Loose Fill Rubber

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Performance Where It Matters

Providing a Better, Softer Solution Than Other Loose Fill Surfaces

Loose fill rubber delivers certified impact attenuation, lasting durability, and low-maintenance performance.

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Why Choose Loose Fill Rubber for Your Playground?

Loose fill rubber is a popular safety surfacing solution for playgrounds across the country, and for good reason. Unlike wood chips or pea gravel, playground rubber mulch won't decompose, compact, or attract pests, making it a smart long-term investment for any play space.

  • Safety You Can Count On Loose fill rubber meets ASTM F1292 impact attenuation standards, providing critical fall protection under playground equipment. The cushioning depth can be adjusted to meet fall height requirements for equipment of varying heights, ensuring compliance and reducing injury risk.

  • Built to Last Traditional organic surfacing materials break down over time, requiring frequent replacement. Loose fill rubber retains its volume, color, and performance year after year, even in high-traffic areas exposed to harsh weather conditions.

  • Low Maintenance, High Value Playground rubber mulch requires minimal upkeep compared to alternatives. It doesn't need to be raked as frequently as wood fiber, won't wash away in heavy rain like loose stone, and resists mold and mildew growth.

  • ADA Accessibility When properly installed and maintained at the correct depth, loose fill rubber can support ADA-compliant accessible routes to and around playground equipment, helping your facility welcome all children regardless of mobility needs.

  • Environmentally Responsible Many loose fill rubber products are manufactured from recycled tire rubber, diverting waste from landfills while creating a high-performance surfacing solution. It's a choice that's good for kids and the environment.

Where to Find Loose Fill Rubber 

From installers to material suppliers, you can find loose fill rubber from our list of brands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Loose fill rubber is a type of playground surfacing made from shredded recycled rubber, typically sourced from repurposed tires. It is installed to a specified depth beneath and around playground equipment to provide critical fall protection. 

Playground rubber mulch offers several advantages over organic alternatives like wood mulch or engineered wood fiber. It does not decompose, compact, or host insects, and it maintains its volume and performance far longer without the need for frequent replenishment. While the upfront cost of loose fill rubber may be higher, the reduced maintenance and longer lifespan typically result in a lower total cost of ownership over time.

High-quality loose fill rubber products are manufactured to meet safety standards for playground use and are tested for harmful substances. Additionally, because playground rubber mulch is largely made from recycled rubber, it contributes to sustainability goals by keeping tire waste out of landfills.

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