How do I care for my Movement Mat?
Daily care:
- Shake after each use.
- If your mat needs drying after a hot practice, or airing out, hang in direct sunlight.
Weekly care:
- You may want to gently vacuum both sides once per week if you use it every day. Use only the sucking mechanism (do not use the brush or beater bar of a vcauum) to preserve the condition of the fibres.
Wool shedding:
- Your Move to Wool movement mat will shed wool fibres at the beginning of its life. This is similar to wool carpets, which shed loose fibres, especially when new.
- Being 100% natural, wool fibres are not all uniform in length. Therefore, when wool carpets or mats are exposed to rubbing or friction, any shorter, loose fibres will work their way free and shed at the surface. This is what we call wool shedding.
- You may find that wool shedding occurs more on the underside of the movement mat.
- Any surface-level shedded wool can be gently rubbed and plucked/lifted away from the surface of the mat.
- Wool shedding is normal for any wool carpet or mat and will lessen over time.
Washing:
- Your mat will not need washing often due to its natural self-cleaning properties.
- Spot clean using a small amount of wool detergent. Remove residue with a clean damp cloth.
- Avoid: Softeners, brighteners, shampoo, bleach; do not hand wash in hot water, machine wash, tumble dry or iron; spray with perfume.
Long-term storage instructions:
- Always hand wash your Movement Mat before storing it for an extended period of time.
- Keep it in an airtight bag with a dry lavender sachet for maximum preservation.
Which side of the wool movement mat should I use?
We recommend you use the side of the movement mat with the Move to Wool logo on as the top side of the mat. Over time this logo will wear off, but we are OK with that! One of the natural benefits of wool is that it is fire-retardent, so when we ‘singe’ the logo on using a laser machine, we know this is not forever. The surface wool fibres will over time be released and the logo will wear off.
What movement practices is my movement mat suitable for?
The Move to Wool mat is more than a mat. It is a soft landing place, a space to return to yourself.
Made from 100% pure wool, it brings the grounding qualities of nature into your practice. Gentle yet supportive, it’s beautifully suited to yin and restorative yoga, yoga nidra, slow embodied movement, stretching, meditation, breathwork, and sound journeys.
When your body calls for vigour and pace, a mat with added grip will support that flow. When you are drawn to gentle movement, calm and connection, the Move to Wool Mat is here to hold you as you soften, slow down, and return to presence.
The Move to Wool Mat is a nurturing sanctuary, inviting you towards the nourishment of slower practices.
Is the movement mat 100% pure and natural?
Your Move to Wool movement mats are made of 100% pure wool and nothing else!
Your movement mat has been proudly brought to life with minimal processing, supporting your health, wellbeing and the planet.
Due to the 100% natural composition and minimal processing of your Movement Mat you may notice some of nature’s beautiful imperfections remain within the wool, such as seeds and other organic matter. This is completely natural and harmless. Your Movement Mat may also have a natural aroma of lanolin which is an amazing natural occurrence in the wool which repels water, dust and bacteria keeping your mat naturally clean. If you prefer to minimise the aroma, simply hang your mat in the sun for a day, turning a few times. Alternatively, choose your favourite essential oil, dilute two to three drops with 500ml of water and lightly spritz your mat.
Move to Wool uses only 100% all-natural, biodegradable, sustainable, renewable and recyclable materials. Our products are free from chemicals (including dyes) and synthetics (including latex and PETs.)
Where is my order?
We know you are excited to receive and unbox your wool movement mat! So we do our very best to ship your order within 48 hours. If you live at a rural delivery address, your mail may take a day or two longer to be delivered to your door. If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch: hello@movetowool.co.nz
How do you use any information that I give you?
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