Apollo Foam provides innovative, custom engineered polyethylene foam solutions globally

Apollo Foam converts all grades of polyethylene foam used in the sports and leisure market. Polyethylene foam is used extensively in the sports  industry due to its lightweight, versatility and washable surfaces.

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Why Polyethylene Foam For Sports?

Polyethylene foam comes in a variety of vibrant colours and can be branded to your own organisation.

Polyethylene foam is excellent in its functional performance providing the optimum amount of cushioning & impact absorption. It is ideal for personal protection, poolside, exercise and leisure activities.

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Where is Polyethylene Foam Used In Sports & Leisure?

Equestrian – Polyethylene foam can be used either on its own or as a composite material. It is ideal for body protection and for soft touch applications, such as headliners in equestrian helmets. 

Archery – Polyethylene is key to the archery market as it is used as the back stop to field targets. Thin pads of polyethylene foam are cut to size and compressed. This  provides the best method of stopping the arrows without any damage being caused. Other methods have included hay and glue which have a detrimental and costly affect to the archer.

Martial Arts – Polyethylene foam is a key material used in combat sports.  In boxing PEE foam can be used under the ring canvas to provide  cushioning to the boxers. In MMA a dual density Polyethylene foam is used to make the foam firm under foot but cushioned for throws and grappling. The PE foam is available in various colours which can be aligned with your clubs or schools colours. These mats can have a jig-sawed edge so they can be easily assembled into a bigger combat area and will not come apart during combat.

Exercise / Yoga Mats & Blocks – Polyethylene foam with an EVA ( Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) additive gives support but a soft feel for  people who do yoga, meditation, stretching exercises, or rehabilitation. The colour, thickness, and size can all be decided by you or your club, school, or academy.

Canoe / Kayaking – Polyethylene foam is used extensively in this market with its low weight, various densities, and superb buoyancy characteristics. Both canoe and kayak manufacturers prefer to work with polyethylene because of its ease of application.

Swimming – Polyethylene foam is found in swimming pools up and down the country. PE foams are used for swimming floats, pull buoys, rafts, and all other toddlers soft foam poolside play equipmentThe vast colours available, lightweight, and superb buoyancy make polyethylene foam the number one choice.

Anything is possible – If you have your own or take part in any swimming club, martial arts club, canoeing, kayaking, or yoga club then contact us. We can personalise your polyethylene foam to make a statement and improve company branding for your school, club, or company.

Apollo Foam provide cost-effective polyethylene foam solutions

Our polyethylene foams are converted to our customers’ individual requirements from split sheets, pressed foam fitments, waterjet and routed polyethylene foam components for all market sectors.

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