About Climbmat
Safety flooring is one of the most important components in every climbing gym or active entertainment facility. Choosing the right safety mats can not only prevent serious injuries, but also save lives.
Walltopia’s experience in safety flooring dates back to 2005, and since then, we have invested extensively in research and development focused on climbing and active entertainment safety. In 2012, we launched Climbmat, a brand dedicated exclusively to high-quality boulder mats and rope climbing mats.
Climbmat safety flooring produces premium safety mats for climbing gyms, sports centers, and active entertainment venues around the globe. Our flooring is engineered to meet and exceed international safety standards for playgrounds, sports, and climbing facilities. We provide a comprehensive solution that includes precise measurement and engineering drawings, custom design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and post-sale support.
Our mats are designed to complement the aesthetic of climbing walls while enhancing the overall atmosphere with scientifically backed compositions. At Climbmat, our mission is to provide a safe climbing and active entertainment environment for the clients of our clients.
Safety: Climbing Mats' Most Important Feature
Our bouldering mats comply with the following standards:
• EN 12572-2
• AS 2316.1
• ASTM F355, Part E
Download our whitepaper where we cover extensively the importance of flooring, our safety testing procedures and experiments and the international standards.
Our Products
Boulder Mats
Made from high-quality polyurethane foam, our bouldering mats can be designed as a one-piece flooring or separate segments connected to one another, allowing for easy revisions and temporary removal of sections. Different product compositions offer a variety of comfort/budget/durability ratio. The foam is wrapped in vinyl for durability and can be topped with carpet finish.
Rope Climbing Mats
Our standard rope climbing mats feature a thick layer of heavy open cell polyurethane foam or a combination of a closed cell carpet bonded foam with an open cell foam. They can be designed as a one-piece flooring or separate segments that connect to one another allowing for easy temporary removal of sections. Different product compositions offer a variety of comfort/budget/durability ratio.
One More Life Mats
OML mats take safety to a whole new lavel compared to regular rope wall mats. While regular mats aim to protect falls before the first clip (up to 3m), OML is developed to prevent severe injuries or death in the event of a fall from up to 17 m. They consist of several different layers of protection includint a thick crushable module that absorbs the energy of a fall from over 3m.
Our Color Palette
Vinyl Colors
These are the vinyl color options for both boulder and rope climbing mats*
This is the standard palette for 900g/m2 vinyl covers available in stock.
Additional colors are available upon request. Please contact our sales department for more information on the currently available colors.
*If you’re opting for carpet top finish, we use light grey as the default color for the underlying PVC vinyl wrapping.
Carpet Top Colors
Carpet top finish can be applied to boulder and rope climbing mats
If you opt for carpet covered modular mats, these are the color options available in stock.
Additional colors are available upon request. Please contact our sales department for more information on the currently available colors.
Carpet Bonded Foam - CBF Colors
CBF is used only on some models of our rope wall mats. It is not suitable for boulder mats.
Please keep in mind that the carpet-bonded foam option is featured only on top of rope climbing mats.
If you opt for carpet-bonded foam mats, these are the color options available in stock. Additional colors are available upon request. Please contact our sales department for more information on the currently available colors.
Our Workflow
01. Pre Measuring
Climbmat engineers measure your premises in order to precisely define your flooring needs. Once we have the correct measurements, the dimensions and the type of flooring needed are clear, we prepare precise engineering drawings and we are ready to move to production.
02. Manufacturing
Climbmat boulder mats and rope climbing mats are designed, produced and assembled in compliance with the following safety standards: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS – EN12572-1. EN 12572-2. We manufacture each safety mat with precision, ensuring its high quality and extra durability.
03. Delivery
Climbmat offers worldwide shipping of safety mats to any spot on the planet. As a turnkey supplier we can optimize shipping costs by being able to deliver your safety floor in the same container with your climbing wall or active entertainment attraction.A team of technicians is sent to each location to execute the installation of the flooring system. Insulation pannels are placed in every gym beneath the mats to protect them from humidity.
04. Installation
A team of qualified technicians is sent to each location to execute the installation of the flooring system. Insulation pannels are placed in every gym beneath the mats to protect them from humidity.
05. Warranty
Climbmat gives an 18-month warranty for all products.
Materials
PVC Vinyl
High resilience, high value, waterproof, UV-resistant, PVC coated polyester fabric, a.k.a vinyl.
Tech specs:
• Total weight: 900 g/m2 (26 Oz)
• Tensile strength: 4300/4000 N/50 mm (430 / 400 lbs. / in)
• Tear strength: 500 N (70 / 90 lbs.)
• Temperature range: -40 °C / +70 °C (-40 °F / +158 °F)
• Fire behavior: <100 mm/min. (acc. ISO 3795)
Materials with higher fire ratings are available upon request. They are compliant with the following fire standards: BS 7837, DIN 4102: B1, NFP 92507: M2, EN 13501-1: B-s3-d0, GOST: G1, D.M. 26.06.84 (UNI 9177): CL. 2
Carpet
Commercial grade, high-traffic optimized needlepunched carpet
Tech specs:
• Total weight: 750 – 1050 g/m2 (22 – 31 Oz)
• Fibers: 100 % polypropylene
• Noise Reduction: 17 – 20 dB
• Fire behavior: Cfl (acc. EN 13501-1)
Materials with higher fire ratings are available upon request – Bfl – according EN 13501-1
Foam
High quality rebonded and polyurethane foam
All of our products use only the highest quality polyurethane foams available, combining low impact for the climbers and low residual deformation for higher comfort and durability.
Carpet vs. Vinyl
| VINYL 900 G (26 OZ) | CARPET | ||
| PROS | CONS | PROS | CONS |
| Very durable and flexible material | Very hard to clean climbing shoe rubber marks | Very easy cleaning | Less durability compared to vinyl |
| Does not hold odors | Does not hold the chalk and requires a lot of maintenance to keep the wall clean. | Holds some of the chalk, which can be easily removed upon cleaning | Holds stains and odors, if not cleaned on a regular basis |
| Spill resistant | Comfortable feel, creates a cosy athmosphere | Less flexible than vinyl, can cause warps and wrinkles over time | |
| Few or no seams | No noise absorbtion | Strong noise absorbtion | Velcro seаms every 2-4 m that are a weak spot and might need replacement |
How to choose your product variation
Оur boulder mats can be designed as a one-piece flooring (One-cover) or separate segments (Modular) allowing for easy revisions and temporary removal of sections.
We offer three different foam layer compositions and each of them comes in 300 or 400 mm thickness. Depending on your boulder walls height, budget and soft/hard mat preference, you can choose between Budget, Standard, and Premium line of Climbmat bouldering mats. All of them have the option for a hard edge on the outer side of the boulder mat, allowing for a longer lifespan and better usability.
After selecting a product variation, you can choose between only vinyl wrapping or carpet-top finish for your boulder mats.
Safety: Climbing Floor's Most Important Feature
Our boulder mats comply with the following standards:
• EN 12572-2
• AS 2316.1
• ASTM F355, Part E
Safety Zone
Every climbing gym’s layout is unique. Guided by safety, we adapt the matting design around that of the climbing wall. While we always adhere to the minimum safety zones required by global standards, we often recommend exceeding these guidelines to offer enhanced safety. This approach not only safeguards against falls but also aligns with the latest trends in climbing wall design, route setting, and gym layouts. Prioritize your climbers’ safety with custom bouldering mat solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of your facility.
Compositions
Budget Line
BM 400 S
Offering optimal budget solution, Climbmat’s budget line for bouler mats meet all international safety standards. They are, however less durable compared to our other flooring options and provide less overall comfort.
Filling: PU foam 21/30 kg/m3
Cover: PVC vinyl + PP carpet (optional)
Standards: AS 2316.1 / EN 12572-2 / ASTM F355, Part E
Recommended Max. Fall Height: 4 m
BM 300 S
Filling: PU foam 25/42 kg/m3
Cover: PVC vinyl + PP carpet (optional)
Standards: AS 2316.1 / EN 12572-2 / ASTM F355, Part E
Recommended Max. Fall Height: 3,5 m
Standard Line
BM 400
Climbmat’s Standard line for safety mats is the middle ground between the budget yet less durable solution and the ultra-durable and ultra-safe yet more expensive option. Meeting all international standards.
Filling: PU foam 18/30 + 35/45 kg/m3
Cover: PVC vinyl + PP carpet (optional)
Standards: AS 2316.1 / EN 12572-2 / ASTM F355, Part E
Recommended Max. Fall Height: 4 m
BM 300
Filling: PU foam 25/42 kg/m3 + Rebonded foam
Cover: PVC vinyl + PP carpet (optional)
Standards: AS 2316.1 / EN 12572-2 / ASTM F355, Part E
Recommended Max. Fall Height: 3,5 m
Premium Line
BM 400 HR
The premium line features high-resilience foam making these boulder mats extra durable over time. Except for less replacements, this also means the highest safety for the climbers as the boulder mat’s qualities will not degrade over time.
Filling: PU foam 25/42 + High-resilience PU foam 30/28 kg/m3
Cover: PVC vinyl + PP carpet (optional)
Standards: AS 2316.1 / EN 12572-2 / ASTM F355, Part E
Recommended Max. Fall Height: 4 m
BM 300 HR
Filling: PU foam 25/42 + High-resilience PU foam 30/28 kg/m3
Cover: PVC vinyl + PP carpet (optional)
Standards: AS 2316.1 / EN 12572-2 / ASTM F355, Part E
Recommended Max. Fall Height: 3,5 m
Product Variations
One Cover Boulder Mats
Seamless cover over the whole mat area
Pros:
• Very durable solution for large areas
• Different foam layers are overlapping
Cons:
• The flooring is non-removable
• Requires an experienced crew for installation / deinstallation and repair.
Modular Boulder Mats
Separate removable segments
Separate segments connected with PVC vinyl velcro lids
Pros:
• Easy revisions and temporary removal
• Advisable solution for small areas
• Easy to install and/or repair even by an unexperienced crew
Cons:
• These mats are weaker on the connection points
Carpet Top Finish
Can be applied to both One-cover and Modular mats
Adding carpet on top of the PVC vinyl, regardless of the construction of the climbing mat underneath, became the norm recently. Carpet top finish creates a cosy athmosphere, helps maintain a clean climbing wall and has a very good noise absorbs The combination of vinyl and carpet, combines the pros of both materials, and minimizes the cons.
Standard boulder mat features:
- Reinforced corners
- Foam ventilation
- No Gap system
- Welded PVC connections
- Double-stitched carpet connections
Optional boulder mat features:
- Harder edge
- Handles
- Partial carpet-covering (single strip to the wall or front edge)
- Dual-color carpet finish
- Custom signs
- Anti-slip bottom
General Info
The rope climbing mats we offer are rope wall mats with modular padding that can be with or without carpet-top finish and rope climbing mats with carpet-bonded foam. The difference between the two is that the modular padding safety mats are softer for walking and are easily removable for access to the floor; while the rope walls mats with carpet-bonded foam are non-removable while more durable and compliant to more safety standards.
Although there is no mandatory flooring regulation for climbing-based activities over 5 m, we feel it is our moral obligation to stress on the importance of adding proper matting for climbing-based attractions. Our standard rope climbing mats feature a thick layer of heavy open cell polyurethane foam or a combination of a closed cell carpet bonded foam with an open cell foam.
FEATURES:
- Good walking stiffness
- Good protection for falls of up to 3 m (10 ft)
Configurations
Modular Padding
Features:
• Total thickness between 10 and 20 cm (4-8″)
• Softer for walking and on impact (from up to 3m/10ft)
• Easily removable for access
• Removable modular PVC vinyl cases
• Compliant with AS 2316.1
• Compliant with NF P90-312
Additional Options:
• Higher fire rating PVC Vinyl cover
• Carpet top finish
RM60 XPE
MODULAR PADDING
- Single layer – 60mm/2.36in Rebound RG 90
- PVC cover– 900g/m2
- XPE foam 30 kg/m3
- Optional carpet top finish
Purpose: Protection up to first belay point.
Compliant with: EN1177/ASTM F35
CFH*: 2.5 m
RM100 XPE
MODULAR PADDING
- Single layer – 100mm/4in Rebound RG 90
- PVC cover– 900g/m2
- XPE foam 30 kg/m3
- Optional carpet top finish
Purpose: Protection up to first belay point.
Compliant with: EN1177/ASTM F35
CFH*: 4.0 m
Carpet-Bonded Flooring
Features:
• Total thickness between 10 and 20 cm (4-8″)
• Harder for walking and on impact (from up to 3m/10ft)
• Non-removable flooring
• Compliant with AS 2316.1
• Compliant with NF P90-312
Additional Options:
• Anti-static connections
RM 100/4" CBF
CARPET-BONDED FLOORING
- Carpet laminated XPE+EPDM foam 34 kg/m3
- High density polyurethane foam
PURPOSE: Protection up to first belay point, and above.
Compliant with:EN1177/ASTM F355
CFH*: 6.0 – 7.0 m**
RM 150/6" CBF
CARPET-BONDED FLOORING
- Carpet laminated XPE+EPDM foam 34 kg/m3
- High density polyurethane foam
PURPOSE: Protection up to first belay point, and above.
Compliant with:EN1177/ASTM F355
CFH*: 8.0 – 9.0 m**
Carpet-bonded Colors
* CFH is the Critical Fall Height, measured as per the tests described in EN1177/ASTM F355. As it is mentioned in the standard, even though the EN1177, CFH test is not an accurate representation of a person falling from a height greater than 3 meters, it could be used to assess the energy absorbing capacity of safety flooring. Thus comparing the different types to one another.
** Depending on the polyurethane foam used.
One More Life
Premium Flooring for Extended Safety
Climbmat is the only brand that has developed a special type of safety flooring – One More Life, proven to significantly decrease the risk of severe injury in the event of a fall from heights between 7 m / 23 ft and 17 m / 56 ft. One more life is designed to work similar to the airbags in cars – its role is to absorb a big part of the kinetic energy and decrease the deceleration force in the event of a fall. Regular rope climbing mats are designed to take falls up to the first clip while the crushable modules of OML offer a lot more energy absorption. It is a testament to our belief in going beyond the minimum safety requirements as there is no standard that covers potential falls from the top of a climbing wall.
Safety Zone
At Climbmat we believe that it’s our obligation to take all measures possible for the safety of the climbing gym and entertainment facility visitors. This is why we highly recommend considering a safety zone that extends beyond the requirements of the industry standards (up to the first quickdraw) and covers the entire height of the climbing wall.
Materials
PVC Vinyl
High resilience, high value, waterproof, UV-resistant, PVC
coated polyester fabric, a.k.a vinyl.
Tech specs:
• Total weight: 900 g/m2 (26 Oz)
• Tensile strength: 4300/4000 N/50 mm (430 / 400 lbs. / in)
• Tear strength: 500 N (70 / 90 lbs.)
• Temperature range: -40 °C / +70 °C (-40 °F / +158 °F)
• Fire behavior: <100 mm/min. (acc. ISO 3795)
Materials with higher fire ratings are available upon request. They are compliant with the following fire standards: BS 7837, DIN 4102: B1, NFP 92507: M2, EN 13501-1: B-s3-d0, GOST: G1, D.M. 26.06.84 (UNI 9177): CL. 2
Carpet
Commercial grade, high-traffic optimized, needle punched
carpet.
Tech specs:
• Total weight: 750 – 1050 g/m2 (22 – 31 Oz)
• Fibers: 100 % polypropylene
• Noise Reduction: 17 – 20 dB
• Fire behavior: Cfl (acc. EN 13501-1)
Materials with higher fire ratings are available upon request – Bfl – according EN 13501-1
Foam
All of our products use only the highest quality polyurethane foams available, combining low impact for the climbers and low residual deformation for higher comfort and durability.
Carpet vs. Vinyl Cover
| VINYL 900 G (26 OZ) | CARPET | ||
| PROS | CONS | PROS | CONS |
| Very durable and flexible material | Very hard to clean climbing shoe rubber marks | Very easy cleaning | Less durability compared to vinyl |
| Does not hold odors | Does not hold the chalk and requires a lot of maintenance to keep the wall clean. | Holds some of the chalk, which can be easily removed upon cleaning | Holds stains and odors, if not cleaned on a regular basis |
| Spill resistant | Creates a somewhat “sterile” ambience. | Comfortable feel, creates a cozy warmer athmosphere | Less flexible than vinyl, can cause warps and wrinkles over time |
| Few or no seams | No noise absorbtion | Strong noise absorbtion | Velcro seаms every 2-4 m that are a weak spot and might need replacement |
One More Life - Developed to Save Lives
When it comes to the unfortunate case of an accident, safety mats play a critical role. One More Life safety flooring works for the climber just as the airbag in a car does for the passenger. In the event of a fall from the top of the wall, One More Life is designed to absorb a big part of the kinetic energy and decrease the deceleration force in order to reduce the risk of severe injuries.
Unlike conventional thin mats that are designed to provide protection up to the first anchor point, One More Life offers impact absorption from falls up to 17 meters. The testing system uses crash-test dummy simulations, borrowed from automotive standards, to measure the intensity of both head and chest impacts. The result? Safety mat that significantly reduces life-threatening injuries in high-risk falls which although very rare, are definitely not impossible.
What are the risks
Even with proper training, climbing happens above the ground, gravity works and accidents happen.
Studies show 90-95% of auto belay incidents are caused by human error, primarily forgetting to clip in or not performing the necessary checks. In one study, only 10% of climbers double-checked their auto belay before starting a climb, despite most believing they were very careful. While mechanical failures also do occur, they are extremely rare. Regular rope climbing is also not immune from incidents due to gear failure, distraction or improper belaying.
Who is at risk?
Both beginners and experienced climbers make mistakes. Beginners may lack familiarity with the system, while experienced climbers may become complacent or overconfident. In fact, experienced climbers may assume they are safe because of their skill level, leading to accidents from neglecting basic safety steps. And for children, who bring boundless energy but often lack the focus or technical precision needed for safe climbing, the added layer of protection is indispensable.
One More Life Safety Flooring
17m/55 ft Drop Test with a Crash Test Dummy
Watch the drop tests of our crash test dummy Dummy-an falling on Climbmat’s safety flooring One More Life. Despite the height of 17 m/55 ft! Dummy-an has very high chances of survival!
We compared the data for the impact force during the falls to the limits set by highway traffic administrations in the EU and the US for headand chest impact. And the results of the drop tests showed that the numbers we got are below the threshold line.
How Does OML Work?
Falling from 17 meters / 55 ft is like crashing a car at 66 km/h / 40 mph. The human body accelerates to the same speed and the impact forces are the same.
In case of such an accident, it’s not the fall but the sudden stop that does the harm — what scientists call “severe deceleration.” The automotive industry uses inflatable airbags to decrease the deceleration and absorb kinetic energy applied to the human body. In climbing gyms, the last resort of safety that can serve the same purpose in case of human error or gear failure, is the safety flooring.
One more life safety mat works similar to the airbags in cars – its role is to absorb the kinetic energy and decrease the deceleration force in the event of a fall. Regular rope climbing mats are designed to take falls up to the first clip while the crushable modules of OML offer a lot more energy absorption.
Falls up to 3 m / 10 ft
The top low impact energy absorbing layer safely absorbs the energy of multiple falls from up to 3 m. In the event of a fall from less than 3m, One More Life will sustain no damage.
Falls 3 to 17m (10 to 55 ft)
The bottom high impact energy absorbing layer is a sacrifice module that safely absorbs the energy of falls from heights greater than 3m and up to 17m. The crushed modules need to be replaced. In the event of a fall from more than 3m, the high impact energy absorbing modules of One More Life must be inspected for damage and the crushed modules must be replaced.
The chart on the left shows the results of our crash test dummy drop tests on three different types of climbing floors. We compared our One More Life product with one of the most commonly used surfaces for indoor top-rope and lead climbing walls – a combination of a carpet-bonded closed foam material and open cell foam and also with bare concrete.
The graph represents the maximum G-force exhibited by the chest of our crash tests dummy when falling over different surfaces. You can see in the chart the first bar which shows the typical deceleration rate for a human torso falling on One More Life mat from a height of 17 m. The maximum value is 55 g’s, which is below the severe injury threshold of 65 g’s, set by NHTSA. As it is seen, the results when falling directly on concreate and the carpet-bonded type flooring (13 cm thickness) are much worse than in the case of One More Life mat. In fact they are much over the 65 g’s severe injury threshold set by NHTSA.
One More Life Features:
- Superior impact absorption: The safety mat utilizes advanced technology to absorb impact energy effectively, significantly reducing the risk of serious injuries in case of a fall.
- Durable and long-lasting: The modular structure allows for partial replacement in the event of a fall from more than 3m / 10ft, when the high impact energy absorbing modules will be crushed.
- Variety of sizes and thicknesses: Available in various sizes and thicknesses, the mat can be customized to fit the specific needs of your climbing space and wall height.
- Aesthetically pleasing: The mat comes in vinyl or carpet, just like any climbing flooring, allowing you to integrate it seamlessly into your climbing wall design without compromising on aesthetics.
