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What matters (in plain words)
Parents notice safety, coaches need progress, and your brand must look intentional. The mats you pick should do all three.
Choose by job (quick guide)
Floor basics / warm-ups
- Panel mats (foldable) for rolls, shapes, conditioning.
- Typical pick: panels that fold for easy storage and quick layout changes.
Skill stations & progressions
- Incline (“cheese”) mats to teach forward/backward rolls and shaping.
- Octagon shapes for bridges, kick-overs, and tumbling drills.
- Choose sizes by age group (kids → smaller; teens → larger).
Landings & spotting
- Landing mats for safer dismounts and beam/bar progressions.
- Thickness increases with height/impact.
High-impact safety
- Crash mats for advanced skills and new progressions.
- Go thicker/softer where athletes come down with speed.
Walls & perimeters
- Wall pads to protect busy lanes and corners.
- Match height to your wall and traffic areas.
Not sure what thickness or density suits your programs? We confirm specs with you on the quote (use-case, athlete age, ceiling height, and coach method).
Color & branding (make it look pro)
- Zone by color: e.g., blue = basics, red = advanced, grey = coach area.
- Brand match: we can align to your HEX/RGB colors and add logo prints on selected mats.
- Finish options: easy-clean vinyl, hidden seams, reinforced handles, anti-slip bottoms.

GymLab’s Build-Your-Own (how it works)
- Tell us the plan: room size, class types, ages, expected headcount.
- Pick your look: send logo and brand colors (or let us propose a palette).
- We design the set: mat sizes, thickness, densities, and a simple zone layout.
- Quote & lead time: you get an RFQ summary with specs, colors, and delivery plan.
- E-Licence & Warranty: serial-tracked documents for eligible large items (specs, manufacture & purchase dates, warranty status).


Starter, Growth, Pro (examples)
- Starter Set: panels + incline + foam beam + wall pads → open safely, teach foundations.
- Growth Add-Ons: landing mats, octagon(s), competition beam, extra panels → more stations, higher throughput.
- Pro Add-Ons: crash mats, bar/beam matting kits, branded colorway → team programs and events.
(Exact specs and quantities confirmed on your quote.)
Ready to buy the right mats?
Tell us your space and brand—we’ll design a set that fits, looks pro, and grows with you.

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