The innovative three-layer design of the new Green WKF Approved Tatami has a bio-based, non-fossil heart. This is ProGame’s TR-EECell green foam, made from polyethylene derived from sugar cane waste, ensuring a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the previous model.
Green WKF Approved, environmental sustainability without compromise.
The innovative three-layer design of the new Green WKF Approved Tatami has a bio-based, non-fossil heart. This is ProGame’s TR-EECell green foam, made from polyethylene derived from sugar cane waste, ensuring a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the previous model.
Green WKF Approved, environmental sustainability without compromise.
TR-EECell is our bio-based and cross-linked polyethylene foam, certified and recognized worldwide.
TR-EECell features raw materials derived from sugar cane waste.
The process of exploiting sugar cane usually involves five squeezing steps: the juice obtained from the first two steps is used to produce brown sugar for human consumption, while the last three steps generate a less valuable juice that is not suitable for food sugar production.
In these last three steps, the ethanol needed to create our foam is produced.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a systematic method of measuring the environmental impact of a product at every stage of its life, from the extraction and processing of raw materials, through production, distribution, use and ending with the end of its life cycle.
Trocellen’s LCA measurement focuses on the Cradle-to-Gate assessment: the LCA stages with direct influence on environmental impact by Trocellen. These include resources, processes and manufacturing, without considering distribution, use and end of life.
The ProGame Green WKF Approved tatami is the first bio-based mat with premium features and its distinctive part is the green coloured foam core layer.
Based on Trocellen’s LCA calculation it generates, at least, a 20% reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP), compared to the previous ProGame WKF Approved model, 100% fossil.
100% fossil
11,40 kg CO₂/m²
20% bio based
9,12 Kg CO₂/m²
CO₂ reduction
CO₂ reduction
Studies confirm that a single tree can absorb 10 kg of CO2 per year (https://onetreeplanted.org/blogs/stories/how-much-co2-does-tree-absorb). Assuming that the average lifespan of any ProGame area is at least five years, you can calculate how many planted trees it equates:
The innovative three-layer design of the new Green WKF Approved Tatami sets new standards in performance. The different densities of the three layers allow a grip on the mat and a precision of movement never before achieved by ProGame.
Green WKF Approved, high performance without compromise.
The innovative three-layer design of the new Green WKF Approved Tatami sets new standards in performance. The different densities of the three layers allow a grip on the mat and a precision of movement never before achieved by ProGame.
Green WKF Approved, high performance without compromise.
We redesigned the interlocking system to make it stronger and more resistant. The new shape of the interlocking system, with bigger undercut, performs the best system ever realized by ProGame.
Italian and European individual champion, team silver medal in the Kata discipline. World bronze medal both individually and in teams. Olympic athlete at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
“This tatami gives me an incredible feeling of stability, as if the foot is well wrapped and planted. It allows me to move with confidence, both in quick strikes and in slower movements. The joints are solid and strong, even when I train on the sides of the tatami, it doesn’t move a millimeter. It holds up to even the most intense training sessions.”
For over 20 years, Sport Target has been active in the world of sport and martial arts. It is among the first in Italy and a leader in the Veneto region in the Karate sector. Its athletes include numerous young people who have won medals at national and international level.
“The new Tatami Green WKF is immediately ready for use! This is the real surprise compared to the previous model. You don’t need days of use before it performs, just a normal wash with a neutral detergent and the grip is excellent right away.”
The High Performance Centre (CAR) is based in Madrid. It is the ultimate centre for training Spanish professional athletes in karate.
“We have been testing the mats for weeks with high-level athletes who train every day for many hours. Even after very intense training sessions, the mats stay together, they do not separate; the material used is very resistant.
Adherence, comfort, strength and durability… we were impressed by Progame’s new Green WKF tatami!”
The innovative three-layer design of the new Green WKF Approved Tatami exceeds all the strict safety standards required by the World Karate Federation. The new interlocking design ensures a level of stability never before achieved by ProGame.
Green WKF Approved, safety without compromise.
With the certification of a certified centre, we have met the strict safety standards required by the World Karate Federation.
The Green WKF Approved tatami complies with the European Norm regulating: Sports mats, safety requirements (NF EN 12503.1)
We comply:
Shocks absorbing (NF EN 12503.4)
Characteristics of the base of friction (NF EN 12503.5)
Characteristics of friction of the superior face (NF EN 12503.6)
Determination of static rigidity (NF EN 12503.7)