Anti-trauma flooring –

Anti-trauma flooring, a safe, hygienic and non-toxic covering

In environments such as gyms, kindergartens, schools and in all those places where it is necessary to safeguard the safety of the occupants, be they children, elderly, disabled people or even athletes of any age group, there is a tendency to use the rubber flooringwhich in addition to boasting great safety is considered a hygienic coating and also non-toxic.

These rubber flooring for interiors They are not only used in public places, but also in many apartmentsespecially in the children’s roomsbecause in addition to being functional and safe they are also very belli e colored.
In technical jargon the rubber floors they are also defined anti-trauma flooring, shock-absorbing floor or shockproof or even rubber mat for childrenprecisely because they are made of rubber their function is to cushion any impacts and falls.

The rubber flooring proposed in the form of anti-trauma tiles o di anti-trauma matscan also be used for outdoor environments come gardens e pool edges and it is of fundamental importance when children begin to take their first steps, easily incurring the risk of falling and hurting themselves, or slipping or tripping over their own toys.

Outdoor rubber flooring

This type of anti-trauma flooring It is also widely used in those bedrooms where bunk beds have been installed and therefore the risk of a fall from a height is high. The materials used to make this anti-trauma mat there are many and they can be of natural originsuch as cork, or synthetic origin like rubber.

Rubber flooring, what does the law say about it?

According to European regulations, the use of gym floors and anti-trauma play areas of rubber safety It is mandatory in all places where barriers are positioned children’s play equipmenttherefore nurseries, schools, gyms and playrooms, since they cushion or protect against damage resulting from possible falls from various equipment.

Elephant even with its section GIWAgiochi.it is a company specialized in the online sale of safety flooringfireproof and non-fireproof, at truly unbeatable prices!

Rubber mat for children

The rubber for floors used by Elephant it’s all of the type recycled SBR o EPDM synthetic rubberin the case of rubber flooring for outdoorsor in eva rubber o polyethylene if used to make rubber mats for children from inside.

All products follow quality processes in compliance with the standard ISO 9001 and are certified according to the UNI EN 1177.The surface of the rubber floors it’s completely washableAnd weatherproof and it is also anti-slip e anti-sliptherefore ideal in those outdoor contexts where sporting activities are practiced.

The rubber tiles they are usually also anti-mold, antibacterial, sound absorbing, permeable e draining and they have a great mechanical resistance.

Giwa Rubber Flooring

The UNI EN 1177 standard and similar ones that serve to guarantee safety for this type of flooring are conceived on the basis of the criteria HERE (Head Injury Criterion), which quantifies the injuries that the head can suffer in the event of an impact with surfaces, taking into account the kinetic energy that it has at the moment of impact.

This material is characterized by properties of high impact absorption and has the ability to disperse the kinetic energy released during the impact. The available formats proposed by Giwa are many, such as the anti-trauma rubber mat for children rolls oa puzzle,and they can all be purchased online.

Rubber puzzle mat for children

This type of rubber flooring for outdoors does not require glue for installation: there is often a sort of plugs o interlocking of various types that allow for the creation of joints, making this type of flooring easily replaceable e transportable for installation from one location to another.

The installation is very simple: it is continuous, without joints, on a concrete base. If it is applied on external surfaces of soil, it is necessary to remove 10 cm of topsoil.

In play areas it is important to pave theentire target area and don’t just put a small square, for example, at the exit of the slide or under the swing seat. You need to create a continuous surface also to avoid tripping.

Children’s rubber rug

I rubber mats for children and the anti-trauma flooring They are generally made in squares of various sizes, such as 50 x 50 cm or 100 x 100 cm.
The thicknesses can vary; we can find them in 30, 50 and 70 cm or even other sizes and they must be chosen based on the possible height of fall. In fact, the impact absorption capacity increases as a function of the floor thickness choice.

Rubber tiles and mats are the best solution on the market even compared to classic synthetic grass and are available in numerous colorseven bright ones, suitable for the recreational and sporting contexts for which they are intended.

To learn more about the topic, you can also consult the official guide PavimentoAntitrauma.it.

Anti-trauma tiles for outdoor use for the edge of the pool

The edge of the pool is a very dangerous place, because it is very slippery. To deal with this problem, Giwa has created 7mm EPDM Sand-Sation effect anti-trauma tiles with anti-slip, anti-trauma, anti-mold, comfortable, fast and easy to install characteristics.

This is because making the poolside flooring safe is very important and with this new type of flooring, accidents due to falls and slips at the poolside have been significantly reduced.

Anti-trauma flooring for outdoor swimming pools

This product, in the 7 mm shock-absorbing tile version, is the only one in its category with an anti-shock effect. Sand-Sationthat is, capable of reproducing thesand effect thanks to its particular very fine granular mix and soft.

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But the company does not only deal with anti-trauma flooring; on its website you can also find a vast assortment of games to equip the play areas of public and private spaces, dedicated to the entertainment of children in complete safety, and various types of rubber flooring for gyms.