Foam & Color Guide

1.5" Envirosafe Foam /Extra Firm

• 1.7 lb. density polyethylene-type foam
• Offers firm, lightweight shock-absorption for the top recoil.
• Often used for high-impact activities like advanced gymnastics and martial arts.
• Our 1.5" thickness is excellent for heavier participants who tend to bottom-out.

2" Envirosafe Foam /Medium Firm

• 4.2 lb. density bonded-type foam
• Provides durability and safety for medium impact gymnastics, exercise and wall padding.
• Good for semi-firm landings and stability, yet not as firm as our poly-type foams.

2" 100 ILD Foam /Soft

• 1 or 2 lb. density urethane-type foam
• Used for beginning gymnasts, light tumbling or as an exercise mat, as well as thicker versions for landing mats.

2.5" Combination Foam /Extra Firm over Soft

• Extra-firm 1.5” Envirosafe foam is laminated to soft 1” 100 ILD foam
• Provides a firm landing surface with a soft-cushion underneath to prevent bottoming out.

• Ideal for beginners of all ages learning to tumble.

Envirosafe Foam

• Made from 60% recycled and 40% virgin polyester fiber
• Excellent cushion resistance
• Varying degrees of firmness
• Safer for environment and end user (compared with urethane, poly or rebond foams)

Glossary

Density

Lbs. per cubic foot (1.7-lb. density foam means 1 cubic foot weighs 1.7 lbs.)

IFD (Indention Force Deflection)

Measures the firmness of foam and is independent of foam density. IFD is measured by indenting (compressing) a foam sample to 25% of its original height. The amount of force in lbs. required is its Indention Load Deflection (see ILD). The more force required, the firmer the foam. Open-cell foam IFDs usually range from 10 IFD (super soft) to 100 IFD (very firm).

ILD (Indention Load Deflection)

Also measures foam firmness. It is the amount of force in lbs. required to compress (indent) a foam sample to 25% of its original height. The higher the ILD, the firmer the foam. A 10-ILD open-cell foam is super soft whereas a 100-ILD foam is very firm.

Phthalates

Chemical plasticizers used to soften plastics, which are continuously released from the products to which they are added (not environmentally friendly).

Mats & Padding Color Guide

Mat & Padding Fabrics

• Tear-resistant, phthalate-free PVC-coated shells with high UV, flame resistance and antibacterial formulations can take the most rugged indoor and outdoor wear.
• All indoor mats and wall padding meet all fire codes including NFPA 701, California Fire Marshall and UL.
• Unlike laminated fabrics that tend to peel, these vinyl covers are coated into one homogeneous layer of PVC and polyester.