Gaiam Yoga Mat Strap Slap
- Mat Strap
- 1
- Assorted
- 3.5 ounces
- More reviewed than 84%
A simple, fast way to keep a rolled mat shut, best suited to standard-thickness mats rather than thick or wide ones.
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How it ranks among the 25 mat straps we track
4.5★ across 2,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
700+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 25 mat straps we track - how the scorecard works · full mat straps data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 20 inch by 1.5 inch band that snaps around a rolled yoga mat to hold it closed for carrying or storage, sold as a single strap rather than a full sling-style carrier.
This is a slap-bracelet style band, not a shoulder strap: it wraps around a rolled mat and holds itself shut with tension rather than a buckle. Reviewers with thicker mats note the fit runs close, so how well it works partly depends on your mat's rolled thickness.
- 20 inch by 1.5 inch single strap
- Slap-band style, closes without a buckle
- Fits most standard yoga mats
- Sold individually, not in a pack
Who it's for
Yoga students who already own a mat without a strap and want something faster than tying a cord. Not the right pick if your mat rolls thicker than about a quarter inch, since several buyers found the band barely closes.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most buyers like the one-snap closure and say it holds a rolled mat securely for carrying to class, with a few calling it sturdier than a velcro band. The main complaint comes from owners of thicker mats (around 5mm or 0.31 inch), who found the strap too short for the ends to fully overlap, leaving the roll less secure.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Snaps shut in one motion, no buckle to adjust
- Keeps a rolled mat from unrolling in a bag
- Compact, doesn't add bulk like a full sling carrier
- Length may fall short for mats around 5mm or thicker
- Only available in one length
Performance notes
The band works by wrapping around the rolled mat and clasping onto itself, so there are no buckles to fumble with between classes. Fit is the main variable: buyers with a standard thin mat report a snug, secure hold, while at least two reviewers with a 5mm or 0.31 inch mat found the ends don't fully overlap, which loosens the roll.
Specifications
| Brand | Gaiam |
|---|---|
| Model | 0018713634092 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Color | Assorted |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Item Type Name | Yoga Mat Slap Band |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in mat straps.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaiam Yoga Mat Strap SlapThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Tumaz Yoga Mat Strap [MAT NOT Included]Tumaz | 4.7 / 5 | 10,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Yoga Mat Carrier StrapYoga | 4.6 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Slim Panda Yoga Mat Straps for CarryingSlim | 4.7 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| TECEUM Yoga Mat StrapTECEUM | 4.7 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Gaiam 0018713634092
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size mats does the Gaiam Yoga Mat Strap Slap fit?
It's built for most standard yoga mats. Buyers with thicker mats around 5mm report the ends barely meet, so thin to mid-thickness mats fit best.
How does the Gaiam Strap Slap close?
It wraps around the rolled mat and clasps shut on itself, similar to a slap bracelet, with no buckle or velcro to adjust.
Is the Gaiam Yoga Mat Strap Slap sold as a pack?
No, it's sold as a single band measuring 20 inches long by 1.5 inches wide.