Unwasted™ is Manduka’s commitment to lasting performance, nothing wasted. It’s our sustainability platform built on a simple idea: the most responsible product is the one that lasts. With Unwasted™, we design yoga essentials using materials and methods that reduce waste while never compromising performance.
At the heart of it is a simple principle: that good design shouldn’t create excess — it’s where innovation and intention coexist.
Our approach comes to life in three ways: through products designed with intention to minimize waste from the start, sustainable materials chosen for durability, and second-life programs that give products a chance to keep serving your practice.
That means being thoughtful not just about how our products are made, but what they’re made from. Every material we choose, recycled or not, is tested for real-world use and long-term performance. Because the most sustainable choice is the one that stays with you.
Unwasted™ isn’t a single step, it’s an ongoing practice. It’s how we move forward by learning, refining, and doing better where and when we can.
Almost Perfect:
A Little Off. A Lot to Love.
Not everything has to be flawless to be worth it, your practice included.
Every Manduka mat goes through a detailed inspection. Sometimes, a mat shows up with a small cosmetic flaw—a slight difference in thickness, a subtle shift in texture, a variation in length, or a color tone that falls outside our standards. None of these affect performance. But they do mean that mat doesn’t meet our visual standards.
That’s where our Almost Perfect mats come in.
These mats are built with the same materials, the same attention to detail, and the same performance standards that define every Manduka product. They’re just a little different—and we believe that’s something worth embracing.
You might notice:
- A slight variation in thickness or density
- A subtle texture difference
- A small length inconsistency
- A mild color variation
They’re still crafted to last. Still held to our highest standards. Just with a story of their own (and a second chance to support your practice).
Because perfection was never the point. Practice is.
Meet CAS.
Casual, redefined.
This is your off-the-mat uniform: easy to wear, intentionally made, and built with comfort in mind.
The CAS Collection was created with a zero-waste patterning process that minimizes excess at the source. No gimmicks. Just better construction.
Each piece is made from a soft, breathable blend of hemp and organic cotton fleece that’s light enough to move with you, cozy enough to live in. It’s casual wear, the Manduka way. Conscious construction. Everyday comfort. Nothing wasted.
Built to Last.
Designed to Evolve.
We’re still learning. Still working on it.
Unwasted™ is our way of doing better (day by day, piece by piece).
We know a lot of promises get made in this space. But this isn’t about saying the right thing, it’s about doing the right thing, even when it takes time.
We’re making thoughtful changes, staying curious, and holding ourselves to a higher standard, not just once, but over time.
And we’ll keep sharing the progress, the lessons, and the honest in-betweens along the way.
Because for us, sustainability isn’t a milestone. It’s something we return to—again and again.
