
Sahara Wave
Performance you can count on long term
Sahara Wave is a scraping entrance mat designed for high-traffic areas in large and mid-size buildings, such as:
• entrances
• stairwells
• pantries
• lifts
• emergency exits
Sand and dirt that would otherwise get tracked into a building stay on the Sahara Wave. Where no outside mat is available, a mat such as the Sahara Wave is strongly recommended.
This mat is good at both absorbing and releasing sand. It can be cleaned effectively with just a standard vacuum cleaner. And for optical performance, it scores 4.5 out of 5.
How? The yarn has been heatset, and has many scraping segments in a linear pattern. In our system for rating sand absorption it’s earned a 3, our highest score, which has been backed up by an independent lab.
The Sahara Wave is also highly resistant to wear and tear, even under high, intense traffic: in our use classification, it gets a rating of 33.
The Sahara Wave comes with Bfl-s1 backing, the highest standard in fire safety. Highly flame resistant, it releases little smoke, and is compliant with safety regulations. So it’s suitable for emergency exits.
It is also eco-friendly: it is made from Econyl® polyamide, which is recycled from post-consumer material.
There’s also 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
Sahara Wave is a scraping entrance mat designed for high-traffic areas in large and mid-size buildings, such as entrances, stairwells, pantries, lifts and emergency exits.
Specifications
PVC |
s-FLX |
|
---|---|---|
Pile material | 100% recycled (Econyl®) Polyamide | 100% recycled (Econyl®) Polyamide |
Backing | PVC | PU |
Primary backing | nonwoven PET/PA | nonwoven PET/PA |
Yarn construction | Heatset straight | Heatset straight |
Pattern | Linear | Linear |
Colours | 6 | 6 |
Pile weight ISO 8543 | ± 1000 g/m² | ± 1000 g/m² |
Total weight ISO 8543 | ± 3.800 g/m² | ± 3.100 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 | 0,14 g/cm³ | 0,14 g/cm³ |
Number of stitches ISO 1763 | ± 90.720 /m² | ± 90.720 /m² |
Use classification EN 1307 | 33 | 33 |
Wearing class EN 1963 | 33 | 33 |
Comfort EN 1307 | LC3 | LC3 |
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 | >6 | >6 |
Water fastness ISO 105 B01 | 4 | 4 |
Rubbing fastness ISO 105 X12 | 4 | 4 |
Salt water ISO 105 E02 | 4 | 4 |
Shampoo BS 1006 | 4 | 4 |
Organic solvents ISO 105 X05 | 4 | 4 |
Absorption capacity TNO W6034 | ± 5,3 l/m² | ± 5,3 l/m² |
Flammability Euroclass EN13501 | Bfl/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** | 4,5 | 4,5 |
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 | ± 38 cm | ± 38 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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