Recommended Applications

ThermaGreen Shock and Drainage Pads are elite, engineered subgrade underlayments made from pre-consumer cross-linked closed-cell polyethylene foam (XLPE). Designed specifically for professional athletic fields and high-safety playgrounds, the ThermaGreen product line (including SportLite and PlayLite) provides high-performance impact protection, rapid fluid drainage, and strict non-toxic environmental safety. Unlike loose-fill aggregates or rigid panels, ThermaGreen features cross-linked molecular bonds that retain precise structural memory, resisting compression, cracking, and weathering over multiple decades. The flagship application for ThermaGreen SportLite rolls. Installed beneath heavy-impact athletic fields, it delivers the consistent GMAX and vertical deformation scores required to achieve FIFA Quality and World Rugby certifications, significantly minimizing player concussion risks and lower-limb joint stress.

Installation & Care Notes

Installing ThermaGreen Shock and Drainage Pads (such as the ThermaGreen SportLite or PlayLite systems) implements a high-performance underlayment matrix manufactured from pre-consumer cross-linked closed-cell polyethylene foam (XLPE). These highly permeable, thermoset foam panels are engineered to resist chemical degradation, retain geometric shape memory, and provide rapid horizontal and vertical water drainage beneath synthetic fields.According to international athletic performance guidelines, ThermaGreen installations are specifically designed to meet FIFA Quality, World Rugby, and IPEMA standards. They provide exceptional G-Max impact protection and Critical Fall Height safety while maintaining field stability over decades. Excavate the dirt footprint and import your crushed stone drainage aggregate. Compact the aggregate base with a heavy vibratory plate compactor until it hits a minimum of 95% proctor density to prevent underground shifting.

Warranty & Availability

ThermaGreen Shock and Drainage Pads (including the SportLite sports field series and PlayLite playground series) are typically covered by a 8-year to 10-year limited commercial manufacturer warranty. Because these professional-grade underlayments are manufactured from high-density, cross-linked closed-cell polyethylene foam (XLPE) or nonwoven geotextiles, their real-world operational lifespan spans 15 to 20+ years, frequently allowing them to be harvested and reused across multiple artificial turf lifecycles. Guarantees the pad will consistently deliver impact protection, energy absorption, and G-max stability to help meet continuous safety thresholds. Protects against permanent deformation or thinning under heavy athletic loads or multi-use facility equipment. The cross-linked chemical structure ensures high shape memory retention.