Category Archives: Material Matters

Sustainability at Natura Dura

What we’re made of. What we’re working toward. Why materials matter Most yoga gear is built for margin, not for the planet.PVC, EVA foam, and laminated plastics stick around for centuries. We chose slower materials that return to the earth. What our products are made of Cork Yoga Mat Cork Yoga Block Stainless Steel Bottle […]

Cork, Cell by Cell

Hands gently wiping a cork yoga mat with a damp cotton cloth under warm, natural light.

You can’t rush cork.It rises through the oak’s bark like a slow exhale, sealing each cell with suberin—an elastic, water-repelling layer that lets the tree breathe without losing itself. Farmers in Portugal call the first harvest “virgin cork.” They wait nine more years before touching the trunk again. Time is the only tool sharp enough […]