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PureGym – Hygienic Wall Cladding for the UK’s Largest Gym Chain (UK)

Client Overview

PureGym is the largest and fastest-growing gym operator in the United Kingdom, and the first to exceed 1,000,000 members nationwide. With rapid expansion comes the need for durable, hygienic, and low-maintenance building materials that can withstand heavy daily use.

Challenge

With over 240 sites requiring fit-outs or refurbishments, PureGym needed a reliable hygienic wall finish that could deliver:
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Total waterproofing
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High durability in high-traffic environments
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Hygienic, easy-clean surfaces
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A uniform finish across all locations
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Long-term cost savings through minimal maintenance
Ensuring consistency and longevity across so many sites required a product with proven performance.

Solution: Jemiclad Hygienic Wall Cladding

After evaluating multiple materials, PureGym selected Jemiclad for its outstanding hygienic performance and durability. Jemiclad is a solid PVC extrusion, making it:
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Impervious to water
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Hygienic and easy to maintain
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Highly durable
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Ideal for thermoforming and hot welding
To achieve a seamless, hygienic finish, PureGym specified:
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Hot-welded vertical joints for complete waterproofing
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Thermoformed internal and external corners
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Custom finishing details designed collaboratively with Jemiclad
This ensured a 100% waterproof system suitable for changing rooms, washrooms, and high-moisture areas.

Design & Rollout

PureGym and Jemiclad worked together to refine the aesthetic and functional details, finalising a scheme using:
  • The White One
  • The Dark Grey One

This palette has now been rolled out across more than 240 locations, in both new build projects and refurbishments of older gym facilities.

To date, Jemiclad-approved installers have completed over 160 PureGym sites, with dozens more scheduled for this year.

PureGym Case Study PDF

Why the Jemiclad Gloss Range?

PureGym frequently specifies materials from the Jemiclad Gloss Range due to:

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Premium high-gloss finish
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Industry-leading thermoforming capabilities
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Best-in-class hot welding performance
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A flawless, long-lasting surface finish
These properties make the Gloss Range ideal for high-usage commercial fitness environments.

Client Testimonial

“Jemiclad is perfect for our gyms, it requires no maintenance and looks great.”
— Property Director, PureGym

Outcome

Jemiclad is now consistently included in PureGym’s drawings, specifications, and schedule of works. The partnership has resulted in a hygienic, visually uniform, and long-lasting wall system across the UK’s largest gym chain.

Conclusion

At Jemiclad, we are proud to be a trusted partner of PureGym—helping support their growth with premium, hygienic wall cladding solutions built to last.