Help Center - Hot Yoga Towels

Help Center - Hot Yoga Towels

Hot Yoga Towels

What’s the Difference Between eQua® and yogitoes®?

Both eQua® and yogitoes® towels are designed to absorb sweat and provide excellent grip, even in the sweatiest of classes. The difference is in their feel and design:

  • eQua® Hot Yoga Towel: Smooth and soft, featuring a moisture-activated grip for a gentle, secure practice.

  • yogitoes® Hot Yoga Towel: Textured and tactile, with silicone nubs that give extra grip in wet conditions.

Both offer great performance, but the experience on your hands and feet can feel quite different depending on which towel you choose.

For more tips on choosing the right towel, check out our Guide to Hot Yoga Towels.

What Does a Yoga Towel Do?

Even though yoga is low-impact, it can get surprisingly sweaty. Moisture on your hands and feet can make your mat slippery, creating a challenge for balance and stability. Most yoga mats have a closed-cell surface (see our Mat Care Guide), which means sweat can’t absorb into the mat instead, it can sit on top, causing slipping.

A yoga towel solves this by absorbing sweat exactly where you need it.

  • Keep a small hand towel nearby to place under your hands or feet when you feel slip starting.

  • Its portable size allows you to move it wherever extra grip is needed.

For many yogis, a towel is a simple but essential tool, helping reduce unpredictability and making your practice feel more secure every class, every day.

For more guidance, check out our Guide to Hot Yoga Towels.

I Practice Hot Yoga and I Slip During Class – What Do You Recommend?

For hot yoga, we recommend using a full hot yoga mat towel: either yogitoes® or eQua®.

  • Full mat towels are perfect when sweat drips from head to toe. They absorb moisture, activate grip where you need it most, and prevent pools of sweat on the mat keeping you comfortable during floor-based poses and Savasana.

  • yogitoes® Hot Yoga Towels have the highest absorbency, making them ideal if you sweat heavily and want a firm, consistent grip on both hands and feet.

  • eQua® Hot Yoga Towels offer fast, first-sweat grip but may weaken once fully saturated and can bunch under the feet if overused.

Summary:

  • Priority on absorption → yogitoes®

  • Priority on fast grip → eQua®

I Practice Power Flow Yoga and Slip When Heat Builds – What Do You Recommend?

For power flow or heated flow practices, try a yogitoes® Hand Towel.

  • Hand towels are perfect for localized grip on your hands or feet during dynamic sequences.

  • The silicone nubs hold the towel in place, providing traction where it’s essential — for example in Ashtanga or vigorous flow classes where the heat builds but you’re not dripping all over.

I Practice Various Types of Yoga and Slip on Hands or Feet Mid-Practice – What Do You Recommend?

We recommend an eQua® Hand Towel. 

  • Place it under your hands (or feet) when you feel slip beginning.

  • The towel absorbs sweat and adds traction, giving extra stability for poses like Warrior or Plank.

  • Its compact size makes it easy to move around the mat wherever grip is needed.

Why a hand towel instead of a full mat towel?

  • Full mat towels are designed for hot yoga, where the body is fully sweating.

  • If slipping is only happening on your hands, a hand towel is activated by the small amount of moisture on your palms, giving grip without extra bulk.

I Practice Yoga and Slip Immediately with Dry Hands – What Do You Recommend?

If you slip before warming up or without sweat, a towel alone won’t help.

We recommend checking out our Guide to Less Slip, which covers:

  • Core basics for stability

  • Proper mat care

  • Avoiding oils or creams on your hands

Sometimes, the issue isn’t the mat or towel — it’s technique, grip, or preparation.

yogitoes® Hot Yoga Mat Towel

Does the yogitoes® Towel Have a Top and Bottom Side?

Yes! The yogitoes® towel has a designated top and bottom:

  • Bottom side: Features patented Skidless® technology that grips your mat to prevent slipping, no matter how much you move or sweat.

  • Top side: Smooth and soft, providing a luxurious feel for your hands and feet during practice.

What Are yogitoes® Hot Yoga Towels Made Of?

The towel is made from recycled and eco-conscious materials:

  • 10% Nylon

  • 50% Recycled Polyester

  • 40% Virgin Polyester

  • Skidless nubs: 100% silicone

Each towel is made from at least 4 recycled plastic water bottles, combining sustainability, durability, and performance. The woven texture on both sides ensures grip and comfort.

How Do I Care for My yogitoes® Hot Yoga Towel?

  • Machine wash cold with like colors.

  • Tumble dry low or hang dry.

  • Do not bleach.

  • Avoid dryer sheets, fabric softeners, or detergents containing softeners, as they can make the surface slippery.

Additional tips:

  • The dyes used are heavy metal, azo, and lead-free, so deep colors may require multiple washes to remove excess dye. Avoid practicing on light-colored mats or clothing until the towel is fully washed.

  • Do not roll up a damp towel with your mat.

  • Shrinking can occur if washed in warm water or dried with heat, so always follow care instructions for best results.

When to Use a yogitoes® Hot Yoga Mat Towel

The yogitoes® towel is ultra-absorbent and lightweight, designed to help prevent slipping as you flow and sweat. Whenever you notice your hands or feet starting to slide, simply lay the towel over your mat. The silicone nubs on the bottom grip your mat, keeping it securely in place throughout your practice.

Perfect for:

  • Sweaty practices like hot yoga — acts as an absorbent layer between you and your mat.

  • Using on studio mats if you don’t want to bring your own. It’s practical, lightweight, and easy to carry and clean.

Pro Tip: Before you start your practice, lightly mist the top of the towel for superior grip from start to finish.

For more guidance, check out our Guide to Hot Yoga Towels!

yogitoes® Hot Yoga Mat Towel – Dimensions

  • Standard: 172 cm x 61 cm, 0.48 kg

  • Onyx/Black option: 182 cm length

eQua® Hot Yoga Mat Towel

When to Use:
Lay the eQua® towel over your yoga mat to absorb sweat and add traction for your hands and feet. The fabric becomes slip-resistant when damp the more you sweat, the grippier it gets!

Tips for Use:

  • Lightly mist both sides before practice for superior grip.

  • Alternatively, place it on your mat once you notice you need extra traction.

Extra Uses:

  • Germ-free gym towel to absorb sweat

  • Meditation shawl for warmth during cool sessions

  • Travel or hiking towel compact and lightweight

For more information, see our Guide to Hot Yoga Towels.

What the eQua® Hot Yoga Towel is Made Of

The eQua® towel is crafted from a proprietary microfiber material that feels ultra-luxurious. Both sides feature a suede-like texture, and the microfiber blend is 80% polyester and 20% nylon. The fabric is super absorbent, quick-drying, and has been sheered and brushed for extra softness.

How to Care for Your eQua® Hot Yoga Towel

  • Wash with cold water and like colors.

  • Tumble dry low or hang to dry do not bleach.

  • Avoid dryer sheets, fabric softeners, or detergents containing softeners, as they can make the towel slick.

  • Deep colors may require multiple separate washes to remove excess dye. Use caution when practicing on light-colored mats or clothing until the towel is fully washed.

  • Do not roll up a damp towel with your mat.

  • Shrinking may occur if washed or dried with heat.

eQua® Hot Yoga Mat Towel

Dimensions: 182 cm x 67 cm

How to Use:
Lay the eQua® towel over your yoga mat to absorb sweat and add traction for your hands and feet. The towel becomes slip-resistant when damp, thanks to its soft, suede-like microfiber fabric. It’s ultra-absorbent, quick-drying, and durable, giving you excellent grip even during your sweatiest practices.

Versatile Uses:

  • Yoga mat topper for hot yoga or studio mats

  • Germ-free gym towel to absorb sweat

  • Meditation shawl for warmth during cool sessions

  • Travel or hiking towel lightweight and compact

eQua® Yoga Hand Towel

When to Use:
If you don’t need a full mat towel but want extra traction, the eQua® hand towel is perfect. Simply place it wherever you need more grip under your hands or feet. The fabric becomes grippier when damp, so the more you sweat, the better it works.

Tips for Use:

  • Lightly mist both sides before practice for optimal grip

  • Place it on your mat whenever you start to notice slipping

Extra Uses:

  • Gym towel for sweat absorption

  • Meditation shawl for warmth

  • Travel or hiking towel compact and easy to carry

For detailed guidance, check out our Guide to Yoga Towels.

eQua® Yoga Hand Towel

Dimensions: 40 cm x 67 cm

How to Use:
If you don’t need a full-size yoga towel but want extra traction, the eQua® hand towel is perfect. Place it under your hands or feet wherever you feel slipping. The fabric becomes grippier when damp, so it adapts to your sweat for maximum stability.

Care Instructions:

  • Wash in cold water with like colors

  • Tumble dry low or hang dry

  • Do not bleach

  • Avoid dryer sheets, fabric softeners, or detergents with softener they make the towel slick

  • Note: Shrinking can occur if washed in warm water or dried with heat

Eco-Friendly Details:

  • Dyes are heavy metal/azo/lead free

  • Deep colors may require multiple washes to remove excess dye

  • Avoid rolling up a damp towel with your mat to preserve its lifespan

For more guidance, see our Guide to Hot Yoga Towels.

yogitoes+ Yoga Mat Towel

What Makes It Special:
The yogitoes+ is a sustainable, high-performance yoga towel made with Repreve® performance fibers. It balances eco-consciousness with superior yoga performance absorbency, durability, and wet grip are uncompromised. Each towel is made from 11 post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, helping reduce plastic waste that takes centuries to decompose.

Key Features:

  • 83% recycled content best in class for sustainability

  • 50% more absorbent than competitors, perfect for hot yoga

  • Skidless Silicone Technology keeps the towel in place

  • Eco-friendly packaging: FSC-certified kraft paper with recycled plastic hanger

When to Use:
Use the yogitoes+ as a full mat towel for sweaty practices like hot yoga or as a topper on studio mats. The silicone nubs grip the mat and prevent slipping, while the towel absorbs moisture for comfort and safety.

Tips:

  • Lightly mist the top side before practice for superior grip

  • Lightweight and portable easy to carry and clean

For more guidance, see our Guide to Yoga Towels.

yogitoes+ Yoga Mat Towel

Materials:
Each towel is made from 11 post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, helping reduce plastic waste that takes thousands of years to degrade. Composition:

  • 83% Recycled Polyester (44% Repreve® & 39% Recycled Polyester)

  • 17% Nylon

Dimensions & Weight:

  • Standard: 180 cm x 61 cm

  • Weight: 0.44 kg

Top & Bottom:
The towel has a designated top and bottom:

  • Silicone nubs side: grips the mat to prevent slipping

  • Smooth side: provides a soft, luxurious feel for hands and feet

Care Instructions:

  • Machine wash cold with like colors

  • Tumble dry low or hang to dry

  • Do not bleach

  • Avoid dryer sheets, fabric softeners, or detergents with softener they make the towel slick

  • Deep colors may require multiple separate washes to remove excess dye

  • Use caution when practicing on light-colored mats or clothing, and avoid rolling up a damp towel

 

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