Great grip:Microfiber absorbs moisture, making the mat ideal for intensive yoga styles such as Bikram, Power, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Hot Yoga. In contrast to standard mats, more sweat provides more grip! Soft touch:The material is velvety soft and therefore provides luxurious comfort during your practice. This is great for normal and restorative styles like Hatha and Yin Yoga. It also makes your transitions between poses smoother than ever before.Hygienic:Keeping your mat clean becomes easy because microfiber withstands washing in the washing machine! Go to our Wash and care page to find our washing instructions for the FLXBL.Read more about the benefits of a microfiber yoga mat on our Mat Materials page