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YOGA FLOORING Slip Resistance - The SAFEST floor for your Yoga Studio: The following test for slip resistance was performed by nationally recognized slip resistance technology expert, Dr. John Cockrell. Utilizing the state of the art BRUNGRABER MARK II slip tester according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard F-1677-96. In order to provide the most meaningful information possible, the following five representative conditions were used on both a level and a 3:1 sloped surface: - Golf shoe with Softspikes Black Widow cleats
- Golf shoe with Softspikes XP Extra Performance cleats
- Reebok athletic shoe
- Nike athletic shoe
- Neolite (a laboratory standard, smooth with no tread pattern)
The test results are shown in Table 1 and Table 2. Slip resistance was tested on a scale of (0.00-1.10) For perspective, a slip resistance of approximately (0.20-0.25) is the minimum required to prevent slips for most people walking normally. Table 1:
Slip Resistance of YOGA FLOORING on a Level Surface | Shoe Name | Dry Surface | Wet Surface | | Softspikes Black Widow | 1.08 | 1.08 | | Softspikes XP Extra Performance | 1.08 | 1.08 | | Reebok Athletic Shoe | 0.60 | 0.465 | | Nike Athletic Shoe | 0.89 | 0.755 | | Neolite | 0.70 | 0.62 | | Barefoot | 0.83 | 0.58 | Table 2:
Slip Resistance of YOGA FLOORING at 3:1 Slope | Shoe Name | Dry Surface | Wet Surface | | Softspikes Black Widow | 1.08 | 1.08 | | Softspikes XP Extra Performance | 1.08 | 1.08 | | Reebok Athletic Shoe | 0.39 | 0.26 | | Nike Athletic Shoe | 0.68 | 0.55 | | Neolite | 0.49 | 0.42 | |
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So what does this data really mean?
YOGA FLOORING has better traction with wet bare feet than a Reebok Athletic Shoe!
How's THAT for safety!
And for all you techies out there, here's just some of the testing we've done to ensure you now get the best flooring possible:
Technical Properties
PROPERTY | AVERAGE VALUE | TEST METHODS | Water Absorption
After 2000hrs UV Exposure | 0.10%
0.20% | ASTM D570
(24hr immersion) | Tear Strength
After 2000hrs UV Exposure | 275 lbs/inch
270 lbs/inch | ASTM D624, Die C | Brittleness Temperature
After 2000hrs UV Exposure
| -50 deg F
-45 deg F | ASTM D746 | Bending Modulus
After 2000hrs UV Exposure | 710 PSI
700 PSI | ASTM D747 | Ozone resistance
Type "A" specimens under 20% elongation, 10 parts per million ozone, 100°F for 100 Hours | No cracks visible under
7x magnification | ASTM D-1149-91 | Durometer hardness
After 2000hrs UV Exposure | 84/78
82/76 | ASTM D2249 | Effect of Alkalies
After 2000hrs UV Exposure | +0.10% change in weight
+0.15% change in weight | CRD-C-572 Sec 7.2 | Effect of Alkalies
After 2000hrs UV Exposure | +2.0 Durometer Points
+2.5 Durometer Points | CRD-C-572 Sec 7.2 | Tensile Strength
After 2000hrs UV Exposure | 2000 psi
2100 psi | ASTM D412, Die C | UV Stability
| No visible chalking
Slight discoloration | ASTM G154, 2000 hours
Using UVA - 340 Lamps | Weather resistance
2000 hrs. exposure | Less than 3% loss
of properties | ASTM G-53 | National fire protection
Association Life Safety Code - Class II Rating | Critical radiant flux (Watts/cm2)
Average 0.37 | ASTM E-648
NFPA Designation no. 253 | | Soluble Hazardous Matter | No Compounds Detected | ASTM F963-96a | Ultimate Elongation
After 2000hrs UV Exposure | 360%
350% | ASTM D412, Die C | |
