1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers competition wrestling mats used at the high school and college levels. All mat constructions are included, except felt-core mats enclosed in sewn covers. The intended use of this standard is for the qualification of construction designs.

Note 1The known constructions, as of the issuance of this specification are: ( 1 ) closed-cell foam cores with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copolymer coatings, or both, which are integral parts of the mat; ( 2 ) closed-cell foam cores with attached fabric cover; ( 3 ) foam cores, either open- or closed-cell enclosed in sewn, loose covers, and ( 4 ) molded open-cell PVC foam with a dense skin on one surface which is an integral part of the mat.

Note 2There is no equivalent ISO standard.

1.2 This specification covers mats used in the two major styles of wrestling: U.S. collegiate or high school, and international free style.

1.3 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 0 and Note 0 for specific hazards statements.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension

D1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials--Sponge or Expanded Rubber

D1682 Test Method for Breaking Load and Elongation of Textile Fabric

F355 Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Playing Surface Systems and Materials

National Collegiate Athletic Association Document

U.S. Wrestling Federation Document

National Federation of State High School Associations Document

Keywords

mats; wrestling; Collegiate wrestling mats; Competition wrestling mats; High school wrestling mats; International free style mats; Scholastic wrestling mats; Sports equipment--specifications; Sports protective equipment--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 97.220.30 (Indoor sports equipment)

DOI: 10.1520/F1081-97R03E01

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