AndyMark offers 3 types of competition legal bumper foams for FRC Teams.
In 2026, requirements for padding were as follows:
Padding – A minimum of 2.25in (5.72cm) depth of foam padding, at least 4.5in (11.43cm) tall
consisting of solid blocks, sheets, or stacked rods of one or more of the following materials:
i. Solid pool noodles or backer rod
ii. Solid polyethylene closed cell foam (including crosslinked) with density between 1.5 and
3.0lb/ft3
(24.03 to 48.05kg/m3)
iii. Solid EVA closed cell foam with density between 2.0 and 6.0lb/ft3
(32.04 to 96.11kg/m3)
iv. Foam floor tiles
Multiple types, shapes, and/or layers of foam may be used within a single BUMPER.
