If you operate in or supply the sports and leisure industry, high-performance foam products and equipment can provide many benefits.
At Polyformes, we manufacture a variety of protective solutions, ranging from hockey chest protectors and knee pads to mountaineering sleeping mats, kayak outfitting, and saddlery components. In the pool, our foams provide superior buoyancy that is safe for direct skin contact, while archery clubs rely on our Ethafoam target inners and layered ‘skins’ for stopping power. We also produce hardwearing, water- and UV-resistant hurdle pads for athletics and horse racing, which can be custom-branded using our four-colour printing technique.
However, this is just a small sample of what we can produce. Our designers work closely with you to create bespoke foam products and solutions that are tailored precisely to your requirements.
The use of foams is surprisingly widespread in the sports and leisure industries. They are highly valued for their lightweight, shock-absorbing, and water-resistant properties.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you cannot see your specific application listed, please contact us to see how we can assist.
Foam
Material type
Key benefits and properties
Primary sports and leisure applications
Plastazote®
Closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE)
Lightweight; pure, highly buoyant; non-toxic; excellent impact absorption.
ARPLANK
Isotropic expanded polyethylene (EPE) or expanded polypropylene (EPP)
Highly resilient; multi-directional impact resistance; 100% recyclable; durable.
Ethafoam
Closed-cell, non-cross-linked expanded polyethylene (EPE)
Superb cushioning; excellent recovery from repeated impacts; moisture-resistant.
Evazote
Closed-cell, cross-linked ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer
Tougher and more resilient than Plastazote; high bounce/elasticity; great slip resistance.
Microlen
Closed-cell microcellular foam
Fine cell structure; smooth aesthetic finish; excellent thermal insulation and buoyancy.
Stratocell
Laminated closed-cell polyethylene (PE)
High-performance shock absorption; lightweight; cost-effective for large volumes.
Supazote
Ultra-soft, closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene (PE)
Softest foam in the Zotefoams range; highly flexible; premium soft-touch feel.
ZOTEK
High-performance closed-cell fluoropolymer (ZOTEK F) or nylon (ZOTEK N) foams
High-performance fluoropolymer/nylon foams; extreme temperature resistance; UV resistant; lightweight; highly durable.
Alongside the foam we supply, we also allow you to source a wide range of exterior packaging, cases and bags.
Our expertise and experience in manufacturing high-performance sports and leisure foam components, along with our status as an approved Zotefoams fabricator using premium materials like Plastazote® and Evazote®, enable us to deliver a broad range of benefits to your product development and supply chain.
UK manufacture
Short lead times
Sports and leisure foam experts
Single source supply
Vast industry experience
Sustainability
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