CONFIDENTIAL Overview of Products and Services Distributors
Go Green Yoga Mats
Gaiam
Barefoot Yoga
Yoga-Clothing.com
X X
X X X
X X
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X
X
Products Yoga mats Yoga Accessories Yoga Clothing Yoga Packages Mat and Accessories Packages Other Packages Suppliers Green-ness Vinyl Mats Green Certification Mat Life
X
X
X Jade; Manduka
Gaiam (own brand)
No Oeko-tex compliant Jade: 1-3 yrs; Manduka: 5-50 yrs
X PEFC; Fair Trade N/A
X Manduka, Prana, own brand, +
Manduka; Hugger Mugger; Jade yoga+
X X
X
Manduka: 5-50 yrs
Jade: 1-3 yrs; Manduka: 5-50 yrs
Depends on shipping method and weight Overnight, 2, 3 or 5-7
$8.00, more depending on shipping method Overnight, 2 or 5-10
Shipping Cost
Depends on the product 2, 5-7 or 7-10
$9.99
ETA Customer Support Return Policy Other Social Media Yoga Info on site
2-5 Days X
X
X
X
X X
X X
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X
Competitor Product Comparisons Material Longevity Made using ozone depleting substances? Made from renewable resources? Biodegradable? Environmental causes
Average yoga mat PVC/non-organic cotton 3-12 months Yes
Jade Natural Rubber 1-3 years No
Manduka Natural Tree Rubber 5-50 years No
No No No*
Yes Yes Trees for the Future: tree planted for every mat sold.
Yes Yes No
*While we cannot speak for all companies who make yoga mats, the majority of yoga mat producers/ distributors do not support environmental charities if they are not selling eco-friendly yoga mats.
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