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Made in the USA Gymnastics Mat Options

Greatmats specializes in providing made-to-order folding gym mats. For gymnastics facilities or schools that require specific sizes, shapes, or colors of tumble mats, we can deliver with our Made in America products.

Hook and Loop Connectors

The versatility of our thick gymnastic folding mats makes them a popular choice among customers. All of our gymnastics mat and tumbling mat products include hook and loop connector strips of 2 inches in width. This allows for connecting the mats side by side or end to end. Some of our tumble mats have connectors just on two sides, while others have them on all four sides, providing plenty of options in laying out our mat for gymnastics products.

Folding Gym Mats

The potential use cases for these kids gymnastics mat products are varied. Consider connecting the tumble mats end to end using the connector strips to create a long lane for tumbling runs. The gymnastic matting deliver a soft landing area for gymnasts working on routines where they need to make a dismount. Some of our roll out gymnastics mats for home even are usable outdoors when the weather is dry.

When gymnastics practice is over at home or at the studio, our folding
gymnastic mats fold down to a small size for storage. With the vinyl covering on the gymnastics pads, these mats will last a long time, even when they're often stacked up in a storage area.

Octagon Mats

Certain gymnastics training techniques require gymnastic octagon mats, which we carry as well. Octagon wedge mats work especially well for teaching novice gymnastics students things like walkovers, back handsprings, and forward rolls. Cheer teams like the octagon style of mats for teaching particular skills, especially those involving flexibility training. We offer multiple sizes of these octagon gymnastics pads, allowing for use by both older and younger students.

Our octagon gymnastic mat options all consist of a tough 18-ounce vinyl cover that gives our products much greater durability than cheap gymnastics mats. The interior of the octagon incline mats consists of a high-quality polyurethane foam, which allows the mat to maintain its eight-sided shape, no matter how often it's used. Our PE foam carries a 70 ILD (intent load deflection) rating, which makes these octagon rolls perfect for high-intensity training sessions, where durability is a must.

Incline Wedge Mats

Incline mats, also called wedge mats or cheese gym mats, make a good training tool that gymnasts of all ages and skill levels can benefit from. Wedge incline mats can help youth develop skills from the beginning levels to the advanced. Larger incline wedge mats can also double as spotting tables. Use wedge shaped mats for uphill vaulting and transition training on bars or for basic tumbling and conditioning, and use in conjunction with octagon mats for skill training.

At Greatmats, we offer wedge mats in both folding and non-folding styles. The non folding mats are available in sizes 24 to 60 inches wide and 48 to 84 inches long, so you can choose the mat size that's just right for your needs. Folding incline wedge mats come in a larger range of sizes, with widths from 24 to 72 inches, and lengths from 48 to 144 inches.

Competition Landing Mats

Built to withstand the intense use and rigorous demands of a competition setting, our competition landing mats have a double-stitched top and heavy-duty number 10 YKK molded zipper. They provide plenty of cushion on landings to help keep gymnasts safe.

Landing mats come in both folding and non-folding styles. The folding mats are available as single or bi-fold mats. Competition mats range in size from 6x12 feet to 8x18 feet. They're available in both 12 and 20 centimeter thicknesses. We offer a wide selection of competition landing mats to outfit any gymnastic space. Choose from different sizes, thicknesses, colors, and connector options. Thinner tumbling mats are ideal for skill development, while thicker landing matting measuring up to 12 inches thick will provide optimum shock absorption.

Safety Cushion Development Gym Mats

Suitable for use in practice areas, our safety cushion mats are designed to withstand heavy traffic and heavy use. Their heavy duty 10 YKK zipper is durable and long-lasting. Our safety cushion mats and tumbling mats are available in multiple thicknesses, with each design being suitable for particular uses. The 8-inch thick safety cushion is ideal for tumbling and gymnastics training.

The 8 and 12 inch-thick safety cushions feature double stitched top surfaces and superior shock absorption, so they offer increased shock absorption and can handle rigorous use. The 12-inch thick tumbling mats offer additional protection that is suitable for high-impact activities.

Our gymnastics Fluffy Denim mats provide the superior shock absorption necessary for high-impact activities. The gymnastics mats are specifically designed for athletes who repeatedly land on their backs or their stomachs, and the 12-inch thick design helps to maximize shock absorption and athlete safety. The denim cover helps to take the sting out of landings, increasing comfort. Measuring 5 x 6.66 feet long, these mats can be used for gymnastics bars and vault as well.

Roll Out Gymnastic Matting

Roll out gym mats feature great rebound and have a durable, needle punch carpet top that provides cheerleaders with excellent traction for cheer practice and stunt training. These roll out carpeted mats are ideal for tumbling and floor exercise practice, and are available in a variety of sizes. The 5x10 foot mats are a perfect cheer mats for home users or gym and exercise flooring use. The larger 6x42 ft rolls are the best choice for cheer team practices or competitions for schools.

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How To Clean Gym Mats

1. Sponge clean vinyl covered gym folding mats with hot water.
2. Keep a 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water solution available in a spray bottle.
3. Sanitize mats by spraying them lightly and thoroughly with Lysol.
4. Do not soak or power wash your gymnastics mats.
5. Always store your folding gymnastic mat options in a closet or under a cover to keep clean.

Top 5 Benefits of Gymnastic Mats

1. Folding gym mat provide increased safety.
2. Durable gym mats constructed mats will withstand years of use.
3. Foam material within the tumbling mats assist with skill development.
4. Quickly convert any indoor area into a gym practice space.
5. Gymnasts gain confidence and learn how to perform skills correctly and effectively.

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Benefits of Different Mats for Gymnastics

Each style of gymnastic mat has some advantages for different types of classes and skill levels. At many gymnastics studios, having at least one of every common style of gymnastics matting is a smart idea to match all types of skills being taught. For those using gym mats for home, picking one style of mat that matches the skills being taught may be a more cost effective option.

Folding gym mats products are popular choices for both gymnastics and cheerleading workouts at home and at the studio. These folding gymnastics floor mats usually consist of four or five equally sized panels. The panels fold upon each other, which works well for stacking and storing the mats, but they also can create a smaller, thicker cushioned pad when they're folded up versus a long, thin pad when they're stretched out fully. This gives the folding gymnastics pads multiple usage options.

Incline mats are helpful for students just beginning to learn how to do basic tumbling. Incline wedge mats provide a helpful training tool for older gymnasts looking to sharpen their balance skills.

Octagon mats have a cylindrical shape with eight sides. Versus a round sided gym mats, the octagon shaped pad gives students some stability with flat sides. When learning techniques and skills in gymnastics and cheerleading that require torso arching, the octagon mat is the best tool. This style of mat also can serve as a fun obstacle for roughhousing in a play area.

When seeking a type of gymnastic mat that delivers more cushioning than firm footing, move beyond the three styles of tumbling mats we've already mentioned and select skill cushion mats. This style of tumbling mat has an extremely soft and thick filling that works well when students are practicing dismounts in gymnastics or stunting in cheerleading.

Using Folding Gymnastics Mats for Home

Although folding mats work very well for gymnastics and cheerleading practices, these versatile mats are great for other types of workouts. Some of our customers have created at-home martial arts and wrestling rooms for children, using folding mats on the floor and walls to allow for safely practicing different moves and techniques for these sports.

Another common use for folding gym mats is as cushioning in a play area at home where roughhousing is common or where a toddler is learning how to walk.

We've even had some schools and theater companies make use of our folding gym mats as stage props. During scenes where actors must fall to the ground, our mats provide a cushioned area, so they can complete the scene safely. Because our foldable gymnastics mat product is easy to move, it's handy to use in a school or theater, where the mat can be picked up and stored when it's not in use.