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Vinyl Specifications

Our gym mats are made with a heavy duty reinforced coated vinyl. All gym mats are available in solid colors or in various combinations. 2" velcro fasteners allow these mats to be joined easily end to end (2 sides velcro) or in any configuration (4 sides velcro).
Custom colors are available.
Please note: Colors below are for illustrative purposes only.

Standard Colors:
Royal Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
Black
Beige
Gray

Our Vinyls Contain the Following Properties:
  Mildew resistant
  Rot resistant 		  Water resistant
  Anti-Fungal 		  Anti-Bacterial
  Easily cleaned using mild soap and water
  Meets NFPA 701 standard and ULC S-109 large scale test requirement for flame retardency

Foam / Filler Specifications

 Type Technical Data Properties Applications
 Cross-Link    Closed Cell
   Polyethylene
   1.25" thick
   2 lb. density
    Air bubbles that are separate from each other
   Harder surface feel
   Better at absorbing impacts than open cell
   Highly shock absorbent
   Provides stability for optimum footing
   Provides good protection from throws, falls or
      take downs
   Light weight
   Resilient
    Martial Arts
   Wrestling
   Military / Police
      Training
   Cheerleading
   Gymnastics
 100 I.L.D.    Open Cell
   Polyurethane
   1 or 2" thick
   2.2 lb. density
   100 I.L.D.
    Interconnecting air pockets, acting like a
      sponge
   Firm surface feel
   Regular impact absorbtion
   Light weight
   Most firm and least forgiving
    Elementary Programs
   Safety / Rest
   Removable Wall
      Padding
   Simple Tumbling Skills
   Exercise Programs
   Aerobics
 55 I.L.D.    Open Cell
   Polyurethane
   4" thick
   1.5 lb. density
   55 I.L.D.
    Interconnecting air pockets, acting like a
      sponge
   Medium surface feel
   Medium impact absorbtion
   Light weight
   Average firmness and average forgivness
    Fun Shapes
   Learning / Balance
   Co-ordination / Motor
      Skills
   Daycares
   Kindergarten
      Programs
 40/44 I.L.D.    Open Cell
   Polyurethane
   1" thick
   1.2 lb. density
   40/44 I.L.D.
    Interconnecting air pockets, acting like a
      sponge
   Soft surface feel
   Less impact absorbtion
   Light weight
   Least firm but most forgiving
    Rest Mats
   Used in combination
      with cross-link in panel
      mats for more self
      assurance
 Rebond    Open Cell
      chips bonded
      together
   1 or 2" thick
   5 lb. density
    Heavier with good impact absorbing qualities
   Nearly as soft as open cell foams
   Firmer than polyurethane but softer than
      polyethylene
    Martial Arts
   Combat
   Miltary / Police
      Training
   Wrestling
   Rough Play


Definitions


ASTM:  American Society for Testing and Materials. This is an organization devoted to the establishment of standard methods and procedures for testing materials in the USA.

Closed Cells:  These are foam cells that have intact cell membranes thereby reducing or eliminating passageways for airflow.

Density:  The refers to mass per unit per volume. In the USA it is expressed in pounds per cubic foot (PCF). It is calculated as follows:
Weight of Sample (pounds) ÷ (Length(ft) * Width(ft) * Height(ft)) = Density
Density in no way reflects the firmness of the foam as is commonly thought.

I.L.D.:  This stands for Indentation Load Deflection. What this refers to is the amount of pressure (in lbs.) that it would take to indent 25% of the foam. The higher the I.L.D., the firmer the foam will feel. The lower the I.L.D., the softer the foam wil feel.

Open Cells:  This is a permeable structure in flexible foam in which there is no barrier between cells, and gases or liquids can pass through the foam. Most cell walls have been ruptured to a certain extent.

Polyethylene:  This is the most popular polymer, and is noted for it's high tensile strength and excellent fatigue and wear resistance. This is a harder foam that gives the best protection against impact. Excellent for martial arts, wrestling, self defense or training.

Polyurethane:  This is a polymer which is an organic substance composed of repeating chemical units built up into large molecules whose structure resembles but is not the chemical urethane. This is a relatively soft foam that comes in in various I.L.D.'s and densities. It is the most forgiving of foams.

Rebond:  This is made by recycling miscellaneous chips of foam and bonding them together with different adhesive or bonding processes. This foam offers more protection than polyurethane and it is softer than polyethylene.

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