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[bobf <bobford79 AT yahoo.com>]

I was just trying to explain the material but don't know what it is called.  
Yes, it was a thin mat, I don't know about yoga, but definitely thin.  Good 
luck....................................

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--- On Thu, 12/18/08, EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net> wrote:

> From: EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Homestead] Homemade exercise mat
> To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
> Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 8:58 PM
> bobf wrote:
> > Bev, I don't know what the material is called or
> where you would find
> >  it, but most exercise mats are made of a slick
> material that repels 
> > moisture (sweat).  You can buy them really cheap,
> second-hand in a 
> > city, but you probably wouldn't have as much
> access there.  I bought 
> > one for a dollar for use in my backyard several years
> ago.  The 
> > people had owned a small health club, and were selling
> mats, 
> > equipment , etc.
> 
> I think you are talking about yoga mats, thin little
> mats..right?  Those
> types of mats are used to give traction more than for the
> cushion.
> I researched mat thickness and exercise specifics, then
> talked to my doc
> about this.  She recommended a minimum of 2" for joint
> cushioning, which
> is about equivalent to martial arts mats. Tumbling mats are
> even
> thicker.  As it happened, I had a 2" foam mat.
> I went to Hancocks in Rome on Tuesday to buy thread for my
> rug and
> such..I rarely get over to Rome, but if I need a zipper,
> that is where I
> will need to go.  Point is, Bob, that I really don't
> want to buy
> anything.  I have the foam, I have the material, I just
> need a good
> design.  As long as the mat cushions my joints and is
> washable and safe,
> I'm good.
> Thanks..
> 
> Bev
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