# Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats The 'YOGISPUN' Cotton Yoga Mats are Crafted by Expert Artisans By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-yoga-mat References: [materialicious](http://materialicious.com/2018/01/yogispun-eco-friendly-cotton-yoga-mat.html) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/YOGISPUN) The average yoga mat is crafted from some kind of synthetic foam that will take years to break down once it has served its purpose, so the 'YOGISPUN' cotton yoga mats have been created to offer a more [eco-friendly alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear). Crafted by expert artisans over the course of six days, the mats come in several charming color options and are made from [100% cotton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-cotton) that has been locally sourced. This means that the product will be inherently stronger when used for practice and can be repurposed or recycled after it is no longer suitable for use. The 'YOGISPUN' cotton yoga mats also work to [absorb sweat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-turkish-cotton) as you practice, which eliminates the need for additional towels or equipment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Yoga Mats:** Creating yoga mats from sustainable materials and offering recycling or repurposing options. - **Locally Sourced Artisan Crafts:** Supporting local artisans in the creation of unique and high-quality yoga mats. - **Multi-functional Yoga Mats:** Designing yoga mats that serve multiple purposes, such as absorbing sweat during practice. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-friendly Products:** Opportunity for companies to create and market eco-friendly yoga mats and other sustainable fitness products. - **Artisan Crafts:** Supporting artisanal industries by incorporating their expertise into yoga mat production. - **Fitness Equipment:** Developing innovative multi-functional yoga mats that provide added convenience to yoga practitioners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md) - [Cotton Yoga Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-yoga-blanket.md) - [Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-b-mat.md) - [Absorbent Colorful Yoga Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-yoga-towel.md) - [Heat-Reactive Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-colorchanging-yoga-mat.md) - [Precise Alignment Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omalas-align-pro-yoga-mat.md) - [Celebratory Yoga Mat Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-mat.md) - [Eco-Friendly Dish Drying Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-dish-drying-mat.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md)