Manduka eKO Cork Yoga Mat
A natural-materials mat that gets grippier as you sweat.
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The rating, unpacked
Our overall rating is the weighted average of these sub-scores. Category-specific criteria appear alongside the universal ones — no black boxes.
The wider verdict
"The grippiest cork mat we have tested — better with sweat than dry."
Pros
- Natural cork surface, no PVC
- Grip improves with sweat
- Biodegradable base
Cons
- Cork surface shows wear
- Not the longest-lasting Manduka
Full specs
- Best for
- Hot yoga practitioners who want a natural surface.
- Material
- Cork + natural tree rubber
- Weight
- 2900 g
- Insulated
- Leakproof
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA-free
- Recyclable
- Country of origin
- Taiwan
- Warranty
- 1 year
How we scored it
Our overall rating blends five weighted factors — materials & construction, everyday usability, durability & longevity, sustainability credentials, and value for money — with small category-specific tweaks (insulation performance for drinkware, grip and cushion for yoga, seal integrity for food storage). The sub-scores above are the rating; we then cross-check it against independent reviews from outlets like Wirecutter, The Guardian and Choice. If a spec, price, or long-term report changes, we update the record and re-score.