Grip Towel vs Mat Scrunchie: What Keeps You Stable?

Quick answer

If you sweat during practice and need traction, choose the Grip Towel. If you want to keep your mat neatly rolled and easy to carry, choose the Mat Scrunchie. They solve different problems, so many people own both.

Trade-offs at a glance

• Grip Towel – stability during practice: Use the Grip Towel when your palms, feet, or body sweat enough to make you slip. The microfibre top soaks up moisture, and the non-slip bottom holds the towel in place on your mat. Works for dynamic vinyasa, hot yoga, or sweaty Pilates reformer sequences.
• Mat Scrunchie – organization and portability: Use the Mat Scrunchie when you want to keep your mat rolled tight and compact for storage or travel. It stretches over the rolled mat and stays put, so you don't need a bulky strap. Great for studio goers who carry their mat to class and want a tidy look.
• Owning both covers both needs: The Grip Towel and Mat Scrunchie address unrelated pain points. If you regularly practice on a mat and carry it to a studio, you'll get value from both. The towel improves your movement; the scrunchie simplifies your carry. Consider adding both to your bag: one for stability, one for neat storage.

What each product does

• Mat Grip Towel - Navy Blue: The soft, suede-like microfibre surface absorbs moisture as your workout heats up, while the durable non-slip backing helps anchor it securely to your mat. You stay stable and dry during fast transitions and holds, even in a hot studio.

  

• Mat Scrunchie - Almond: Stretch it over your mat before you head out the door and arrive at the studio looking as put-together as your flow. Secure Hold keeps your mat tightly rolled and compact. Your mat stays neatly rolled and easy to grab, so you don't fuss with straps or loose ends.

  

Which one fits your routine?

Best for

• Hot yoga or Pilates students who sweat and need non-slip surface during practice
• Practitioners who take their mat to a studio and want it to stay rolled and tidy

Not for

• Someone who only does floor work without a mat (e.g., carpet yoga)
• A person who never sweats and already has a grippy mat surface