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First Impressions Count
First impressions mean everything. You only have one chance to make a good first impression and with 80% of your impression formed within the first few seconds, it’s important to really make the curb appeal and entrance of a building count. A mat shouldn’t be an afterthought of building design, but a key functional and aesthetic consideration.
Traditionally, mats in heavy traffic areas have been low performance and often need further mats in entryways to provide adequate functionality. Public spaces have presented specifiers and contractors with problems, as the large surface area and high volume of people have led to an increased level of soil and moisture entering the facilities. The undersized, monochromatic mats that were used to deal with this problem proved to be insufficient. Mat manufacturing has evolved over the years to counteract these issues, and now, market leaders such as Milliken offer a choice of textile mats and matting systems to ensure an attractive solution that optimises protection against dust, dirt and moisture for outdoor, indoor and critical locations throughout the building.
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Three-Pronged Attack For the best protection against the outdoor elements, public spaces can benefit from a three-part entryway system. Depending on the size of the area, this system ensures that there is at least 25 feet of walk off matting, which results in most dirt and moisture being prevented from entering the building. In the first phase of the system, a scraper product outside the entrance stops the dirt from first entering the building. The second phase comprises a combination of a scraper product and textile construction, which attacks the primary level of moisture and small particulates. The final stage is the 100% textile construction, to target any remaining soil and moisture.
A durable solution at a reasonable budget price point, Milliken’s Regia Duo product concept offers a high performance textile tufted from successive rows of Econyl® solution dyed mono-filament polyamide fibres, combined with a high twist and heat set dual fibre construction in coordinated colours. Both these elements are designed to scrape, as well as absorb moisture and dirt. This unique textile
combination captures 50% more dirt and moisture in 1m² of matting, compared to traditional textile mats.
A Clean Advantage With an efficient mat system in place, building cleaning costs can be reduced significantly, as less dirt and moisture enter the building. Designed specifically for implementing the three-part entryway system, the Obex® complete range from Milliken offers a further cost advantage as it stands up to heavy wear and tear and can often last the building’s lifetime if maintained as per manufacturer’s recommendations. The modular tile range is suitable for indoor and outdoor installations and offers contractors better cost-in-use in public spaces than other mat systems. The modular tile design means that it is simple to install and replace if damage should occur, and small areas can be replaced easily and cost-effectively with minimum disruption.
Mats and runners from the complete Obex® collection are perfect for reception and circulation areas as they are suitable for heavy traffic of up to 5,000 people per day. The long-lasting backing options also
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One of the first things that you notice when you walk into a building is cleanliness, and selecting the right entrance matting system can play a big part in improving these first impressions. Milliken tell us all about their range of entrance mats and how one particular system is making a good impression in the Far East.
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