ProPlay & ProField | Shock Absorption & Drainage

Top-performance
shock pads for
synthetic turf fields

Being foam experts since the late 80s; our focus remains on sports performance and player safety. These are the driving principles behind our shock pads.

Our shock pads

At Schmitz Foam, we are committed to innovation, sustainability. Select the shock pad range below to explore the best suitable shock pad for your project

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Take advantage of our knowledge of shock pads for top performance artificial grass systems.

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Schmitz Foam launches new roll foam shock pad

Expanding product portfolio with ProField roll foam shock pads

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Circularity in the synthetic turf industry

The demand for raw materials is increasing worldwide and with it the need to use raw materials more efficiently and smartly. It is no coincidence...

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EN 15330-4 standard now defines shockpad and e-layer performance

All ProPlay-Sport shock pads are succesfully tested in accordance with the EN 15330-4:2022 standard in accredited test laboratories.

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Artificial turf without performance infill needs the right shock pad

Shock pads are becoming increasingly important in artificial turf systems. This is largely due to the trend towards using less or non performance...

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Week of the circular economy

February 7th to the 12th is the Dutch week of the circular economy. The purpose of this week is to show how the circular economy works in practice.

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The most sustainable shock pad available

When a ProPlay shock pad is no longer needed for its original application, the material can always be reused in another sports field or playground or...

Used by teams and organizations in more than 80 countries

Our circular shock absorption and drainage pads provide a safe surface for athletes and children, contributing to the experience and quality of the game and prolonging the lifespan of an artificial grass surface. Our company has been known for its unparalleled engineering, innovation and quality since 1935.

Since the late 80s we have provided shock absorption and drainage solutions meeting the highest standards for the equivalent of 5000 full size soccer pitches. These solutions set the trends in sports fields and playgrounds as well as in the equestrian and civil engineering industries.

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STC

The Synthetic Turf Council serves as the global forum to promote, develop, grow and advocate for the synthetic turf industry.

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ESTC

The ESTC is the trade association for the synthetic turf industry in the EMEA region with the objective to serve, promote, develop, grow and advocate for the synthetic turf industry.

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IAKS

Int. Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities is a global source of inspiration for the planning, design and management of sports and leisure facilities.

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SAPCA

SAPCA provides step-by-step support to reduce the stress of managing sports and play construction projects.

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ASTM

ASTM International is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards. Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by ASTM, they improve the lives of millions every day.

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ASBA

The ASBA is a non-profit trade association comprised of builders, designers and suppliers for sports facilities, exists to promote the highest standards of design, construction and maintenance.

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BSNC

BSNC is a source of knowledge and innovation for everyone dealing with the management, development and implementation of outdoor sports facilities in the Netherlands.

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