Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium Thick Non Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for All Types of Yoga…
- Exercise Mat
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Lakeside Marrakesh
- 2.4 pounds
- Better rated than 64%
- More reviewed than 82%
A well made, good looking 5mm mat that holds its print over years of use, best paired with a towel for hot yoga and not the top pick for anyone needing thick knee cushioning.
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How it ranks among the 80 exercise mats we track
4.7★ across 5,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 80 exercise mats we track - how the scorecard works · full exercise mats data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Gaiam yoga mat is a 5mm thick, 68 x 24 inch PVC mat weighing 2.36 pounds, with a dual sided sticky texture for yoga, Pilates and floor workouts. It's built as a lightweight, everyday mat rather than a thick restorative pad.
- 5mm thick PVC mat weighing 2.36 lbs
- Standard 68 x 24 inch size
- 6P-free PVC, free of six phthalates
- Includes access to Gaiam's online yoga platform
Who it's for
Suits yoga and Pilates practitioners who want a lightweight, easy to roll mat for home or studio use. Less suited to those who need heavy knee cushioning or plan to do hot, sweaty sessions without a towel layer.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently liked the mat's grip on hardwood and its lasting print quality, with some using the same mat for years without the design wearing off. The main complaints were reduced grip once sweaty during hot yoga, an initial plastic smell, and thinness for anyone wanting more knee cushioning.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Grips hardwood floors reliably in normal conditions
- Rolls tight and travels easily at 2.36 lbs
- Print holds up for years without wearing off
- Gets slippery once sweaty, per hot yoga users
- Thin for anyone needing extra knee cushioning
- Plastic smell out of the box that takes weeks to fully clear for some
Performance notes
The dual sided textured surface grips a wooden or studio floor without sliding under normal conditions, though a couple of reviewers found it got slippery once sweat built up during hot yoga. The 6P-free PVC construction is described as free of six harmful phthalates, and any packaging odor is meant to clear after airing the mat out for a day or two.
Specifications
| Brand | Gaiam |
|---|---|
| Model | 05-64946 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 68 × 24 × 0.2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Color | Lakeside Marrakesh |
| Other details | |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Part Number | 05-64946 |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium Thick Non Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for All Types of Yoga…This product | 4.7 / 5 | 5,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
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| ProsourceFit Exercise Balance PadProsourceFit | 4.8 / 5 | 16,908 | 4.5 / 5 |
| bemaxx Gym Mats Set - 18 pcs EVA Interlocking Foam Floor Tiles (12.6"x12.6"x0.4") 18sqft…bemaxx | 4.4 / 5 | 21,635 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Gaiam 05-64946
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Gaiam yoga mat thick enough for knee sensitive users?
It's a 5mm mat, and while some reviewers found the cushioning enough for their knees, others specifically wished it were thicker for knee support.
Does the Gaiam mat work for hot yoga?
One reviewer found the grip became too slippery in hot, sweaty conditions and didn't recommend it for that use without a towel layer.
Does the plastic smell go away?
Reviewers who mentioned the smell said it faded within a few weeks of regular use or airing out.