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 excited to announce that Kradal™ Flooring is the winner of the Innovation of the Year award in the Assisted Living Category at Ageing Asia World Ageing Festival!
Many thanks to our sponsors The Flooring Gallery, Forbo Flooring Systems and Mapei for your support. Our distributor Marcus Lee and installer, Elaine Soh from The Floor Gallery were integral in making this project a resounding success.
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