IMPACT ABSORBING VINYL FLOOR UNDERLAY
- for wet and dry areas
Introducing Kradal™ - A new energy absorbing flooring technology designed to reduce the chance of fall-related injury
Kradal™ is a new technology to optimise energy absorption on impact with the floor or ground in order to reduce the likelihood of a fracture or an injury from a fall, while at the same time minimising deflection to avoid increasing the rate of falls.
Karlstad University in Sweden, (published in “Injury Prevention” , a BMJ Group Journal) found Kradal™️ Flooring to reduce the likelihood of injury from falling by nearly 60%.
Kradal™️ Smart Foam underlay is installed under sheet vinyl or linoleum.
Kradal™️ has fantastic acoustic noise reduction qualities, is antimicrobial and it can be installed in both wet and dry areas such as bathrooms, hallways and bedrooms as it is non-water absorbing. Ask us about our floor drain tile for showers.
Kradal™️ Flooring is designed for the Aged-Care sector for use in both residential and assisted-living facilities.
Kradal™️ Flooring is currently installing in gymnasium and child-care facilities.
We are proud to share that following our win in 2024, Kradal™ Flooring has once again been selected as a finalist for the Innovation of the Year award in the Assisted Living Category at the Ageing Asia World Ageing Festival 2025!
A big thank you to our partners at Altro and Moods for their continued support and collaboration in bringing innovative flooring solutions to the aged care sector.
Kradal™ can now be viewed in several locations in Singapore.
See the Dealer Locator for more information.
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The Benefits:
Reduced the relative risk of injury from a fall by 59%
Water Resistant
No more hip-protectors!
Antimicrobial
100% Recyclable
contains organic material
Fantastic Acoustic Qualities
Firm But Soft Impact Flooring
Fractures are a common yet serious injury resulting from falls. In Australia, hip and thigh fracture account for 32.5% of cases, spine and pelvis at 12.5%, and elbow and forearm at 12%. The average cost of treatment of fractures is approximately $15,000 with hip fractures costing $30,000.
Impact Testing showed a 46% force reduction compared to vinyl flooring.
Why Impact Absorbing Flooring is Essential
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According to the World Health Organization, the global population of individuals aged 65 and over now exceeds the number of children under the age of 5.
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30% of people aged over 65 experience a fall each year
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In 2016-17, 52% of people over 65 suffered from a fracture
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The silver tsunami of an aging population is leaving healthcare systems short-handed. With fewer doctors and nurses to tend to the growing needs of older adults, these vital systems are facing immense pressure
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An independent study in Sweden has found that Kradal reduces the chance of injury by nearly 60%, improving quality of life years and reducing health system pressure