Playground Chip (IPEMA Certified)

IPEMA Certified Playground Chip—often referred to as Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF)—is a premium safety surfacing material specifically processed to protect children from falls. Unlike standard wood chips, these are mechanically shredded to create a specific fibrous texture that knits together, forming a firm, springy mat that absorbs impact. To earn IPEMA certification, the product must pass rigorous ASTM testing for impact attenuation and accessibility, ensuring it is free of hazardous chemicals, metal, and oversized pieces that could cause splinters or tripping.