Martial arts mats are the ideal training surface for any training discipline. You know you need them, but why? What makes this type of gym flooring the absolute best option for you regardless of how and where you train. Hint: it's the internal foam core. Why foam mats? Why not something else? There's a lot of reasons why foam is the best material for martial arts mats, and those reasons are why we continue to use it as the primary material in our industry leading products.

Why Foam for Martial Arts Mats?

At the core of every ZEBRA Mat, regardless of thickness, is a multi-density, open-cell polyurethane foam. What exactly does this mean for you? We won't go into an in-depth molecular chemistry lesson as to the makeup of polyurethane foam. Instead, we'll just tell you all the high-quality features it's known for, and why world-leading gyms choose it for their training spaces.

Viscoelasticity

You've probably seen the commercials for memory foam mattresses. Someone places their hand on the surface of the foam, then removes it to leave a handprint that slowly disappears. This is the concept of viscoelasticity. It means that a piece of foam can absorb pressure placed on it, then return to its original shape after that pressure is removed. That's the concept behind the foam in our Martial Arts Flooring. While it's not the exact same foam you'll find in a memory foam mattress, it has the same properties. This makes all our ZEBRA Martial Arts Mats able to withstand heavy shock, protecting you in the process, and not compress or lose its natural shape for years. We also take this a step further; the foam in our mats is held together with a proprietary adhesive process, giving them extra durability that is unmatched in our industry. That's why we proudly have a 10-year warranty on our mats, which have a 15+ year life expectancy.

Anti-Microbial

You're going to sweat on your mats, a lot. You'll even bleed on them, on occasion. That's why we cover our foam tiles in a reinforced closed-cell vinyl that is durable, water resistant, antimicrobial, and easy to clean. Simply use our line of disinfectants and mineral deposit cleaners. This coating will protect your mats for years.

Insulation

Foam is a natural insulator, both against heat and sound. When you line your floors with foam mats, you're also adding a layer of insulation to your facility that can help it stay cool in the summer months and warm in the winter months. We've had customers tell us that their energy bills actually went down after installing ZEBRA Mats in their gym. That's because the foam does not allow for air transfer, which also transfers heat. They also absorb sound, meaning your gym will be a much quieter place for you and your neighbors.

Foam mats are the best choice for your business. The only thing that's left is to choose the right thickness. Get in touch with us today to build out your space!