Manual work

Cushions, bolsters, straps, and bags are handcrafted in our Hamburg studio. 

This allows us to produce flexibly according to demand, avoid surpluses, and pay attention to quality and details in every product. From the cut to the final stitch – for less waste, short transport routes, and quality you can feel.

Natural fur

By scratching the tree bark, a white rubbery liquid, latex, is released and collected in containers. Rubber trees can release latex over a very long period of time. They grow predominantly in Southeast Asia and Central and South America. Unfortunately, the climate in our latitudes is not suitable for growing rubber trees. You can find rubber in products such as baby pacifiers, shoe soles, condoms, car tires and of course yoga mats.

OM YA Design uses natural rubber as the base for all yoga mats. We chose this material because it is a renewable, biodegradable raw material and therefore one of the most natural materials used for yoga mats. The structure gives the mat a firm and stable hold on the floor, the texture is hard-wearing and the yoga mats are therefore very durable.

Rubber

Everything a good yoga mat needs: grip, stability, and flexibility. Natural weight that keeps the mat securely on the floor, while the elastic material pleasantly cushions your movements. This is exactly what natural rubber offers.

Natural rubber begins as latex – a milky liquid obtained by carefully tapping the bark of the rubber tree. 

The trees grow primarily in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia as well as Central and South America and can provide latex for many years. 

Cork

The surface of our PURE NATURAL yoga mats feels warm and comfortable. With its structured surface, it offers a non-slip base that ensures a firm grip during yoga exercises. Cork absorbs moisture, meaning the mat is non-slip even when sweating while remaining hygienic

We use this natural material for our OM YA Design yoga mats PURE NATURAL and our cork yoga blocks.

Microfiber

We use microfiber (from recycled PET bottles) for the surface of the SENSUAL FLOW yoga mats, the travel yoga mats and the children's yoga mats.

Microfibers are made from PET bottles using a recycling process. This means that recyclable materials that are already in circulation can continue to be used.