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DigiPrint HD Impressions Custom Shape Mat Specifications

SURFACE
Yarn: Acid-dyed type 6,6 nylon yarn
Weight: 32 ounces/yard2
Construction: Cut pile
Substrate: Freudenberg LUTRADUR® polyester spunbond non-woven fabric 3.8 oz./yard2 (130 grams per square meter)

BACKING
Material: Nitrile rubber - smooth or universal cleated
Thickness: Heavy duty 90-mil (body thickness 90-mil; border thickness 90-mil)

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

STANDARDS & TESTING

  • Passes DOC-FF1-70 for the surface flammability of carpet

Design Specifications

DigiPrint HD Impressions Custom Shape logo mats are produced using a layering process of color.  Colors are typically matched to our standard pallet of 150 colors unless a specific coated PMS color is requested*.

  • 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.

*We will do our best to match a PMS color, however, color matching can be extremely challenging.  Although we can get close, color is never an exact science and variations will occur.  An exact color match is vulnerable to many factors.  One factor is that we are printing on white nylon carpet.  Another factor is that we use a hot press to combine the carpet and rubber backing. Heat from the press often causes the color to lighten.  Typically, we can get close to most PMS colors, but the final color may be a few shades off.  For the PMS color to be as close as possible, we require additional time to create the proof sketch.  Specific PMS colors may be matched for a one-time additional fee per PMS color.

Cleaning Instructions

DigiPrint HD Impressions Custom Shape 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

DigiPrint HD Impressions Custom Shape mats 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.  Roll the mats with the nap out for delivery.

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