“Lasts a Lifetime”—But Then What?

Okay, let’s give PER a moment. Brands say it’s so tough it’ll be your mat for life. I get the appeal—who doesn’t love gear that hangs in there? A PER mat might grip your warrior pose for years, outlasting cheaper plastics. But “lifetime” isn’t as rosy as it sounds:

Worn Out, Not Gone: Even the toughest mat gets grimy or loses its spark—maybe in five years, maybe ten. When you’re ready to move on, that PER mat doesn’t. It’s not welcome in compost piles like our cork. It’s headed for a landfill, piling up with millions of other mats, lingering like an uninvited guest.

Burning Trouble: If someone tries to burn it, PER can cough up nasty chemicals, polluting the air we all share. Our mats? They don’t need flames—they return to the ground, soft and silent.

Recycling Dream: Recycling sounds nice, but for PER, it’s a long shot. Most places can’t handle its plastic mix, so it ends up dumped anyway. Compare that to rubber, which can become playground turf, or cork, mulched for gardens. That’s the cycle aesh fit believe in.

Where Does PER Land?

So, you’ve loved your PER mat, but it’s time to say goodbye. Here’s its next chapter, and it’s not pretty:

Landfill Limbo: Most PER mats get tossed into dumps, joining a mountain of plastic that won’t budge. They break into tiny pieces over time, sneaking into soil and seas—our oceans are already choking on plastic, and PER just adds to the heartbreak.

Toxic Farewell: If burned, PER releases fumes that aren’t kind to anyone nearby. I’d rather know my mat’s ending is as gentle as its start, like our cork curling back into the earth.

Lost Chance: Recycling’s rare for PER—too tricky, too costly. Meanwhile, aesh mats offer a way to close the loop, giving back to nature instead of taking away.

ÆSH Heart: Mats That Give Back

I dreamed up æsh fit co to make mats that feel like a warm hug—for you and the planet. Our curved cork and rubber mats aren’t just gear; they’re a promise. They cradle your Pilates twists and yoga bends with grippy, plush love, then return to nature when their journey’s done. No tricks, no toxins—just truth. Our community’s saying it loud: “This mat feels like a cozy hug—plush, no chemical whiff!” Another friend shared, “The curves make every move feel like it belongs.” That’s the kind of flow I want for you.

Choose a Mat That Matches Your Soul

Your mat’s your sacred space—where you stretch, sweat, and find calm. PER’s “eco” shine and “lifetime” boasts might catch your eye, but its plastic heart weighs heavy on the earth. At æsh, we’re crafting mats that live lightly, let’s flow together, tread lightly on mother earth.