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Sonella mats are free of chemicals used in many foam mats. Our mats are free of toluene, PVC , phthalates, acrylonitrile and latex. Toluene is a toxic chemical used in the production of many foams. Phthalate (THAL-ate), a chemical used as a softener for PVC material, is causing serious health concerns in both Europe and North America. Acrylonitrile is a hazardous chemical used in the production of NBR (acrylonitrile butadiene rubber) foam mats.
"This mat makes so much sense. The new TPE material used to produce my Sonella exercise mats is the same material industries worldwide are using to replace traditional foams. The problem with most common foam is toxicity, durability and off-gassing. Off-gassing means the gas trapped in the tiny cells of the foam is released as the foam cell walls break down. Common foams are also susceptible to ultraviolet light damage and cannot be recycled. The perfect exercise or pilates mat must support the spine comfortably while prone and be just firm enough to support elbows, knees and stances. The Sonella mat certainly meets these requirements and I think you'll feel better knowing the mat you're using day in and day out is the healthiest mat you could buy. I'm also pleased to say our company is one of the leaders in the fitness industry to transition to safer TPE material." - Hal Lier, Owner- Nefitco.com
Toyota, Mercedes and others are removing much of the thermoset foam and soft plastics from the interior of their cars and replacing it with TPE. (What's that new car smell or the film on your windshield? It's chemicals gassing-off into your enclosed space.) This is an environmental quality and health issue that is changing auto manufacturing resulting in environmentally safer or "greener" cars.
World class performance and durability. Whether it's in the studio, health club, YMCA or home exervo™ Sonella mats outperform. They're long lasting and withstand day-to-day use under the harshest conditions. Sonella mats provide a resilient, cushioned platform comfortably supporting the vertical and lateral loads of a pilates or exercise stance. TPE provides excellent traction dry or wet. This mat will not curl on the edges, become dry and brittle or fade.
The Sonella mat design includes an anti-slip pattern on the bottom surface. In pilates, yoga or general exercise a sure foot plant helps maintain balance, control and stability. Sonella TPE naturally offers excellent traction. This characteristic combined with a top surface horizontal pattern and bottom surface anti-skid grip pattern makes all your foot and hand plants solid, safe and secure.
Sonella mat properties are impressive and well suited for commercial, institutional or home applications:
| abrasion resistant | acid resistant | alcohol resistant | anti-static |
| chemical resistant | high density | high elasticity | flame resistant |
| fungus resistant | puncture resistant | weather resistant | grease resistant |
| heat resistant | no heavy metals | moisture resistant | odor- low to none |
| oil resistant | oxidization resistant | solvent resistant | tear strength-high |
| traction-excellent | UV resistant | warm, soft feel | commercial rated |
Compare exervo™ Sonella & Tempo Exercise Mats |
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| Model | Dimensions | Material | Weight | Firmness | Recommendations |
| Sonella 12 | 72"L x 23.5"W x 1/2"H | Eco-friendly, non-toxic TPE | 2.5 lbs | Moderate with excellent support in a light mat. Our best value | Compact, lightweight, portable- great for home or taking to class. Suited for home use |
| Sonella 15 | 72"L x 23.5"W x 5/8"H | Eco-friendly, non-toxic TPE | 2.85 lbs | Moderate and thicker than the Sonella 12 for additional cushioning | Compact, lightweight, portable- great for home or taking to class. Suited for home use |
| Tempo | 72"L x 24W x 3/4"H | Highly durable, non-toxic, eco-friendly TPE | 4.8 lbs | Moderate and a bit firmer than the Sonella and thicker for greater support. Very stable under foot and ideal for pilates matwork, core exercises and therapy. Our best mat | Our best mat. Recommended for studios, facilities, YMCAs, hospitals or home matwork practitioners. Polished finish makes the mat easy to wipe off and keep clean |
A new mat that's safer for you and better for the planet. The TPE used in manufacturing Sonella mats is recyclable. This material can be reformed into new products reducing the waste stream. We are committed to offering better products that are safer for you and the environment.
References
Toxic at Any Speed: Chemicals in cars and the need for safe alternatives- A report by the Ecology Center, Authors Jeff Gearhart & Hans Posselt. January 2006.
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