# Two-Piece Yoga Mats The KangaMat is a Light and Flexible Travel Yoga Mat System By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-yoga-mat References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kangakase/kangamat-worlds-most-verstatile-travel-yoga-mat-an) & [kangakase](http://www.kangakase.com/) Sam Easton was dissatisfied with the current assortment of yoga mats for travel and took on the challenge of creating an all-new travel yoga mat. While full-size yoga mats are heavy and unhygienic extended travel, Easton addresses these challenges with a new solution called the KangaMat. The KangaMat is a two-piece system that includes two thin and lightweight mats that are movable and foldable. Serving as a replacement for a towel, the top mat features a microfiber surface layer that handles sweaty practices with ease. The pair of mats can be folded into a compact messenger bag and in this configuration, the mats can even be used as a seat for meditation or other activities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lightweight Yoga Mats:** Creating lightweight yoga mats for travel and convenience. - **Hygienic Yoga Mats:** Developing yoga mats with a focus on cleanliness and anti-bacterial properties. - **Foldable Yoga Mats:** Designing yoga mats that can be easily folded and stored for on-the-go use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Equipment:** Opportunity for fitness equipment manufacturers to innovate by creating lightweight and foldable yoga mats. - **Travel Accessories:** Opportunity for travel accessory companies to offer hygienic yoga mats designed specifically for travel purposes. - **Wellness Products:** Opportunity for wellness product companies to introduce innovative yoga mats with features like anti-bacterial properties and easy storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Ultralight Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultralight-mat.md) - [Moss-Colored Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topselling-yoga-mat.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) - [Galaxy-Themed Vegan Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-yoga-mat.md) - [Absorbent Colorful Yoga Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-yoga-towel.md) - [Revolutionary Backpacking Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionary-backpacking-mats.md) - [Folding Travel-Friendly Meditation Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhere-kneeling-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-b-mat.md)