When athletes land, tumble, or rebound on a gymnastics mat, they depend on the foam’s ability to compress and immediately return to its original shape. This performance factor, known as the compression recovery rate, is one of the most critical, yet overlooked, characteristics of a gymnastics mat. While thickness, density,...

Gymnastics mats have evolved significantly over the past decade. While cushioning, thickness, and foam density are widely discussed, one breakthrough feature is quietly redefining athlete safety and performance, micro-texture grip mapping. This technology involves creating precision-engineered surface textures that vary subtly across different zones of the mat. These micro-patterns help gymnasts...