All seams are welded for greater strength and waterproofing. Welded lugs for rings and clips are ten times stronger than rings sewn into seams. Handles are also welded for greater strength. Wear pad covers are also welded for added strength and work load spread. Three grades of foam are used in both High Jump and Pole Vault mats and are air cell constructed to make for greater landing safety and longer life.
Standard mats have two grades of foam.
Insist on genuine Glentham Landing Pits. They are made from the finest materials available. The breather fabric is vinyl-coated polyester yarn woven into an open mesh that allows the threads to move when an athlete's spikes hit them. This gives the fabric tremendous resistance to tearing and also permits air to escape from inside the base units for softer landings. The sides and base of our pits are made from vinyl-coated polyester material.