CoverSports

What CoverSports does

CoverSports is a Philadelphia-based, privately held manufacturer of protective athletic surface covers, gym floor covering systems, fence windscreens, and indoor/outdoor sports padding, operating continuously since 1874. The company manufactures in-house at a 160,000 sq. ft. facility with proprietary textile technologies including EnduroCoat waterproof finish, IncrediSeal heat-sealed hems, TuffPrint custom printing, ArmorMesh heavy-duty mesh, and AdvanTech moisture-resistant backing. Its 99-product portfolio is organized under sub-brands — FieldSaver (turf blankets, field tarps), GymGuard (vinyl gym floor covers and accessories), FenceMate (windscreens, privacy screens, batter's eye screens), and EnviroSafe (gym wall padding, stadium padding, backstop padding, crash pads, fence rail padding) — plus construction fence screens, batting cages, divider curtains, sports banners, and custom athletic graphics.

The company serves three primary verticals: educational institutions (K-12 schools and NCAA programs such as Penn State, Cornell, Texas A&M, Tennessee), professional sports organizations (MLB Phillies/Orioles/Mets, NFL Eagles, MLS Red Bulls/Union, and MiLB teams), and adjacent segments including municipal parks, ice rinks, therapy/sensory facilities, and construction firms. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce with transparent per-square-foot pricing for SMB customers and a direct enterprise sales team handling custom stadium projects via quotes, phone support, and custom artwork upload. High jump mats are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales — there is no subscription, software, or recurring service component. Differentiators center on 150+ years of brand heritage, US-made vertical integration, Penn State-validated performance data (78% higher growth yield, 60% better spring color, 10.5% warmer canopy temperature under FieldSaver covers), and a full-facility product ecosystem that creates attach-rate economics for institutional buyers.

Name

CoverSports

Legal name

CoverSports

Website

https://coversports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CoverSports is a 150+ year-old Philadelphia-based manufacturer of protective athletic covers, gym floor systems, windscreens, and sports padding, serving K-12 schools, NCAA programs, professional sports teams, and construction firms via D2C e-commerce and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Protective Athletic Equipment

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Gym Flooring, Storage & Facility Accessories Retail (Mats, Tiles, Racks, Mirrors) (CRAMADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Goals, Nets & Field Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAK), Physical Education & Athletics Equipment (Gym, Sports Gear, Scoreboards) (EDAEAIAG), Team Sports Protective Gear & Sports Medicine Retail (CRAMAEAJ)

Keywords

• Protective athletic covers
• Gym floor covering
• Sports facility padding
• Fence windscreens
• Athletic field tarps

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Athletic Surface Covers and Tarps: One-time purchase of custom or standard-size protective covers for athletic surfaces including field tarps, gym floor covers, growth blankets, and stadium turf protectors. Pricing is per unit, per square foot, or project-based custom quote.
2. Padding and Safety Equipment: One-time sale of stadium wall padding, backstop padding, fence rail padding, fence top protection, gym wall padding, barrier pads, and crash pads. Sold as custom-manufactured or standard products with per-unit or project pricing.
3. Custom Printed Windscreens and Graphics: Custom-printed windscreens, banners, flags, athletic graphics, and branded padding. Revenue generated from design, printing, and fabrication services on a per-order basis.
4. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of accessories including sandbags, stakes, cable ties, tape dispensers, storage rack covers, and field tarp rollers. Repeat purchase items supporting the core product ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CoverSports manufactures protective athletic textile products including gym floor covers, field tarps, fence windscreens, stadium padding, and related accessories. Products are made in-house at a 160,000 sq. ft. Philadelphia facility and sold through direct e-commerce, a direct sales team for custom enterprise orders, and an authorized dealer network for specialized equipment.

Product overview

CoverSports is a manufacturer of protective athletic surface covers and padding systems, operating as a single-portfolio product company with multiple product lines. The core offerings include FieldSaver® field and stadium covers (winter turf blankets, baseball/football/soccer field tarps, rain spot covers, sideline tarps, track covers), GymGuard® gym floor covering systems (vinyl covers, runners, carpet tiles, storage racks, power winders), FenceMate® windscreens and privacy screens (custom printed mesh, chain link screens, construction fence screens, batter's eye screens), EnviroSafe® indoor and outdoor padding (gym wall padding, stadium padding, backstop padding, fence rail padding, goal post pads, crash pads, barrier pads), and supporting products including Grand Slam Fencing™ temporary fencing, SafeFoam® and FenceCrown® fence top protection, Safety Top Cap™ molded caps, custom athletic graphics, sports banners, batting cages, and divider curtains. The company manufactures all products in its 160,000 sq. ft. Philadelphia facility and has been operating since 1874.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GymGuard: Vinyl gym floor covers and tarps for protecting hardwood and synthetic gymnasium floors during non-athletic events
• FieldSaver
• FenceMate
• EnviroSafe
• ArmorMesh
• Safety Top Cap
• FenceCrown
• SafeFoam
• EnduroCoat
• TuffPrint
• IncrediSeal

Products and services

• FieldSaver Winter Turf Blankets and Growth Covers Woven polypropylene growth blankets that protect natural-grass athletic fields from frost, ice, and winter kill while accelerating spring green-up; Penn State research shows up to 78% higher growth yield under the covers.
• FieldSaver Baseball Field Tarps and Covers Waterproof baseball field rain tarps with EnduroCoat coating for superior waterproofing and abrasion resistance, available in reinforced polyethylene and vinyl fabrics with 2-3 year pro-rated warranty.
• FieldSaver Infield Skin Tarps and Baseline Tarps Rugged fabric tarps that shield skinned infield and base paths from rain, available in 60' (Little League) and 90' (Full-Size Baseball) baseline configurations with grip pull-handles.
• FieldSaver Rain Spot Covers Pitching mound covers and home plate tarps that protect critical field areas from rain and debris, available in weighted or grommeted styles in polyethylene or 18 oz. vinyl.
• FieldSaver Football and Soccer Field Covers Waterproof, rot-resistant custom field tarps to keep natural or synthetic football and soccer fields game-ready, featuring Velcro panel construction and heat-welded seams.
• FieldSaver Stadium Turf Protectors 100% polypropylene turf protectors designed to preserve natural or synthetic turf during events, graduations, and concerts, with heat-tempered top surface that withstands heavy foot traffic.
• FieldSaver Football Sideline Tarps Custom sideline turf protectors in ArmorMesh (16 oz. woven mesh) or blanket-style (15 oz. non-woven polypropylene) fabrics, with 3-5 year warranty and cleat-resistant protection.
• FieldSaver Track Covers Weighted track protectors in ArmorMesh or blanket-style fabrics to prevent damage from concentrated cleated traffic, with weighted edges for easy two-person deployment.
• GymGuard Gym Floor Covers Heavy-duty vinyl floor covering system protecting hardwood and synthetic gymnasium floors from scratches, scuffs, and spills during events; weights from 18 oz to 32 oz with 3-17 year pro-rated warranty.
• GymGuard Gym Floor Runners Custom vinyl courtside runners featuring 32 oz. 3-ply vinyl fabric with exceptional tear and tensile strength, designed to protect high-traffic walkways and bench areas with 17-year warranty.
• GymGuard Gym Carpet Tiles Jumbo floor tiles with polyolefin backing for quick setup and breakdown during non-sporting events, featuring loose-laid installation requiring no tape or adhesive.
• GymGuard Pre-Cut Floor Protection Rolls Pre-cut 10' x 100' PVC-coated polyester mesh rolls with certified fire retardancy meeting NFPA 701, CA Fire Marshal, and UL 300 standards.
• FenceMate Custom Printed Windscreens Custom printed fence screens available in Classic Mesh (10 oz., 88% shade), ArmorMesh (16 oz., 85% shade), or VCP1800 (18 oz., 100% shade) with IncrediSeal heat-sealed hems.
• FenceMate Chain Link Fence Privacy Screen Privacy screens providing 85-100% blockage from distractions, manufactured from durable vinyl coated polyester mesh in multiple material options.
• FenceMate Construction Fence Screen Professional-grade construction fence screens with privacy ratings from 75% to 100% and maximum UV protection, customizable with logos and slogans for brand visibility.
• FenceMate Baseball Batter's Eye Screen High-contrast batter's eye screen creating a solid backdrop in center field for improved ball visibility, available in Classic Mesh or ArmorMesh with custom sizing and colors.
• EnviroSafe Gym Wall Padding Custom gym wall padding with toxin and latex-free, hypo-allergenic, fire-retardant foam meeting ASTM E-84 specifications, available in permanent or removable mounting options.
• EnviroSafe Stadium Padding Custom outfield wall padding trusted by MLB and NCAA programs, featuring AirTex 50 foam in 2", 3", or 4" thicknesses with AdvanTech enhanced wood backing and bottom moisture vents.
• EnviroSafe Backstop Padding High-density foam backstop recoil pads with 18 oz. vinyl covering, absorbing impact and eliminating recoil with brass grommets at 12" intervals for easy zip-tie installation.
• EnviroSafe Custom Fence Rail and Dugout Padding Custom rail padding in 1" or 2" foam thicknesses wrapped in 18 oz. vinyl, designed for round or square pipe up to 2" diameter with grommets every 6".
• EnviroSafe High Jump Mats High-density foam landing surfaces for high jump with weather-resistant vinyl construction, durable carry handles, and weather cover for outdoor competition use; sold exclusively through authorized dealers.
• EnviroSafe Football Goal Post Pads Goal post pads with 4" Soft IFD 50 foam cushioning and 18 oz. vinyl covering in 14 colors, available in 4.5" or 6" diameters with Velcro or grommet installation.
• EnviroSafe Football Crash Pad 6" thick clamshell-design crash pads for football tackling and diving catch drills, featuring sewn perimeter handles and heavy-duty 18 oz. weather-resistant vinyl.
• EnviroSafe Barrier Pads 10-foot free-standing padded dividers that transform gymnasiums into multiple practice zones, available in 12", 22", and 42" heights with chainable D-rings and Velcro straps.
• EnviroSafe Gym Stage Padding Stage mats with 2" AirTex 50 cushioning offering protection against damage and injury during multipurpose activities, available in hinged and non-hinged options.
• EnviroSafe Foam Rink Dividers Portable foam dividers for ice hockey training creating safe, efficient practice zones with Velcro straps and D-rings for end-to-end connection.
• FenceCrown Chain Link Fence Topper Lightweight corrugated HDPE fence topper in 100' and 250' coils, pre-slit for fast installation with 3-year warranty, meeting ASTM F405-13 and F667-12 standards.
• Safety Top Cap Fence Top Cap Protection Rigid molded HDPE safety caps in 5.5" or 4" heights with 15-year warranty, providing permanent premium finish that seals exposed top rails.
• SafeFoam Fence Top Padding Pre-slit polyethylene foam padding that slides over fence tops, rails, and posts up to 2" without tools, providing impact-absorbing cushioning with 3-5 year warranty.
• Grand Slam Fencing Portable & Temporary Fencing Portable baseball and softball fencing systems available in in-ground and above-ground configurations for temporary field boundary marking.
• Stadium Seat Covers Custom printed stadium seat covers for bleacher and arena seating, featuring 14 oz. extrusion coated vinyl polyester mesh with 75% opacity and custom printing options.
• Batting Cages Complete batting cage systems including indoor and outdoor kits, replacement nets, batting cage turf, home plate mats, and backdrop protectors.
• Divider Curtains & Backdrops Sports facility dividers including baseball backstop netting, golf course netting, football barrier netting, gym divider curtains, and tennis court backdrops.
• Sports Banners and Flags Custom banners including breakaway banners, championship banners, appliqué banners, sports flags and pennants, spirit flags, pole banners, and giant banners.
• Custom Athletic Graphics Custom facility branding products including acrylic signs, wall graphics, window graphics, silicone edge graphics, door wraps, floor graphics, sports record boards, and custom logo door mats using TuffPrint printing technology.
• Weighted Long Jump Pit Covers Premium weighted long jump sand pit covers with built-in weighted perimeter edge that secures the cover without stakes or sandbags.

Quantifiable outcome

• Penn State Valentine Turfgrass Research Center study: up to 78% higher growth yield under FieldSaver growth covers compared to uncovered control plots (dry-weight clippings at spring green-up)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers45 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BSN Sports: Large-scale sporting goods distributor and team dealer (owned by Varsity Brands) serving schools, leagues, and youth sports organizations across the US. Operates as a broad incumbent offering team uniforms, equipment, and facility products, with overlap to CoverSports' educational institution customer base but at a wider portfolio scale.

Direct peers

• Covermaster: Canada-based manufacturer of athletic field covers, turf blankets, and windscreens serving professional sports venues, municipalities, and educational institutions. Closest direct competitor to CoverSports in the field cover category, with overlapping product lines in baseball field tarps, growth blankets, and stadium covers.
• Jaypro Sports: Manufacturer of athletic facility equipment including goals, padding, gymnasium equipment, field covers, and netting. Directly comparable to CoverSports in product breadth across indoor and outdoor athletic facility protection, serving schools, parks, and sports organizations across the US.
• Pioneer Athletics: Manufacturer of field marking paint, field maintenance equipment, and athletic facility products serving schools, parks, and sports organizations. Comparable to CoverSports in addressing athletic facility maintenance and protection needs, particularly for baseball and softball fields.
• Beacon Athletics: Supplier of athletic field equipment, field covers, bases, and field maintenance products for baseball, softball, and football. Directly comparable to CoverSports in the baseball field tarp and field equipment category with similar school and pro-team customer profile.
• Gared Sports: Manufacturer of basketball and volleyball goals, wall padding, gymnasium equipment, and athletic facility accessories. Comparable to CoverSports in the padding and gymnasium equipment categories, with overlapping customer base in K-12 schools, universities, and recreation facilities.
• M-F Athletic: Manufacturer and distributor of athletic facility products including track and field equipment, gymnasium equipment, and field maintenance products. Comparable to CoverSports in serving athletic directors and facility managers at schools and universities with facility-wide equipment solutions.
• Sportsfield Specialties: Manufacturer of athletic field equipment including goals, padding, netting, scoreboards, and field accessories for football, soccer, baseball, and track. Overlaps with CoverSports in outdoor padding and windscreen categories, serving similar institutional and sports venue customers.
• Porter Athletic: Manufacturer of indoor athletic equipment including basketball goals, volleyball systems, wall padding, and gymnasium accessories. Overlaps with CoverSports' EnviroSafe gym wall padding and barrier pad lines, serving similar educational and institutional customers.

Emerging players

• Cramer Sports Medicine: Manufacturer of athletic training room products, sports medicine supplies, and athletic training equipment serving schools, universities, and pro teams. Adjacent to CoverSports in serving athletic trainers and facility managers, with some overlap in padding and protective equipment categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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