PopsyKosy Glossary of Play Mat Terms

Shopping for a non-toxic play mat means wading through a lot of acronyms. This glossary index defines the terms that actually matter, with links to a full explanation of each.

Key Terms

• EVA — ethylene-vinyl acetate, the soft, resilient foam PopsyKosy uses in 100% virgin form.
• USP Class VI — a rigorous biocompatibility standard for material safety.
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — tests for harmful substances; PopsyKosy meets Class I, the strictest tier.
• Formamide — a chemical restricted in some markets; PopsyKosy tests Non-Detect.
• CPSIA — U.S. children's product safety law for lead and phthalate limits.
• ASTM F963 — the U.S. toy safety standard.
• EN 1177 — the European impact-attenuation (fall protection) standard.
• Phthalate-free and BPA-free — free of common plasticizer chemicals of concern.
• Non-toxic play mat — what the term should mean, and how to verify it.

Why A Glossary?

Because "non-toxic" is only as good as the testing behind it. See exactly what our badges mean in What the Certifications Actually Mean, and the principles behind them in The Standard.