FirstBase
Softline
The poured-in-place playground safety surface built for safer play, cleaner sites, and fewer long-term headaches.
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The Ground Play Deserves
When a playground surface fails, everything around it gets harder: safety, accessibility, inspections, maintenance, and parent confidence. FirstBase is Softline’s core poured-in-place playground safety surfacing system, designed to help project teams build play environments that protect users, support inclusive access, and hold up over time.
If you need a playground surface that looks finished, performs reliably, and helps reduce the long-term maintenance burden of loose-fill materials, FirstBase is built for that job.
Best for
Benefit
Dependable fall protection with a cleaner, lower-maintenance, more design-flexible finish
Playgrounds, school play areas, municipal parks, community spaces, and rooftop playgrounds
Why FirstBase stands out
Built around real fall protection requirements
FirstBase is designed specifically for spaces where falls happen and impact attenuation matters. The system thickness is adjusted based on required fall height, so you are not forcing a one-size-fits-all surface into a safety-critical environment.
IPEMA certified for verified safety performance
FirstBase is IPEMA certified and tested to CSA Z614:20 standards for impact attenuation. That means independent, third-party verification of the system's safety performance, giving specifiers, inspectors, and owners a built-in quality guarantee rather than relying on internal claims.
Better accessibility than loose fill
Try pushing a wheelchair or stroller through deep wood fiber or sand. Wheels sink, movement stalls, and independent access disappears. FirstBase creates a firm, continuous surface that mobility devices can actually roll across, making inclusive playground use a reality instead of a struggle.
Lower maintenance over the long run
Compared with wood fiber, sand, or gravel, FirstBase eliminates routine raking, replenishment, and constant upkeep. That helps owners reduce labour demands and keep the play area looking cleaner and performing more consistently.
Design flexibility without sacrificing performance
Custom colors, graphics, and surface layouts can be integrated directly into the top layer, allowing project teams to create more engaging playground environments without giving up safety performance.
How the system works
FirstBase is a two-layer poured-in-place rubber surfacing system.
1. Impact layer
The base layer provides the cushioning that supports fall-height performance. It is built using recycled rubber and forms the impact-attenuating foundation of the system.
2. Wear layer
The top layer delivers the finished look and everyday performance of the surface. It provides:
durability
visual finish
color and graphics capability
a firm, practical surface for use and access
Together, these layers create a system that balances protection, appearance, and long-term usability.
A better fit for modern playground projects
For many buyers, the real decision is not just about surface material. It is about whether the finished playground will be easier to own, easier to maintain, and easier to trust over time.
FirstBase supports that by delivering:
impact protection designed around fall height requirements
improved accessibility compared with loose fill
cleaner site conditions
lower long-term maintenance burden
stronger visual design possibilities
a more professional, finished playground look
Frequently asked questions
Is FirstBase only for playgrounds?
It is built primarily for playgrounds and other areas where fall protection is required, but it can also support highly designed play environments and rooftop applications.
Can it include custom colors or graphics?
Yes. The wear layer can support multiple colors, custom patterns, and graphics.
Why choose it over loose fill?
Because it creates a cleaner, more accessible, lower-maintenance surface that performs more consistently over time.
Build a safer surface
from the start
If you are planning a playground and want a surface that combines safety, accessibility, and long-term value, FirstBase gives you a stronger long-term solution than the usual maintenance-heavy alternatives.
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