What are SoftTiles made of?
SoftTiles are made from a non-toxic EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foam. Our EVA foam floor mats do not contain plasticizers like BPA or phthalates, and have been tested to be formamide free.
What is the best material for baby play mat?
Nature of Materials Used Generally, parents prefer water-proof baby play mat as it is easier to maintain and clean. Most waterproof baby play mats are made of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or Thermoplastic Polyutherane (TPU).
Is Xpe material safe?
Made food grade material(XPE). This is a fairly new material and it’s supposed to be safe for baby. If you’re worried about using something fairly new I would stick to the mats on the organic section. Hygienic, Non-toxic (Food Grade Material), and absolutely no smell.
Will Eva Foam soak up water?
Easy-to-Clean: EVA foam is easy to clean and is resistant to chemicals, making it ideal for sweaty gyms or playrooms. Water-Resistant: It is highly weather resilient and has low water absorption, so it can withstand spills, wet feet, and messy pets.
Are foam tiles safe?
Certified Safe In addition, all FoamTiles EVA foam products have been tested to ensure they are phthalate free, are of the highest quality and workmanship, have been fire test rated, and can withstand extreme temperature exposure.
Is PE foam non toxic?
Polyethylene(PE) Foam We only use non-toxic PE foam that is safe enough to be used for food packaging. It is laminated into 10 thin layers of foam sheets through a chemical-free adhesive method in order to achieve optimal thickness of 4cm(1.6 inch).
Is EVA foam non toxic?
EVA foam play mats are also commonly touted as being non-toxic. However, EVA foam has been found to off-gas formamide. A company can claim that its mats are formamide-free but it can do so because formamide is only tested to a certain level.
Is EVA foam non-toxic?
EVA foam play mats are also commonly touted as being non-toxic. However, EVA foam has been found to off-gas formamide. Currently, there are NO 100% formamide-free EVA foam mats on the market. A company can claim that its mats are formamide-free but it can do so because formamide is only tested to a certain level.
Is PVC foam safe?
PVC is popular for yoga mats because it’s cheap and effective. To make the vinyl pliable for practice, it’s treated with phthalates, lead and cadmium. Phthalates are considered safe, according to many governing scientific bodies in the U.S. and around the world, but that’s when you’re exposure is at “typical” levels.
Is PE foam safe?