
Gibson
Champion at capturing sand and absorbing water
The Gibson is our top performer for capturing sand and absorbing moisture in the high-traffic areas of large and mid-size buildings, such as:
• entrances
• stairwells
• pantries
• lifts
Sand dirt that would otherwise get tracked into a building stay on the Gibson. Where no outside mat is available, a mat such as the Gibson is strongly recommended.
The Gibson boasts the highest classification for sand absorption of any of our entrance mats, scoring a 3. And it can absorb as much as six litres of water per square metre.
How? It combines velour absorption segments and linear scraping segments. These make it work like a sandbox, while the velour absorbs all that moisture.
The Gibson is also highly resistant to wear and tear, even under high, intense traffic: in our use classification, it gets a rating of 33.
There’s the option of an s-FLX backing—our revolutionary, eco-friendly alternative to PVC, which
• installs easily
• is 20% lighter than PVC
• takes 30% less energy to make than PVC
• causes 15% less in greenhouse gas emissions
• contains no plasticisers or chlorine
• won’t discolour the subfloor

Where to use
The Gibson is our top performer for capturing sand and absorbing moisture in the high-traffic areas of large and mid-size buildings, such as: entrances, stairwells, pantries and lifts.
Specifications
PVC |
s-FLX |
|
---|---|---|
Pile material | 100% Polyamide | 100% Polyamide |
Backing | PVC | PU |
Primary backing | nonwoven PET/PA | nonwoven PET/PA |
Yarn construction | Velour | Velour |
Pattern | Linear | Linear |
Colours | 7 | 7 |
Pile weight ISO 8543 | ± 700 g/m² | ± 700 g/m² |
Total weight ISO 8543 | ± 3.100 g/m² | ± 2.200 gram/m² |
Pile height ISO 1766 | ± 6,0 mm | ± 6,0 mm |
Total height ISO 1765 | ± 8,0 mm | ± 8,0 mm |
Pile density ISO 8543 | 0,09 g/cm³ | 0,09 g/cm³ |
Number of stitches ISO 1763 | ± 78.120 /m² | ± 78.120 /m² |
Use classification EN 1307 | 33 | 33 |
Wearing class EN 1963 | 33 | 33 |
Comfort EN 1307 | LC2 | LC2 |
Suitabililty for stairs EN 1963 | Intensive use | Intensive use |
Suitability for castor chairs EN 985 | Intensive use | Intensive use |
Dimensional stability ISO 2551 | <0,4% | <0,4% |
Light fastness ISO 105 B02 | >7 | >7 |
Water fastness ISO 105 B01 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
Rubbing fastness ISO 105 X12 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
Salt water ISO 105 E02 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
Shampoo BS 1006 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
Organic solvents ISO 105 X05 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
Absorption capacity TNO W6034 | ± 6,0 l/m² | ± 6,0 l/m² |
Flammability Euroclass EN13501 | Cfl/s1 | Cfl/s1 |
Slip resistance EN13893 | DS | DS |
Static charge ISO 6356 | 2,0 kV | 2,0 kV |
Sand absorption class* | 3 | 3 |
Optical class** | 3,5 | 3,5 |
Declaration of Performance | Available | Available |
Sizes rolls | 135 & 200 cm | 135 & 200 cm |
Roll length | ± 20 m | ± 20 m |
Sizes mats | 60/90 & 90/150 & 135/200 cm | 60/90 & 90/150 & 135/200 cm |
Pattern repeat | ± 1 cm | ± 1 cm |
All mentioned sizes include a 2.5 cm PVC border. The roll lengths that are given are a guideline. The actual length can turn out 15% shorter or longer.
* Sand absorption class 3: >=90%
Sand absorption class 2: 80% =< class 2 < 90%
Sand absorption class 1: =< 80%
**Optical class 5 is best, 1 is lowest
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