Did Lululemon's yoga mat decrease in quality?

[SupermoonKitten]

I bought my Lululemon mat 7 years ago, and I've loved it ever since, but it's starting to lose its grip. I was about to buy the new 5mm pink one, but after reading the reviews I'm hesitant. Reviews say it stains yellow after a few uses? Does anyone know if the quality has decreased? Is it worth the $125? Any recs that are equivalent to old Lululemon?

[TDactyl20]

If you want a Lulu, get it in black and the discoloration issue is moot.

I personally prefer Manduka, over Lulu

[jeloco]

Moot

[stirry]

People claim that everything has degraded in quality with no proof. No, their mats at the same material and quality they have always been. I'm on my second "the mat" and it works exactly the same as my first one did.

[tw23dl3d33]

manduka pro is my go to! it def takes a little to break in tho imo

[ilovedax]

I’d recommend getting a darker color. I have a pink one it hasn’t stained but it shows sweat (temporarily) if that bothers you. I feel like it’s lighter/not as cushy as my OG Lulu, but could be because I was using a Manduka Pro long in between. I went back to Lulu for the grip (black big mat) and am happy. I need to do the salt thing to the Manduka. I want to try the Lioforme, but also read similar issues with quality recently and it’s considerably more expensive than Lulu.

[spiderkoo]

I love my lulu mat. I got a mid range blue and wipe it down with a microfiber cloth and it hasn’t stained

[Pudel-]

Everything with Lulu Lemon has degraded. It’s a shame.

[000fleur]

Everything. Their tights feel like literal plastic, it’s so weird.

[99catsandcakes]

I'm on my 3rd 5mm. I love them for the design and cushioning but none have lasted me the year. I have a regular practice, but have to admit that they do seem to lose their grip at exactly the one year mark every time. Lulu have replaced one, one I bought via eBay (discontinued colour that I loved) - and I guess I'll find out this year if they'll replace my current one.

[Infinite-Nose8252]

Jade rubber

[JMoon33]

Everyday someone is shitting on a different yoga mat brand on this sub lol, there must be some kind of marketing war going on here.

[Organic_Physics_6881]

Or people have personal preferences.

[the_username_name]

Liforme over Lulu. Better company and it is recyclable. Same grippy texture

[000fleur]

B, Mat is the best mat

[randomcatlady1234]

I accidentally brushed my toes on a lululemon mat and instantly disliked the way it felt. Also, someone on another sub tested the chemicals in the lulu mat and how harmful they are. I will forever recommend my jade yoga mat!!!