Lululemon The Mat Review
The Mat 5mm is a reversible option for readers who want a moisture-absorbing top and a rubber base. Marvin owns an older Lululemon Reversible Mat; that experience is not a test of every current version. Check weight, latex and care before choosing.
By The Yoga Sensei
June 15, 2026 · 8 min read
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Decision first
The bottom line
- Best for
- Readers who want two usable surfaces
- Skip if
- Avoid for rubber or latex allergy. Consider a lighter model if carrying weight matters.
- Main strength
- Two usable surfaces
- Main compromise
- Contains natural rubber; avoid for rubber or latex allergy
How this page has changed
June 15, 2026
Editorial date for this review. Source-check details appear with the cited material.
Overview
This review separates current product information from ownership history. The project records about a year and a half of daily use of a dark-green Reversible Mat 5mm, logged in May 2026. It does not contain a controlled comparison or measurements of the current The Mat.
There is no direct purchase link for this product here. Links to alternatives can be affiliate links, as disclosed. Check the current Lululemon listing for availability rather than assuming another seller carries the same version.
Moisture-absorbing top
Lululemon describes the top as designed for high-sweat practice. We have not measured it against competing mats.
Reversible two-face design
The manufacturer offers a smooth top and a natural-rubber side. Check which surface works for your practice and floor.
5mm thickness
Thickness is a specification, not a guarantee of comfort. Try the mat if possible before deciding it suits your kneeling and standing work.
A current model and an older owned mat
The recorded personal mat is an older dark-green Reversible Mat 5mm. Current product specifications come from the current listing.
Grip & Performance
The current listing describes an absorbent top for sweaty practice. That is the maker’s intended use, not a measured ranking from this site.
The personal ownership record does not document a wet-grip test or prove that you will never need a towel. If slipping is your main problem, consider when it happens and try the surface under similar conditions where possible. A towel is an option if moisture makes your surface unreliable.
A towel to compare if moisture causes slipping:
Check price on AmazonComfort & Support
Lululemon lists a thickness of 5mm. We have not measured comfort in a controlled comparison.
Comfort depends on the exercise, floor and your preferences. Do not choose solely by thickness or keep practising through discomfort because a review calls a mat supportive. An existing mat that already feels comfortable may be enough.
Durability
We do not have a verified four-to-six-year lifespan for the current model. Ownership of one older mat cannot predict how long another will last.
Lululemon says colour can change, and directs users to wipe the mat after use with a natural cleanser and store it away from direct sunlight. Follow the exact model’s instructions.
Inspect your mat for changes that affect use. If warranty coverage matters, compare the written terms for alternatives rather than treating a warranty as a guaranteed service life.
Compare the PRO and its limited guarantee:
Check price on AmazonSpecs
- Thickness
- 5mm
- Dimensions
- 180 × 66cm (71 × 26in)
- Weight
- 2.38kg (5.24lb), manufacturer-listed
- Construction
- Reversible; absorbent top and natural-rubber side
- Latex
- Avoid contact for rubber or latex allergy, per Lululemon
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Who it’s for
Buy it if
- Readers who want two usable surfaces
- Buyers considering a moisture-absorbing top
- People comfortable carrying the listed 2.38kg
Not ideal for: Avoid for rubber or latex allergy. Consider a lighter model if carrying weight matters.
Compare The Mat if its reversible construction suits your practice. The main checks are the weight you want to carry, your comfort on the surface and the latex warning. Our older ownership record adds context; comfort and wear on a current model may differ.
Other mats worth a look.
Best Overall
Manduka PRO 6mm
Read review
Best Natural Rubber
Jade Harmony
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Plush oversized cross-shop
Alo Warrior Mat
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Best for Alignment
Liforme Classic
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