ColorStar Impressions Mat Specifications

SURFACE
Material: PET (polyethylene terephthalate) printed/disperse-dyed yarn - contains 50% post-consumer recycled plastic from drink bottles
Weight: 23 ounces/yard2
Construction: Cut pile
Substrate: Freudenberg LUTRADUR® polyester spunbond non-woven fabric 3.8 oz. per square yard (130 grams per square meter)

BACKING (available with nitrile, SBR, or vinyl)
Material: Nitrile rubber - smooth, universal cleated or suction
Thickness Options:
Standard duty 52-mil (body thickness 52-mil; border thickness 94-mil)
Medium duty 65-mil (body thickness 65-mil; border thickness 107-mil)
Heavy duty 90-mil (body thickness 90-mil; border thickness 90-mil)

Material: SBR rubber (with 20% recycled content) - smooth or full cleated
Thickness: 48-mil (body thickness 48-mil; border thickness 90-mil)

Material: Vinyl (PVC) - smooth only
Thickness: 70-mil (body thickness 70-mil; border thickness 70-mil)

OVERALL MAT THICKNESS: 3/8 inch (0.375")

STANDARDS & TESTING

  • Certified high-traction by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)
  • Passes flammability tests EN ISO 11925-2 (2010) and EN ISO 9239-1 (2010).
  • Passes BS 4790 (1987) determination of the flammability of textile floor coverings.
  • ESD rating of anti-static:
        Surface to surface at 50% relative humidity 5.7 x 10^11
        Surface to surface at 12% relative humidity 4.9 x 10^11

Design Specifications

ColorStar Impressions logo mats are produced using a layering process of color.  Colors are matched to our standard pallet of 60 colors.  PMS color matching is not available.

Minimum Text Height: 1" for serif fonts and 1/2" for sans serif fonts
Minimum Line Thickness: 1/8" except for white & light colors which should be at least 1/4"

These text requirements are for general use; however, special fonts and very thin letter forms may need to be made larger or thicker and will be approached on a case-by-case basis.

Light background colors should be avoided due to their tendency to show dirt on the mat more than a darker or neutral tone.

We also advise against the use of screens, tints, and transparencies in the design because they are not easily converted to our color palette.

PMS colors are not available for this style of mat.

Sizes are available in widths of 2' up to 6' with lengths up to 40'.

Cleaning Instructions

ColorStar Impressions mats can be cleaned in several different ways.

  • They can be commercially laundered (see Laundering Instructions)
  • Vacuumed regularly (daily in high-traffic areas; weekly in lower-traffic applications)
  • Cleaned with an extractor, or hosed off as necessary to remove heavy soil. Hang to dry.

Mats should always be dry before they are placed back in service.

Laundering Instructions

ColorStar Impressions mats that are backed with nitrile rubber can be commercially laundered.  Proper laundering will prolong the life of the mat by preventing the buildup of soil and soap residue.

  1. Flush 2-3 minutes, medium water level, 120 degrees F (49 degrees C)
  2. Flush (optional) 2-3 minutes, medium water level, 120 degrees F (49 degrees C)
  3. Break 5-10 minutes, high water level, 120 degrees F (49 degrees C)
  4. Rinse 2 minutes, high water level, cold
  5. Rinse 2 minutes, high water level, cold
  6. Extract (low speed) 1-2 minutes
  7. Shake out (rotate wheel at wash speed with drain open) 1 minute
  8. Extract (high speed max - 250 Gs) 3-5 minutes
  9. Dry 5-10 minutes, 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) basket temp.
  10. Cool down 5 minutes
  11. Lay mats flat following removal from washer or dryer. Allow to cool before rolling.

For heavy soil mats, increase temperature to max 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).  Break should not exceed pH of 9.5; use low pH non-ionic detergents.  Do not over-dry mats; basket temperature of dryer should not exceed 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).  If mats are not dried, final rinse can be increased to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).  This will reduce moisture retention following extraction.

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