Axis Mat Care Guide
Crafted for empowered movement. Cared for with intention.
Your Axis Mat is made from 100% undyed wool with a natural hemp and cotton backing—breathable, antimicrobial, and designed to support years of sacred home practice.
To keep your mat in its natural beauty:
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Practice barefoot or use a light towel during high-sweat movement
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Air it out after each session—sunlight is your friend
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Spot clean as needed with a lightly damp cloth (avoid soaking)
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For deeper refresh, use a wool-safe spray or lightly mist with diluted white vinegar and allow to dry fully
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Do not machine wash or submerge
Your Axis Mat is not designed for hot yoga or heavy studio-style cardio. It’s best for home-based vinyasa, strength, Pilates, mobility, and barefoot movement rituals.
With a little love, your mat will age gracefully—just like you.
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Deeper dive from the makers of our Axis Mat, Earthweave Carpets...
Wool is Naturally Stain Resistant
The surface of a wool fiber is covered by a thin protective membrane that prevents water from readily penetrating into your carpet. This same membrane, which is also waterproof, still allows the fiber to absorb moisture in vapor form and as a result, makes it resistant to static electricity.
Wool is Easy to Clean
Wool is a naturally soil and stain resistant fiber. Its fundamental structure is that of overlapping scales which keep dust and dirt near the surface of the pile, where it can easily be released by vacuuming.
Wool is Durable & Naturally Resilient
The natural crimp of wool allows it to spring back quickly after compression and retain its original shape. This crucial characteristic ensures woolen carpets look good for longer, even in high traffic areas.
Wool is Environmentally Friendly
Wool is sustainable, biodegradable and a rapidly renewable resource that has the least environmental impact of all the carpet fibers. It is the only carpet fiber made without petroleum.
Wool is Anti-Allergenic
Allergies are on the rise universally. Wool fibers are too long and too course to be inhaled and, being a natural fiber, won’t give off harmful emissions. Wool has a breathable fiber structure that does not promote the growth of bacteria or dust mites.
Dry vacuum approximately once a week. This will prevent soil from becoming embedded in the pile, causing accelerated wear. Over-vacuuming can cause fuzzing, while under-vacuuming can cause matting. It is important to find a balance in-between.
A “beater-bar” type vacuum (with a roller brush) is effective for lifting the pile, pulling away dirt particles and removing shedding fibers. It is important to adjust the height setting of the beater-bar for positive results according to the pile height of your particular carpet.
It is also extremely important to note that many models of vacuums on the market have overly stiff roller-brushes and too-powerful suction that can shred wool and other soft fiber carpets, which will void the warranty on your carpet. As of 2025, we have researched and found that the Miele wool vacuum & Soniclean Soft Carpet Series vacuums are specially designed to be safe and very effective on wool and other soft-fiber carpets.
Promptly attend to spills and stains. If left unattended, the spill will chemically bond with the pigment of the carpet fiber making removal extremely difficult without causing damage to the carpet pile. When necessary, have a reputable operator professionally steam clean your carpet.
Never rub, brush or massage a wool carpet when it is damp or wet. This will only damage the carpet pile and spread the stain further.
In the event of a spill…
• Immediately blot up liquids using a wad of paper towels or a clean dish cloth/towel.
• Scoop up solids using a spoon, trying not to push the substance further into the carpet pile.
• Using a clean damp towel, wring-out a little lukewarm water (not hot) over the stain, dilute it then re-blot thoroughly using a clean dry towel – DO NOT rub the stain.
• You can continue to gently apply water and re-blot. The wool pile will not be damaged by water as long as you don’t over-wet the carpet. Over watering can cause watermarks on the surface and may damage the backing.
• Most oily or greasy stains can be removed, even after a period of time however, certain stains may have a chemical reaction with the fiber and can cause irreversible damage.
