The continuous loop of
giving quality foam a purpose

All ProPlay products are made of quality foams that no longer have a meaningful purpose in their particular industries. These foams come from industries such as the automotive, packaging, medical, sports and leisure and construction industries. By giving these foams a purpose, Schmitz Foam Products prevents them from ending up in landfills or incinerators, which consequently reduces the need for fossil fuels for the production of new virgin foam. 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 recycled for use in a pad for another purpose. 

The origin of a ProPlay shock pad

Schmitz Foam Products sources the quality cross-linked polyethylene foam from all major foam producers and converters worldwide. The characteristics of their cut-offs, post-industrial left-overs and unsold products provide the perfect raw material for high-quality shock pads and drainage pads. The closed-cell foam doesn’t absorb water and remains flexible in any climate regardless of its original purpose. It does so for a very long period.

The continuous loop of giving quality foam a purpose

When it is not possible to find a new use for the original shock pad it can be returned to Schmitz Foam Products for recycling to a brand new pad for a variety of applications. Sports governing bodies are strict regarding the constant technical performance they expect the material to deliver. Something we can only encourage as we aim for the highest possible performance of our products. Therefore, our recycled product can perfectly serve other purposes like drainage mats for roof gardens

A shock absorption and drainage pad that lasts

Due to its lasting performance our products carry a warranty of 25 years. So it is understandable that Schmitz Foam Products has only been offered few a ProPlay pads for recycling. ProPlay pads are still performing well as part of artificial grass systems. The shock pad outlives the life of the artificial grass and can remain when the turf is in for replacement. Nevertheless, giving used ProPlay sheets a new lease of life is something that can be done multiple times as the performance degradation is very limited. Much of the ability to extend the lifespan of the foam can be attributed to Schmitz Foam Products' long-time experience and extensive knowledge of polyethylene foams and a dedication to only one thing: shock pads!

Ready to endure many playing hours

In case the situation of your field is as such that additional drainage is necessary, the ProPlay-Sport D-version provides the solution. This shock absorbing pad with built-in horizontal drainage channels can be installed without an impermeable liner if you want to benefit from both its vertical ánd horizontal drainage capabilities. In case vertical drainage is not wanted, you simply need to install our D-version with impermeable liner. By providing horizontal drainage you can realize greater savings by eliminating the need to remove the entire subbase.