What are safety mats and safety tiles made of?

Safety mats and safety tiles are made primarily from ELT rubber granules. ELT stands for End-of-Life Tyres. These tyres are shredded and processed into rubber granules. ELT consists mainly of SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) and NR (Natural Rubber).

The rubber granules are bonded under pressure using a clear or coloured binder, usually polyurethane (PU).

Depending on the product version, the wear layer of a safety tile or safety mat is made from EPDM rubber granules. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer rubber) is a modern synthetic rubber with excellent UV resistance and is usually coloured throughout.