What are Playground Safety Mats and Tiles made of?

Playground Safety Mats and Playground Safety Tiles are primarily made from elastic rubber granulate that is permanently bonded using a polyurethane binder. They are designed to reliably absorb impact from falls while providing a durable, non-slip surface – both indoors and outdoors.

Core material: ELT rubber granulate

The base material is usually cleaned and shredded rubber from end-of-life tyres, known as ELT granulate. The granules are screened, cleaned and graded before processing. The grain size – from fine to medium – affects both the appearance and mechanical properties of the finished tile.

Binder: Polyurethane (PU)

The granules are mixed with a high-quality polyurethane binder and compressed into shape under pressure. PU remains permanently elastic, UV-resistant and has excellent bonding strength. It is colourless or coloured, low-emission and safe for health.

Surface layer: Optional EPDM topping

For Playground Safety Tiles with enhanced design appeal, a top layer of EPDM granules is applied to the ELT base. EPDM is a durable, synthetic rubber available in many colours and specifically developed for use in outdoor safety surfacing. These tiles combine high shock absorption with attractive appearance and improved weather resistance.

Material properties

Playground Safety Mats and Tiles made from rubber granulate are slip-resistant, water-permeable, resilient and frost-resistant. They absorb vibration and structure-borne sound and offer a comfortable surface feel. Depending on the model, they are certified for critical fall heights of up to 3 m in accordance with DIN EN 1177.

Certified safety – tested materials

WARCO uses only clean, controlled rubber granulate and tested PU binders of certified quality. All Playground Safety Mats and Tiles are low-emission, tested for harmful substances and highly durable – making them a cost-effective long-term solution.