FAQ'S
What is the difference between eQua® and yogitoes®?
The main difference is the feel of the towel, as both eQua® and yogitoes® towels will absorb sweat and offer excellent grip in even the sweatiest of situations. However, due to their design, they offer a different experience when practicing!
- The eQua® towel is a smooth and soft experience and it features a moisture activated grip.
- The yogitoes® towel is a textured and tactile experience because of the silicone nubs and is grippy in wet conditions.
For further towel guidance, check out our Guide to Yoga Towels!
What does a yoga towel do?
Whilst practicing yoga is a low impact activity do not underestimate how hot this can get. There will be times that you begin to sweat, when your hands and feet begin to get moist causing you to slip. A yoga towel can help with this. The majority of yoga mats are closed cell top surface (see our Mat Care Guide) which means moisture will not get absorbed in the mat and can create a moist layer between your mat and your hands. Thus creating the feeling of slipping. It’s normal. And everyone goes through it. But a hand towel can help in those times. It’s small and can be next to you while practicing.
When you feel slip beginning to happen, placing a yoga hand towel on the mat under your hands will absorb your sweat and provide the missing grip. As everyone is different this can also happen at your feet and so with its size you can easily move it around the mat to where you need the grip. It’s our favourite tool for any yogi as slip is the biggest physical challenge in yoga, every class and every person can have a different experience every day, so this simple tool can help make your experience a little less unpredictable.
For further towel guidance, check out our Guide to Yoga Towels!
I practice hot yoga and I slip during practice - what do you recommend?
We recommend to pair your practice with a full yoga mat towel: yogitoes® Mat Towel or eQua® Mat Towel.
Full mat towels are for when your body sweats and drips from head to toe all over the mat. The towel absorbs the moisture falling from you thus activating the grip where you need it in the hands and feet and more importantly removing any pooling of sweat on the mat, making the class still comfortable as you lie on your mat for all floor based asanas. It’s never comfortable trying to relax in Savasana ling in pools of sweat. The yogitoes® towels have the most absorbency (higher saturation) compared to the eQua® Towel. If you sweat heavily during your hot yoga class and want to ensure absorption for comfort while you want a firm hold to the mat with the silicone nubs and a great grip for your hands and feet, we recommend the yogitoes®. The eQua® towels will have a faster and better first sweat activated grip but will start to weaken once it is saturated with sweat and might start to bunch under the feet when forced when saturated.
So if absorption is the priority yogitoes® towels will support your practice the best, if fast grip is the priority then eQua towels will support your practice best.
I practice power flow and I slip during practice when I start building heat - what do you recommend?
We recommend to pair your practice with a yogitoes® Hand Towel.
A yogitoes hand towel is excellent for the heavy yoga flow practices where a solid hand or foot holding is required. The extra grip of the nubs of the towel will hold the towel in place in the positions where the grip is essential to the mat and yogi. For example, if you need the grip such as in Ashtanga yoga where you are moving with heat, but not dripping as in hot yoga, the yogitoes® Hand Towel is perfect for that extra grip when the heat starts to build up.
I practice various types of yoga and I slip specifically on my hands and feet part way through a practice when I start building heat - what do you recommend?
We recommend to pair your practice with an eQua® Hand Towel.
When you feel slip begin to happen, placing a yoga hand towel on the mat under your hands will absorb your sweat and provide the missing grip. As everyone is different this can also happen at your feet and so with its size you can easily move it around the mat to where you need the grip or your feet can use it when in warrior lunge poses for your front foot. The towel provides a barrier for sweat absorption and will add traction to sweaty palms or feet. It’s our favourite tool for any yogi as slip is the biggest physical challenge in yoga, every class and every person can have a different experience every day, so this simple tool that can be kept next to your mat like a block, strap, water bottle can help make your experience be a little more smooth. The eQua® yoga hand towel is the perfect accessory to any yoga mat.
Why only a hand towel and not a full yoga mat towel? A full mat towel is used for hot yoga. This means the yogi has to be warm and sweating all over to make the mat work as yogitoes® and eQua towels are sweat or moisture activated. If you only slip from the hands, the small amount of moisture on your hands will activate a hand towel keeping you in place.
I practice various type of yoga and I slip immediately with dry hands - what do you recommend?
If you are not warm or sweating or you are slipping immediately then read our Guide to Less Slip. As it is you and a full towel will only make it worse. You might have to work on your core basics, learn more about mat care or even avoid hand cream.
YOGITOES® YOGA MAT TOWEL
DO THE YOGITOES® TOWELS HAVE A TOP AND A BOTTOM SIDE?
The yogitoes® towel does indeed have a designated top and bottom. The patented Skidless technology grips to your mat and prevents slipping no matter how much you move or sweat. The smooth side without the silicone nubs is meant to provide a luxurious feeling on your hands and feet.
WHAT ARE YOGITOES® TOWELS MADE OF?
The yogitoes® towel is made with recycled materials. A woven texture on both sides, the fabric is comprised of 10% Nylon, 50% Recycled Polyester, 40% Virgin Polyester and the skidless nubs are 100% silicone. Made from at least 4 recycled plastic water bottles.
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY YOGITOES® TOWEL?
We recommend machine washing with cold water and like colors, tumble dry low or hang dry and do not bleach. We do not recommend using dryer sheets, fabric softeners or detergents with fabric softener, as they will make the surface of your yogitoes® slick.
We use dyes that are heavy metal/azo/lead free and much better for the planet, so deeper colors may require multiple, separate washings to remove excess dye. Some dye loss may continue beyond the initial separate washings, so use caution when practicing on light colored mats or in light colored clothing. Be sure to avoid rolling up a damp yogitoes® with your mat.
As a note, it is possible for shrinking to occur if washed in warm water and/or dried in heat.
WHEN DO I USE A YOGITOES® YOGA TOWEL?
This ultra absorbent, lightweight towel will help prevent slipping as your start to flow and sweat. When you start to notice that you need some extra traction during your practice, just lay the towel over your mat! These towels have silicone nubs on the bottom to grip to your mat and keep you in place.
Ideal for:
- Sweaty practices like hot yoga and functions as an absorbent layer between you and your mat
- Topper on studio mats if you don't want to bring your own mat. It's practical and lightweight to carry with you and easy to clean after use
Tips: Before beginning practice, lightly mist the top side of the towel to ensure superior grip from start to finish.
For further towel guidance, check out our Guide to Yoga Towels!
WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE YOGITOES®?
The standard dimension of the yogitoes® is 172cm x 61cm, 0,48 kg. There is also an option for 182cm in length in the color onyx (black).
EQUA® YOGA MAT TOWEL
WHEN DO I USE AN EQUA® MAT TOWEL?
When laid down over your yoga mat, this high performance yoga towel provides a barrier for sweat absorption and will add traction to sweaty palms and feet. The beauty of our eQua® towels is that the fabric becomes slip-resistant when damp. In other words, the more drippy, the more grippy!
Before beginning practice, lightly mist both sides of the towel to ensure superior grip from start to finish or simply lay the towel over your mat when you start to notice you need some additional traction!
The eQua® Towel also doubles as a germ-free gym towel to absorb perspiration, a meditation shawl to stay warm during cool sitting sessions, and a travel or hiking towel that takes up minimal packing space.
For further towel guidance, check out our Guide to Yoga Towels!
WHAT IS THE EQUA® TOWEL MADE OF?
The eQua® Towel is made of a proprietary microfiber material that is ultra-luxurious to the touch. The suede-like texture is on both sides and the microfiber fabric is comprised of 80% polyester and 20% nylon. The super absorbent, quick drying fabric is sheered and brushed for additional softness.
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY EQUA® MAT TOWEL?
We recommend washing with cold water and like colors, tumble dry low or hang dry and do not bleach. We do not recommend using dryer sheets, fabric softeners or detergents with fabric softener, as they will make the surface of your eQua Towel slick.
We use dyes that are heavy metal/azo/lead free and much better for the planet, so deeper colors may require multiple, separate washings to remove excess dye. Some dye loss may continue beyond the initial separate washings, so use caution when practicing on light colored mats or in light colored clothing. Be sure to avoid rolling up a damp eQua® Towel with your mat.
As a note, it is possible for shrinking to occur if washed in warm water and/or dried in heat.
WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE MAT TOWEL?
The eQua® mat towel is 182cm x 67cm.
HOW DO I USE A EQUA® YOGA MAT TOWEL?
When laid down over your yoga mat, this high performance yoga towel provides a barrier for sweat absorption and will add traction to sweaty palms and feet. The eQua® towels become slip-resistant when damp. Its soft, suede-like, microfiber fabric is ultra absorbent, exceptionally durable and incredibly quick drying to give you great traction during even your sweatiest practices. Designed with yoga in mind and easily transitions to a beach, surf, travel, gym or workout towel. The eQua® Towels also doubles as a germ-free gym towel to absorb perspiration, a meditation shawl to stay warm during cool sitting sessions, and a travel or hiking towel that takes up minimal packing space.
EQUA® YOGA HAND TOWEL
WHEN DO I USE AN EQUA® YOGA HAND TOWEL?
If a full-size yoga towel isn't your thing, but you need some additional traction then the eQua® yoga hand towel is the answer! The eQua® yoga hand towel is the perfect accessory to any yoga mat. Just lay the towel on your mat wherever extra traction is needed. The towel provides a barrier for sweat absorption and will add traction to sweaty palms or feet.
The beauty of our eQua® towels is that the fabric becomes slip-resistant when damp. In other words, the more drippy, the more grippy! Before beginning practice, lightly mist both sides of the towel to ensure superior grip from start to finish or simply lay the towel over your mat when you start to notice you need some additional traction!
The eQua® Towel also doubles as a germ-free gym towel to absorb perspiration, a meditation shawl to stay warm during cool sitting sessions, and a travel or hiking towel that takes up minimal packing space.
For further towel guidance, check out our Guide to Yoga Towels!
WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE HAND TOWEL?
The eQua® hand towel is 40cm x 67cm.
HOW DO I CARE FOR THE EQUA® HAND TOWEL?
We recommend washing with cold water and like colors, tumble dry low or hang dry and do not bleach. We do not recommend using dryer sheets, fabric softeners or detergents with fabric softener, as they will make the surface of your eQua Towel slick.
We use dyes that are heavy metal/azo/lead free and much better for the planet, so deeper colors may require multiple, separate washings to remove excess dye. Some dye loss may continue beyond the initial separate washings, so use caution when practicing on light colored mats or in light colored clothing. Be sure to avoid rolling up a damp eQua® Towel with your mat.
As a note, it is possible for shrinking to occur if washed in warm water and/or dried in heat.
For further towel guidance, check out our Guide to Yoga Towels!
YOGITOES+ YOGA MAT TOWEL
WHAT MAKES THE YOGITOES+ SPECIAL?
Yogitoes+ is a sustainable high-performance yoga towel made with Repreve® performance fibers. Designed to provide the perfect balance between sustainability and superior yoga performance. Made with Repreve fibers that don't compromise high performance yoga standards such as absorbency, durability and wet grip. Yogitoes+ is our most eco-conscious towel, representing another step towards elevating our sustainability goals. Each yogitoes+ towel is made from 11 post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, which contribute to reducing the billions of plastic bottles thrown away each year that can take 1000 years to degrade.
Key Features of the Yogitoes+
- Best in class for sustainability 83% recycled content
- Made from 11 post-consumer recycled water bottles
- 50% more absorbent than the competition - perfect for hot yoga
- Skidless Silicone Technology - silicone dots hold your towel in place
- FSC Cerfitief eco kraft paper packaging with a recycled blend plastic hanger
WHEN DO I USE A YOGITOES+ TOWEL?
This ultra absorbent, lightweight towel will help prevent slipping as your start to flow and sweat. When you start to notice that you need some extra traction during your practice, just lay the towel over your mat! These towels have silicone nubs on the bottom to grip to your mat and keep you in place.
Ideal for:
- Sweaty practices like hot yoga and functions as an absorbent layer between you and your mat
- Topper on studio mats if you don't want to bring your own mat. It's practical and lightweight to carry with you and easy to clean after use
Tips: Before beginning practice, lightly mist the top side of the towel to ensure superior grip from start to finish.
For further towel guidance, check out our Guide to Yoga Towels!
WHAT ARE THE YOGITOES+ TOWELS MADE OF?
Each yogitoes+ towel is made from 11 post-consumer recycled plastic bottles which contribute to reducing the billions of bottles thrown away each year and thousands of years they take to degrade. Comprised of 83% Recycled Polyester (44% Repreve® & 39% Recycled Polyester); 17% Nylon
WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE YOGITOES+ TOWELS?
The standard dimension of the yogitoes+ is 180cm x 61cm, 0,44 kg.
DO YOGITOES+ TOWELS HAVE A TOP AND A BOTTOM SIDE?
The yogitoes+ does indeed have a designated top and bottom. The patented Skidless technology grips to your mat and prevents slipping no matter how much you move or sweat. The smooth side without the silicone nubs is meant to provide a luxurious feeling on your hands and feet.
HOW DO I CARE FOR THE YOGITOES+ TOWEL?
Machine wash cold with like colors. Deeper colors may require multiple, separate washings to remove excess dye. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Do not bleach. Do not use dryer sheets, fabric softeners or detergents with fabric softener, as they will make the surface of your yogitoes® slick. Because some dye loss may continue beyond the initial separate washings, use caution when practicing on light colored mats or in light colored clothing.
