Tatami and sports mats are an essential accessory for gymnastics, fitness, wrestling, yoga and many other sports. We present a wide range of sports mats and tatami mats made of elastic hypoallergenic EVA material. They are easy to clean, do not absorb moisture, have good cushioning and can be easily folded or disassembled an infinite number of times, which is indispensable for off-site training or competitions.
Sports mats and tatami – essential equipment for training
Gymnastics, wrestling, fitness and many other sports require special sports mats or tatami mat. During training, falls and bumps are inevitable, and mats or tatami mats will help to minimize the risk of injury. In addition, doing various exercises or stretching is much more convenient and comfortable on mats than just on the floor.
In order for mats and tatami to fully fulfill all their functions, special requirements are imposed on them, especially with regard to the level of rigidity and shock absorption. It is these indicators that help reduce injuries from impacts and falls.
Types of mats and their features
Sports mats are usually divided into several groups, depending on their purpose and disciplines, namely:
- gymnastic
- tatami mats
- children
- roll mats
- folding
Each category of these mats has its own level of hardness.
The most common today are gymnastics mats, as they can be used not only in gymnastics training, but also in camps, sports clubs, schools and kindergartens. These sports mats are firm enough to cushion the impact of a fall.
Children's mats are less rigid, small in size and bright colors. They are made from leatherette or other modern materials.
Roll mats are most commonly used for fitness and yoga, and because they are easy to roll and transport, they are often used for outdoor sports.
Folding mats are characterized by their compact size and light weight. For example, tatami for EVA wrestling. They are lightweight, have a non-slip coating and do not require extra effort during installation and disassembly. Dovetail tatami mats have the most durable fastening system, but at the same time they can be assembled and disassembled an infinite number of times, and they will not lose their appearance and level of rigidity. That is why today tatami mats made of EVA material are the best option for competitions or on-site training.
Types of sports mats
There are currently several options for sports mats on the market. They all have their own characteristics:
- Secondary foam rubber - mats from this material began to be produced back in the days of the Soviet Union. Today, PVV sports mats are not so popular anymore. This is due to the fact that they strongly absorb moisture, crumble and quickly break at bends.
- Polyethylene foam - mats made of this material are non-toxic and safe for health. Such mats and tatami mats are durable, elastic, do not absorb moisture and have good shock absorption.
- EVA - the production of tatami and sports mats from this material is gaining momentum today. This is due to the fact that EVA mats and tatami are hypoallergenic, high heat and noise insulation, resistant to moisture and household chemicals, have a unique Anti Slide embossing that prevents slipping, shock resistant, have excellent shock absorption, reduces the risk of injury when falling and provide additional protection to the athlete's joints and muscles, and can also be of different thickness, stiffness and color. The tatami mats from the manufacturer can be made with a unique dovetail attachment method, so that they can be quickly folded into the desired configuration and disassembled back. This is very handy for away competitions.