Look inside: the padding decides how well an acupressure mat works
We know what’s inside an acupressure mat, because we invented the modern one. Mysalus Mysa® is the technical plant-fibre padding developed specifically for the 33-spike flower, and it’s not just about ecology: it’s the density that makes all 6,930 spikes work together.
100% plant-based · no foam, latex or glue · removable and heatable
The padding of an acupressure mat decides how the body sinks in, and therefore how many spikes really work. Mysa uses Mysalus Mysa®, a 100% plant fibre developed over 5 years by the R&D team, with a density calibrated for the 33-spike flower (Balanced Density Ratio): the back sinks in just enough for all the spikes to press with the same force.
No foam or petroleum derivatives, no latex, no glue; breathable, dust-mite free, recyclable; it slides out of the cover and can be warmed in the oven or microwave. It is the only technical plant-fibre padding among the acupressure mats on the market.
Why the inside matters more than you think
If the padding is too soft, the body sinks in and the spikes lie flat: weak pressure.
If it is too hard, you rest only on the most prominent points: pain without benefit.
Mysalus has the right density for the 33-spike flower: even pressure across the whole contact surface, for any weight. When you lie down on Mysa, you’ll understand the difference.
What’s inside the other mats
1970s: plastic mats and inflatable versions · 2007: the Swedish cotton version with foam · 2010: Mysa with plant fibre.
The original mat was a plastic sheet; then came the inflatable versions, which don’t spread the pressure and get punctured; from 2007 the Swedish cotton version, padded with foam. Polyurethane foam is still today the inside of almost every mat on the market, cheap or expensive, made in India, China or Russia: derived from petroleum, it flattens over time, holds sweat and dust, and accounts for over 85% of the components of an ordinary mat.
ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
What’s inside Mysa
- Mysalus Mysa® plant fibre: 100% natural, recyclable, petroleum-free.
- No foam, latex or glue: no allergens, no plastic smell when you open the box.
- Breathable and dust-mite free: doesn’t hold sweat or dust.
- Stable over time: unaffected by heat, light, pressure or sweat. Some customers have been using theirs for 15 years.
- Removable: the inside slides out of the spiked cover; the cover is hand-washed.
- Heatable: the inside goes in the oven or microwave for gentle warmth in the first minutes, preparing the skin for the spikes. No electricity.
Ecology that improves the product
We chose to dedicate part of our profits every year to removing plastic and synthetics from the mat, keeping the price in line with the market. It costs more to make it this way. But that’s Mysa’s Swedish philosophy: the best for your back and the cleanest solution for the planet, even at the expense of margin. That’s how the first ecological acupressure mat was born, and how Mysa remains the benchmark of the category.
YOUR BACK DESERVES MYSA
MYSA MEANS WELLBEING!
Everyone will try to copy us. Nobody will catch up. You deserve only Mysa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mysa mat’s padding made of?
Mysalus Mysa®, a 100% plant fibre; the Thermo pillow, of organic spelt husk.
What’s inside the other mats?
Almost all of them polyurethane foam, a petroleum derivative; some are inflatable.
Does the Mysa mat contain latex or glue?
No. The flowers are heat-welded.
Can it be washed?
The cover yes, by hand; the inside slides out and is aired.
Can it be warmed?
Yes, the inside in the oven or microwave for gentle warmth before use.
By Annika, Mysa · Updated 6 November 2026
We are therefore extremely pleased with our new eco-friendly Mysa mat!
In sum, in one fell swoop, the Mysa Research Centre has managed to achieve what it had been looking for for years: maximum benefits for your back (thanks to an extremely reliable material which, unlike plastic or foam rubber, is not affected by heat, light, dust, pressure or sweat) as well as maximum respect for the environment (thanks to a completely natural and recyclable material made entirely of vegetable fibres).
And that’s not all: the Mysa mat’s vegetable-fibre padding is contained in a cover made entirely of natural cotton and can be easily taken out of it and placed in a microwave or regular oven in order to be slightly heated.
This will make the body more receptive to the pressure of the microtips and will speed up its response to it, thereby boosting the benefits of acupressure and ensuring a more uniform and complete stimulation of the acupressure points.
In other words, even during shorter sessions, the slight warmth released by the mat will allow the microtips to perform their beneficial task faster and in a totally natural way, i.e. with no need for electricity!
