What type of foam are sports mats made of?

Mats are among the basic accessories used by people practicing various sports. They are part of the equipment of gyms, fitness clubs, as well as home exercise corners. No wonder that the market offers a very wide selection of various sports mats.

The ways the mats are used mean they have to have appropriate properties. They should be light, flexible, quite soft, strong and durable. All these features largely depend on the material used to make them.

Sports mat made of rebound polyurethane foam

The mats available on the market are made of various plastics, e.g. PVC, TPE or rubber. Our company offers flexible polyurethane rebound foams (Type R), which are widely used in many industries, including the sports industry. These foams are used to manufacture mats, as well as sports protectors and mattresses.

Why is the flexible, rebound polyurethane foam the perfect material for the production of mats? Everything comes down to its unique properties. First of all, it is a flexible material that will enable optimal preparation of the floor for physical exercise, ensuring the appropriate level of cushioning. It is also appropriately soft and pleasant for the body. A rebound polyurethane foam mat will not lose its stiffness or change its dimensions even under very intense use. It shows high resistance to high and low temperatures. Thanks to the open cells of the foam, the mat offers vapour permeability. It is also characterised by neutrality to biopathogenic factors, which is of key importance in sports mats.

Sports mats made of rebound polyurethane foam are also completely safe for users. Heavy metal compounds are not used in the production stage of this material, and the processing is dust-free and hygienic. There are also no physiological objections to the use of the foam. It has the necessary certificates confirming its safety and quality, including the certificate of the National Institute of Hygiene.