| Sport/Application |
Recommended Foam Type |
Description |
|
Gymnastics - Beginner |
2” Soft IFD 100 |
Provides soft cushioning for low impact activities. Ideal for teaching basic
gym exercises with young children. |
| 2 ½” Extra-Firm/Soft Combo |
Provides more density and less “sinking” than Soft IFD 100. |
4”, 8” or 12” Classic Soft
IFD 50 (Safety Landing Mats) |
Provides significant cushioning for falls and landings during practice. |
|
Gymnastics - Intermediate |
2” Medium-Firm |
Provides semi-firm cushioning for medium impact activities. |
| 2 ½” Extra-Firm/Soft Combo |
Provides semi-soft cushioning and stable shock absorption for medium
impact activities. |
|
Gymnastics - Advanced |
1 ½” Extra-Firm |
Provides stable landing surface that won’t bottom out. Ideal for high-impact
activities and tumbling. |
5” or 8” Extra-Firm/Soft Combo
(Competition Landing Mats) |
Provides significant shock-absorption for gymnasts sticking landings from
vault, bars, and balance beam routines. |
|
Martial Arts |
1 ½” Extra-Firm |
Provides firm footing and “street conditions”, no sinking. |
|
2 ½” Extra-Firm/Soft Combo |
Provides firm footing with additional cushion for fall absorption. |
|
Cheerleading |
1 ½” Extra-Firm |
Provides firm footing for high-impact activities such as cheerleading practice
and competitions. |
|
2” Medium-Firm |
Provides a little more softness and body than Extra-Firm. |
4”, 8” or 12” Classic Soft
IFD 50 (Safety Landing Mats) |
Provides significant cushioning for landings at the end of tumble tracks. |
|
Home Exercise Mat |
2” Soft IFD 100 |
Provides comfort and moderate support for home exercise activities. |
|
Gymnasium Wall Padding |
2” Medium-Firm |
Meets ASTM F2440 for impact resistance. |
| 2” Soft IFD 100 |
More cushion than Medium-Firm, less impact resistance. |
| 2” Medium-Firm FR |
Meets ASTM E-84-08a for flame retardant. |
| 2"
or 3” Classic Soft IFD 50 |
Provides extra softness and cushioning for protection against injuries. |