Liforme’s GripForMe surface sits at the center of this look at a mat built for sweaty hands. It is a layer of eco polyurethane over a natural rubber base, and Liforme says it grips when hands are wet. The article weighs those claims against buyer feedback and covers the Classic Mat, Travel Mat and Yoga Pad.
Key Takeaways
- Liforme’s grip and 4.9 rating are company claims, and no independent grip tests are cited.
- Trustpilot shows 4.5 from roughly 324 reviews, though one reviewer with very dry hands disagreed.
- AlignForMe markers work with the grip surface, helping hands land in the right place.
- The Classic Mat costs $165, the Travel Mat $135 and the Yoga Pad $60.
You roll into Downward Dog, a few breaths in, and your palms start to slide. Anyone who has taken a warm class knows the feeling, and it is usually the moment a shopper starts wondering whether a different mat would help.
Liforme says its mat grips on both dry and sweaty hands, and its website lists a 4.9 average review rating. Those are the company’s own figures, so this article treats them as Liforme’s claims and looks at what sits behind them. You will read about the story that led to the surface, what it is made of, what buyers say about it, and which Liforme mats are worth a look.
The Slippery Mat Problem Liforme Says It Started With
Liforme’s account begins with a gap it saw in the market. According to the company’s Innovations page, most yoga mats were made from PVC when Liforme started out, and it describes that material as slippery, quick to wear down, and a poor fit for yoga.
The idea for something different came from the founder, James. He says he first tried yoga in 1996, and over the years he heard teachers give many different alignment cues, often about where to place hands and feet. That left him asking why nobody put markers on the mat to help him position himself evenly and to help a teacher see where he was.
Turning that question into a product took time. Liforme says it spent five years on research and development, testing and reformulating materials until it reached a balance of grip, comfort, and stability that it was happy with. It also says the goal was a mat free of PVC.
These details come from Liforme’s own pages, so they are the company’s telling of its story rather than an independent account. They do explain why the grip surface, and the markers that sit alongside it, exist in the first place.
What GripForMe Is Made Of
The two layers
Liforme builds its mats in two layers. The base is natural rubber, which the company’s Innovations page describes as plant based and chosen for its stability and renewability. On top sits Liforme’s own eco polyurethane layer, the surface your hands and feet actually touch. That top layer is what the brand calls GripForMe®.
Retailer Healf’s product pages add that the mats are PVC free and Vegan Certified. Liforme also lists hygienic CleanGrip® construction among its mat features. How that works is best confirmed on the product page.
What Liforme claims for grip
Liforme is confident about this surface. It says it believes GripForMe is “the grippiest Yoga mat material currently available on Earth.”
The company also says the grip holds when hands are sweaty, not only when they are dry, and that hands and feet stay anchored through a practice.
Both statements are Liforme’s own claims, and no independent grip tests are cited for them. They describe what the brand set out to build, and the buyer feedback later in this article shows how that plays out in real use.
What Buyers Say About the Grip
Liforme holds a 4.5 out of 5 TrustScore on Trustpilot across roughly 324 reviews. Grip comes up often in the praise, along with hot yoga practice and the speed of the customer service team. One reviewer who does hot yoga says the grip stays excellent even when sweat builds up.
On Liforme’s own site, the Classic Yoga Mat has 5,522 reviews, the most of any mat it sells.
Grip is a matter of personal feel, though. One Trustpilot reviewer with very dry hands said the mat did not work out for them, so it is worth thinking about how your own hands behave during practice.
If you are still unsure, Liforme says every mat bought on liforme.com is covered by its money back guarantee. Terms apply, so read them on the site before ordering.
Grip Is Only Half the Surface: The AlignForMe Markers
A surface that keeps your hands from sliding is only useful if they land in the right place first. That is where the second feature comes in.
The markers trace back to the founder’s original question: why not put markers on the mat to help him position his hands and feet evenly? Liforme’s answer is AlignForMe®, an alignment design the company describes as patented. The site says its combination of markers gives you as much or as little guidance as you need, whatever your body or style of yoga.
Together, the two features work toward the same result. GripForMe® is meant to hold your hands and feet where you put them, and AlignForMe® helps you decide where that spot is.
Liforme Mats and Pads Worth a Look
Liforme’s range covers more than the standard mat, and three options suit different needs. The XL Mountain Yoga Mat gives taller yogis about 10 inches of extra length, the Playful Kids Yoga Mat is made for younger practitioners, and the Cosmic Moon Yoga Pad adds cushioning under hands and knees. Each one carries Liforme’s GripForMe® surface, and prices below come from the US site at the time of writing.
Liforme XL Mountain Yoga Mat
The XL Mountain is Liforme’s extra long mat, made for taller practitioners who want room to extend fully through each pose. It is about 10 inches (25 cm) longer than Liforme’s regular mats. It carries the same GripForMe® surface and AlignForMe® markers as the Classic range.
- GripForMe® top surface, which Liforme says stays grippy when hands are sweaty.
- AlignForMe® markers that guide where your hands and feet land.
- CleanGrip® construction, which Liforme says stops sweat from reaching the natural rubber base.
- Natural rubber base with an eco polyurethane top, PVC free and Vegan Certified.
- A free XL yoga mat bag comes with the mat.
Liforme’s US site lists the XL Mountain at $240 at the time of writing, with four Klarna payments of $60 at 0% interest. A 30 day money back guarantee applies, so read the terms before you order. The page shows 5.0 from 185 reviews, which is Liforme’s own widget and not an independent rating.
Liforme Playful Kids Yoga Mat
The Playful Kids Yoga Mat is Liforme’s mat for children, built for families who want their child to practice on a surface with the same grip and alignment features as the adult range. It is smaller than the adult mat and comes with a free downloadable Yoga for Kids e book. Liforme prints it with a non toxic, eco friendly ink and ships it without plastic packaging.
GripForMe® top surface, which Liforme says stays grippy even when hands and feet are sweaty.
AlignForMe® markers to guide where hands and feet go.
Natural rubber base with a quick drying CleanGrip® layer, which Liforme says stops sweat reaching the base.
146 cm long by 61 cm wide, about 4.2 mm thick and about 2 kg.
Free Yoga for Kids e book included with every Liforme Kids mat.
Liforme’s US site lists the Playful Kids Yoga Mat at $100 at the time of writing, with four Klarna payments of $25 at 0% interest. A 30 day money back guarantee applies, so read the terms before you order. The page shows 5.0 from 40 reviews, which is Liforme’s own widget and not an independent rating.
Liforme Cosmic Moon Yoga Pad
The Cosmic Moon Yoga Pad is a compact printed pad built for practitioners who want extra cushioning under their hands or knees, or a small mat to take along. It carries the same GripForMe® surface as Liforme’s full size mats, so it can sit on top of another mat or a studio mat when you want Liforme’s grip. Liforme describes it as a lightweight, travel friendly mini mat.
- GripForMe® top surface, which Liforme says stays grippy when hands and feet are sweaty.
- An adapted AlignForMe® marker design to help keep your body even in postures.
- 33 cm long by 64 cm wide, about 4.2 mm thick and about 0.65 kg.
- Natural rubber base with an eco polyurethane top, PVC free and Vegan certified.
- A free yoga pad bag comes with it.
Liforme’s US site lists the Cosmic Moon Yoga Pad at $75 at the time of writing, with four Klarna payments of $18.75 at 0% interest. A 30 day money back guarantee applies, so read the terms before you order. The page shows 5.0 from 46 reviews, which is Liforme’s own widget and not an independent rating.
Buying Notes for US Shoppers
A few practical points are worth checking before you order from liforme.com.
- Shipping: Liforme offers free standard shipping to 100+ countries. A minimum order value may apply, and the threshold and costs are listed on its shipping and returns page.
- Guarantee: Every mat bought on liforme.com is covered by Liforme’s money back guarantee. The offer carries an asterisk on the site, so read the terms before you order.
- Currency: The site’s destination menu lists the United States, with prices shown in US dollars.
- Before you pay: Confirm the shipping cost and any minimum order for your address at checkout.
The Company Behind the Mat
A grip surface is only part of what makes a brand worth trusting, so it helps to know who stands behind it.
Liforme has been a certified B Corporation since August 2022. In its assessment it earned an overall B Impact Score of 115.1, well above the pass mark of 80 and the 50.9 median for ordinary businesses that take the same test.
Beyond the mats, Liforme lists giving back partners that include Tree Nation and Friends of the Earth, alongside others on its Giving Back pages. If the GripForMe® surface sounds like a fit for your practice, the official Liforme site is the place to see the full range and read the product details for yourself.
Summary
The article covered three Liforme products that use the GripForMe surface: the Classic Yoga Mat at $165, the Classic Travel Yoga Mat at $135 and the Classic Yoga Pad at $60. It also covered buying details, including a money back guarantee on mats bought on liforme.com and free standard shipping to 100+ countries.
The standout feature is the two layer build, with a natural rubber base under Liforme’s own eco polyurethane top layer. Liforme says that surface grips on dry and sweaty hands, though it cites no independent grip tests. The AlignForMe markers work alongside it, so the grip holds hands where the markers helped place them. The Classic Yoga Mat has 5,522 reviews on Liforme’s site, and Trustpilot shows 4.5 from roughly 324 reviews.
Two checks are worth making before ordering. Grip is a matter of personal feel, and one reviewer with very dry hands found the mat did not suit them. Shoppers should also read the guarantee terms and confirm the shipping cost and any minimum order at checkout. Anyone who wants the same surface away from home can look at the Travel Mat, which Liforme says can be laid over a studio mat as a topper.
