ColorStar Impressions Logo Mat
ColorStar Impressions mats feature your custom logo or artwork digitally printed on eco-friendly PET (polyethylene terephthalate) fabric.
Photographic-Quality Print
Logos and designs are digitally printed at 76 dpi, making fine details, shading, and 3D images achievable
Eco-Friendly
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) carpet surface contains 100% recycled content reclaimed from plastic
Fade Resistant
PET yarn has excellent color-fastness and is resistant to fading from repeated washing/cleaning
Stain Resistant
PET yarn is naturally resistant to staining
Choose from 60 standard colors
Available with choice of SBR (48 mil) or nitrile rubber (52 mil, 65 mil, 90 mil)
Commercially launderable (when backed with nitrile rubber)
Recommended Uses
Recommended for indoor commercial use at entryways, in lobbies, at front desks or anywhere you want to display your company logo, slogan, artwork, or message to customers/visitors or employees.
Available Sizes
2′ x 3′ (24″ x 35″)
3′ x 4′ (35″ x 47″)
3′ x 5′ (35″ x 59″)
3′ x 10′ (35″ x 119″)
4′ x 6′ (45″ x 69″)
4′ x 8′ (45″ x 95″)
5′ x 8′ (58″ x 95″)
5′ x 10′ (58″ x 119″)
6′ x 10′ (68″ x 119″)
6′ x 12′ (68″ x 143″)
Custom sizes are available in widths of 3′ (35″), 4′ (45″), 5′ (58″), or 6′ (68″) and lengths up to 40′
Please note, mat size is approximate as rubber shrinks and expands in conjunction with temperature and time. Tolerable manufacturing size variance is 3-5%.
Specifications
SURFACE
Material: PET (polyethylene terephthalate) printed/disperse-dyed yarn – contains 100% 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 or SBR)
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)
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.
Mat Size Maximum Imprint Area
2′ x 3′ (24″ x 35″) 24″ x 35″
3′ x 4′ (35″ x 47″) 35″ x 47″
3′ x 5′ (35″ x 59″) 35″ x 59″
3′ x 10′ (35″ x 119″) 35″ x 119″
4′ x 6′ (45″ x 69″) 45″ x 69″
4′ x 8′ (45″ x 95″) 45″ x 95″
5′ x 8′ (59″ x 95″) 59″ x 95″
5′ x 10′ (59″ x 119″) 59″ x 119″
6′ x 10′ (69″ x 119″) 69″ x 119″
6′ x 12′ (69″ x 143″) 69″ x 143″
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 mat’s life by preventing the buildup of soil and soap residue. ColorStar Impressions mats are manufactured using PET Yarn. PET is a type of polyester that requires proper processing chemistry to achieve optimal results. When PET products are exposed to oils, the yarn has an affinity to retain these oils. We would recommend starting with 2 oz. of detergent per cwt., and 1 oz. of alkali per cwt., and add 4 oz. of hydrogen peroxide. The required chemical levels depend on the type of accounts you service. Please consult with your chemical supplier if you have additional questions or concerns.
- Flush 2-3 minutes, medium water level, 120 degrees F (49 degrees C)
- Flush (optional) 2-3 minutes, medium water level, 120 degrees F (49 degrees C)
- Break 5-10 minutes, high water level, 120 degrees F (49 degrees C)
- Rinse 2 minutes, high water level, cold
- Rinse 2 minutes, high water level, cold
- Extract (low speed) 1-2 minutes
- Shake out (rotate wheel at wash speed with drain open) 1 minute
- Extract (high speed max – 250 Gs) 3-5 minutes
- Dry 5-10 minutes, 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) basket temp.
- Cool down 5 minutes
- Lay mats flat following removal from the 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.