Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber
Affordable, accessible playground safety surface.
Our ProductsFibarSystem 300
For All Climates, Our Recommended System
Every playground must have a drainage system, and the standard, cost-effective choice is FibarSystem 300. When you install FibarSystem 300, you get:
- FibarFelt® geotextile fabric to separate the wood fiber from the soil below and keep out dirt, stones, and weeds (see other side).
- FibarDrain® strips, which collect water from the FibarFelt and channel it safely away, so the wood fiber dries quickly-and kids get more hours on the playground.
- A Buyer Protection Plan, which includes a 25-year Warranty.
Our ProductsFibarSystem 200
For Climates with Heavy Rainfall
It's well-known that weather patterns across the U.S. have become increasingly unpredictable, making it essential to consider when planning a playground. Our patented FibarSystem 200 offers a solution, featuring Fibar® Engineered Wood Fiber, two layers of FibarFelt geotextile fabric, and owner-supplied drainage stone and PVC pipe for a French drain system.
Our ProductsFibarSystem 100
For Average Rainfall or Average Drainage
Our engineered wood fiber system is tailored for desert-like climates where heavy rainfall is not expected. The FibarSystem 100 playground surfacing is a patented solution, made up of Fibar® Engineered Wood Fiber and our unique FibarFelt geotextile fabric.
About Our Engineered Wood Fiber
Our Engineered Wood Fiber is not wood chips, but a selection of soft and springy natural wood fibers, up to 12 inches deep, and engineered to knit together. The surface absorbs shock when kids fall, *provides trouble-free wheelchair access (complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act), and keeps its natural beauty for many years.
Superior Support
Over the past 35 years, Fibar has become the world leader in playground surfacing. We’ve learned the ins and outs of how to produce and deliver Engineered Wood Fiber in a way that means peace of mind for specifiers and buyers alike. We stand ready to assure your complete satisfaction with every delivery. Our staff of dedicated playground professionals work to exceed our customer's expectations each day.
Superior Raw Material
Fibar EWF is made from 100% virgin wood fiber, not used wood which may contain things you don’t want in your playground.
Superior Testing and Verification
Fibar EWF is tested regularly to make sure it complies with all relevant ASTM standards: F1292 for impact absorption, F2075 for material purity, and F1951 for wheelchair access. In addition, the testing is independently verified by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA).
Read Our Fibar Safety Testing Summary
Superior Performance
Fibar EWF knits together to create a surface springy enough to cushion falls, yet firm enough for mobility devices. Fibar Systems provide excellent drainage so kids can play right after it rains. Finally, it simply looks good. The varied colors of natural wood please the eye and blend in with any kind of setting.
Fibar, Engineered Wood Fiber, is IPEMA certified to conform to ASTM standards when properly installed
The International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) provides a third-party certification to ensure product conformance to specific ASTM and/or CSA standards. Each product promoted here, if certified by IPEMA, includes the name and model number for you to search the IPEMA website for verification. To verify product certification, visit www.ipema.org and conduct a search.
It’s no accident that over 75,000 playgrounds in the U.S. and Canada are surfaced with Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF). Fibar Engineered Wood Fiber and FibarSystems come with LEED documentation. To architects and designers, that means help in earning LEED certification for building projects. To contractors, it means help in writing green specifications to win green contracts.
Need Engineered Wood Fiber in Bulk or to Top-off your Playground Surface?
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