PopsyKosy vs. a Typical Recycled-PE Foam Mat

The simplest way to see the difference: put PopsyKosy next to a typical recycled-PE foam mat, point by point. Most mats in this category are made from recycled polyethylene. PopsyKosy is 100% pure virgin EVA, made in Taiwan, and independently certified. Here is how they compare.

Side By Side

Feature	PopsyKosy	Typical Recycled-PE Foam Mat
Material	100% virgin EVA	Recycled PE
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I	Yes	Rarely
USP Class VI	Yes	No
EN 1177 fall protection (SGS)	Yes	No
Thickness options	0.5-inch and 1-inch	Usually one thin option
pH	6.5-7.0	Varies
Lifespan	5+ years	Often replaced sooner
Warranty	2-year	Typically none

Why It Matters

Certifications are only meaningful when they are independently tested. PopsyKosy publishes its testing rather than its marketing. See the head-to-head detail on our Compare page, and learn what each badge really means in What the Certifications Actually Mean.