Applications

Sports Flooring

Benefits of the Manlapene™ HDPE material:

  • Strong, impact resistant and long lasting
  • Suitable for indoor & outdoor
  • Does not deteriorate for many years
  • Does not rot, mould, splinter, swell or rust
  • Option for anti-skid or extra smooth (floor) surface
  • Hygienic; extremely easy to keep clean
  • Vibrant colours which do not fade
  • Light weight; easy to transport
  • UV protected and waterproof
  • Termite, fire, heat and chemical retardant
  • 100% recyclable and eco-friendly
  • Cost effective

Comparison with alternative materials:

Wood

  • will rot, splinter and deteriorate
  • will mould and is difficult to keep clean
  • will look horrible after a few years
  • costs a lot of maintenance and upkeep
  • is more expensive, requires painting, coating, finishing
  • has to be replaced after certain period
  • is cost ineffective

Metals

  • will rust
  • are more expensive
  • are very heavy to transport
  • are strong, but Manlapene™ HDPE can replace many metals’ applications in a cost effective manner because it is strong as well
  • Will get stolen, because of the resell value of metals

Manlapene™ HDPE does not pose these problems and is a very suitable building material to be used for Sports and playground flooring, because of the various reasons mentioned.