Through sustainable recycling, tire rubber gets a second life in shock-absorbing playground base layers.
Playground surface
Children play. And when they do, they fall. That’s why playgrounds need soft, shock-absorbing surfaces that reduce the risk of injury – without compromising on hygiene or durability.
Genan rubber granulate and GENAN SAFE rubber pellets are designed specifically for playground base layers, helping to create safer environments for children to play, explore, and grow.
Standards
All Genan products for playgrounds comply with EU safety standards for surface shock absorption – as outlined in EN 1176 and EN 1177. Compared to surfaces made of sand, gravel, or wood chips, rubber surfacing is not only safer – it’s also easier to keep clean. A solid rubber layer reduces the risk of hidden hazards like glass shards, discarded needles, or animal waste.
Installation
Most playgrounds are built in-situ: rubber granules or pellets are mixed with polyurethane binder and poured directly on site. Genan materials support creative freedom – from bright colors and bold shapes to varied surface textures. Alternatively, pre-fabricated tiles made from Genan rubber granulate offer another reliable installation method.
Genan offers rubber granulate in four standard sizes for playground applications: GENAN MEDIUM, GENAN COARSE, GENAN SUPER COARSE, and GENAN ULTRA COARSE. For more uniform performance, GENAN SAFE rubber pellets are also available – including GENAN PELLETS 4.2 / 5, with a diameter of 4.2 mm and a length of 5 mm.
At Genan, we give used tires a new life, creating unique and sustainable products – only imagination sets the limit! Have an idea or a request? Let’s make it happen.
