Gaiam Dry-Grip Yoga Mat - 5mm Thick Non-Slip Exercise & Fitness Mat for Standard or Hot Yoga, Pilates and Floor Workouts…
Best for
Best for hot yoga / sweat grip
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Current price
$30.88
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
11 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Gaiam Dry-Grip is the most-cited budget option specifically for hot and sweaty practice. outdoorgearlab, a high-trust testing source, notes its soft 5mm cushion and silky-smooth surface but recommends buffing it because the surface dye can rub off. On r/yoga the picture is genuinely mixed: several hot-yoga users say it absorbs sweat well with no towel needed, while others report the top layer peeling after a few months or hands slipping in downward dog.
What reviewers liked
- Moisture-wicking dry-grip topcoat praised by hot-yoga users for staying grippy when wet
- High-trust testing confirms a soft, comfortable 5mm cushion
- Affordable and rubber-free, an option for latex-sensitive users
Where it falls short
- High-trust testing and r/yoga users both report the surface coating/dye can rub off or peel over time
- Some users still report slipping in downward dog despite the dry-grip claim
- Lowest Amazon rating among the picks at 4.2
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Across the reviewers we read, the Gaiam Dry-Grip is the most-cited budget option specifically for hot and sweaty practice. outdoorgearlab, a high-trust testing source, notes its soft 5mm cushion and silky-smooth surface but recommends buffing it because the surface dye can rub off. On r/yoga the picture is genuinely mixed: several hot-yoga users say it absorbs sweat well with no towel needed, while others report the top layer peeling after a few months or hands slipping in downward dog. The 4.2 Amazon rating reflects that split.
- Thick Yoga Mat - The Gaiam 5 mm thick dry-grip yoga mats are durable everyday exercise mats that help provide additional cushioning for your joints during any yoga or fitness routine. They feature a non-slip coating for a stronger grip in all yoga poses.
- Non-Slip Grip - This yoga mat has a stay-dry topcoat to provide excellent traction and superior grip so you can stay focused on holding yoga poses for extended periods of time. The coating also helps wick away sweat and is designed for all sorts of poses.
- Great for Hot Yoga - The textured, coated surface is made for working up a sweat during hot yoga sessions and holds up well in that environment. Theses hot yoga mat have a nonslip surface that lets you pose longer and stretch deeply with ease.
- Firm Cushioning - Our padded yoga mat has a firm cushion support to help your muscles and joints feel more comfortable during intense poses whether standing or stretching on the floor.
- Length - The Gaiam yoga mat measures 68 inches L x 24 inches W (172.72 cm L x 60.96 cm W). This fitness mat is rubber-free and latex-free. They are made of PU and PVC. Find your perfect mat(ch) with Gaiam's cute yoga mats.
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I've had my same old Gaiam mat for well over a decade now and still love it. The material is indeed slippery when brand new. If you wipe it down ...
Get the 5mm thickness one if you go this 's definitely my favorite. It's cushy without being overly thick ・ it's not super grippy ・ it's ...
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