The 2cloud9 zabuton is a completely new approach to sitting comfortably and peacefully during meditation practice. The key difference between our zabuton and most other meditation mats made with kapok or polyester fibers is that ours has a smooth, flat surface. Thus, a practitioner doesn’t have to intermittently shift his/her legs and feet to re-adjust the underlying fibers to maintain a comfortable position. With the 2cloud9 zabuton, practitioners can quickly find their ‘sweet spot’ and maintain it undisturbed for a lengthy, productive session. The unique thing about our zabuton is that it’s made with 100% natural latex rubber. Latex foam is one of the most awesome materials on earth. As everyone knows, rubber is naturally buoyont and has a inherent spring to it. Latex foam is therefore super supportive and can be used for 10 or more years without losing its original shape. Thanks to the flexibility of latex foam, our zabuton can be easily rolled up and packed into its waterproof travel case so that it can be taken on retreats or wherever you wish to meditate outside your home. It can also be rolled for convenient storage. Incidentally, we did not skimp on its size so the 2cloud9 zabuton is big enough for even large-bodied practitioners. The outer cover is made with 100% cotton twill and can be removed for laundering. Pure latex foam is an expensive, premium-grade material that is derived from ecologically-sustainable rubber trees and completely recyclable at the end of its useful life. Our zabuton may seem to be slightly more costly than the average, medium-sized kapok-filled product but if you want a zabuton that is extra-roomy and one you don’t have to constantly struggle with to maintain a comfortable sitting position, ours is your best value. And, a complimentary carrying case comes with it. We guarantee that the core latex material will last for at least 5 years. If you need to replace the cover, we offer them separately at an reasonable price.