169698
Hi Julianne, my mat is about three months old also and is tearing, still bleeding black, and still smells bad. These are not issues specific to your mat.
73749
So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
547293
No, I have not found that to be true. I've used my mat many many times and it has no smell.
802492
No. From day one the mat had no oder. I have use it 3-4 times since I bought it and only used a hot damp cloth to wipe clean. I really like this mat!
734160
I didn't notice any smell, it is a good heavy mat, but rubber do flake off after couple of use.
1090768
I've sprayed it in a cellar and left it for a day. When I brought it back into my closet, I could smell it for perhaps another day. Same using it outdoors...a day or so of residual odor. I don't think the smell is awful, just odd.
432633
There was the initial packing smell that dissipated within a couple hours. We have a small bathroom and didn't notice any odors from the mat after it was properly aired out.
495503
You might be able to put a hook into the wall and hang it from one of its axels. After a few uses and time in the garage the smell from the tire went away. It is the smell you get when buying new tires and I did not see it as a negative.
35993
There is absolutely no smell of any kind for me..wonder where you got the idea that there was the smell of urethane? Hope you get to try this wonderful mat...it has helped me with my pain very much!
1455010
It is not rubber! Our mats are made from natural jute fabric and eco-PVC dipping material underneath. We decided from the very beginning not to use any material that would emit a rubbery smell. The Jute plant was our choice. It is a natural fiber. But I will admit it does have a particular smell! When you first open the package it smells like a rope, simply because they're both are made from the same Jute plant!.
2174587
It smells like rubber. It works well in my garage to provide a cushion while standing on concrete, and hoses clean very easily. I don't think it would be comfortable in bare feet, as it is rather firm with fairly large drain holes.
8980
I have the 4mm mat under my treadmill and it's fine. I've had it for a year and it looks as good as the day I got it. I have it over carpet. It does have a fairly strong rubber smell at first but that doesn't last.
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.
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I've had my mats on for about a month now. I used an air freshener to combat the smell and it's pretty much all gone....or I'm just used to it.