I have really enjoyed using the mat and it feels really good, however the neoprene that was used has an INCREDIBLY strong smell (unlike any neoprene product I've ever had) and it still has not gone away after 6+ months. I've had the mat outside in the breeze, blown a fan on it, etc and the smell has gone down but is still definitely there.
It upsets me because the whole point of me using the mat is to reduce my inflammation, and smelling VOCs the entire time (and having them infuse my living space) is simply not ok. I've bought neoprene shoes before that were made of a plant fiber and had no smell at all, and they felt exactly the same quality of neoprene. Even my neoprene swim gear that is made of petroleum doesn't smell anything like this. I would expect for the price that a company dedicated to their client's health would choose better materials for their products.