A sports mat includes a first foam layer, a second foam layer laminated on the first foam layer and a patterned laminate bonded on the second foam layer. The first and second foam layers are both made of polyethylene foam containing material of elastic resin and have a density in the range of 2 to 8 pcf and a total thickness in the range of 2 to 8 mm. In addition, the first foam layer is embossed therebottom with a plurality of elongated ridges parallel to one another. The patterned laminate includes a first plastic film laminated to the second foam layer, a second plastic film laminated to the first plastic film, and a pattern placed in between the first and second plastic films and visible through the second plastic film. Additionally, the pattern laminate together with the second foam layer is embossed to define a plurality of concaves in an exterior surface thereof.
1. A sports mat comprising:
a first foam layer formed therebottom with a plurality of elongated ridges parallel to one another;
a second foam layer laminated to a top of said first foam layer, wherein said first and second foam layers are both made of polyethylene foam containing an additive of elastic resin and have a density in the range of 2 to 8 pcf and a total thickness in the range of 2 to 8 mm; and
a patterned laminate bonded to a top of said second foam layer and comprising a first plastic film laminated to said second foam layer, a second plastic film laminated to said first plastic film, and a pattern placed in between said first and second plastic films and visible through said second plastic film;
wherein said pattern laminate together with said second foam layer is embossed to define a plurality of concaves in an exterior surface thereof.
2. The sports mat of claim 1 wherein each of said elongated ridges is arch-shaped in cross section.
3. The sports mat of claim 2 wherein said first foam layer is dark-colored with respect to said second foam layer.