Tropibed™ was created to give animal owners a reliable and plentiful supply of animal bedding in a market which is subject to national shortages of traditional materials. Tropibed™ can also be used to add grip to concrete surfaces for animals, such as in livestock markets and animal transport applications. Animal welfare is also addressed as Tropibed keeps animals safer by keeping them cleaner. High volume to weight ratio gives any animal housed on Tropibed™ more support, cushioning, warmth and therefore more comfort. Comfier animals are happier and healthier animals. This leads to higher productivity in commercial animals.