| Sport/Application | Recommended Foam Type | Description |
Gymnastics -
Beginner | 2" Flex-Firm | Provides soft cushioning for low impact activities. Ideal for teaching basic gym exercises
with young children. Provides low shock absorption. |
2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo
(Cross-link type/Flex-Firm) | Provides more density and firmness than Flex-Firm. One ply of Extra-firm bonded to
Flex-Firm. Provides firm landing and prevents bottoming out. |
4", 8" or 12" Classic
(Safety Landing Mats) | Provides added support and thick cushioning for falls and landings during practice. |
Gymnastics -
Intermediate | 2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) | Medium-firm foam provides safe cushioning for medium impact activities. |
2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo
(Cross-link type/Flex-Firm) | One ply of Extra-firm bonded to one ply of Flex-Firm. Provides semi-soft cushioning, firm
landing and stable shock absorption for medium impact activities. Prevents bottoming out. |
Gymnastics -
Advanced | 1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type) | High density offers firm, lightweight shock absorption for top recoil. Provides stable
landing surface that won’t bottom out. 1.5" Extra-firm foam laminated to Flex-Firm foam.
Ideal for high-impact activities and tumbling. Provides significant shock-absorption for
gymnasts sticking landings from vault, bars, and balance beam routines. |
5" or 8" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm
Combo (Cross-link type/Flex-Firm)
(Competition Landing Mats) |
Gymnastics -
Instructor Mats | 2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo
(Cross-link type/Flex-Firm) | One ply of Extra-firm foam bonded to one ply of Flex-Firm. Ideal for beginners and for
new skill development. Prevents bottoming out so gymnasts of all ages and skill sets can
use the mat with confidence. |
| Martial Arts | 1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type) | High density provides firm footing and “street conditions”, no sinking. |
2.5" Extra-Firm/Flex-Firm Combo
(Cross-link type/Flex-Firm) | One ply of Extra-firm foam bonded to one ply of Flex-Firm. Provides firm footing with
additional cushion for fall absorption. |
| Cheerleading | 1.5" Extra-Firm (Cross-link type) | High density provides stable landing surface and firm footing for high-impact activities.
Won’t bottom out. |
| 2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) | Medium-Firm foam provides safe cushioning for medium impact activities. |
4", 8" or 12" Classic
(Safety Landing Mats) | Provides significant cushioning for landings at the end of tumble tracks. |
| Home Exercise Mat | 2" Flex-Firm | Provides safe cushioning, comfort and moderate support for low impact,
home exercise activities. |
Gymnasium Wall
Padding | 2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) | Medium-firm foam meets ASTM F2440 for impact resistance. |
| 2" Flex-Firm | More cushion than Medium-Firm, less impact resistance and shock absorption. |
| 2" Medium-Firm (Bonded type) FR | Meets ASTM E-84-08a for flame retardant. |
| 2" Classic | Provides extra softness and cushioning for protection against injuries. |
