The Manduka X Mat is designed for athletes ready to add a professional quality mat to their arsenal of workout tools. Ideal for multi-purpose use, its portable enough to carry to and from the gym, field, studio and home. Superior density and cushioning provide both joint protection and comfort. The Manduka X mat has a closed-cell surface, which will never absorb moisture. Because of this, if you are warm/sweaty at all, the mat will feel slippery, so we always recommend pairing it with one of our hand towels to absorb moisture and provide extra traction or to apply our yoga grip gel during your practice. If you're practicing hot yoga, we recommend a mat towel for full mat coverage.