ASTM F1081-97

Standard Specification for Competition Wrestling Mats

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. Note 1-The 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.
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 Notes 5 and 8 for specific hazards statements.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-May-1997
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.12 - Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1081-97(2003)e1 - Standard Specification for Competition Wrestling Mats
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F2983-13(2018) - Standard Guide for Manufacturers for Labeling and Care Instructions for Wrestling Mats
• Effective Date: 10-May-1997

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1081 – 97
Standard Specification for
Competition Wrestling Mats
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1081; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Playing Surface Systems and Materials
2.2 National Collegiate Athletic Association Document:
1.1 This specification covers competition wrestling mats
NCAA Official Wrestling Rules
used at the high school and college levels. All mat construc-
2.3 U.S. Wrestling Federation Document:
tions are included, except felt-core mats enclosed in sewn
International Wrestling Rules, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman
covers. The intended use of this standard is for the qualification
2.4 National Federation of State High School Associations
of construction designs.
Document:
NOTE 1—The known constructions, as of the issuance of this specifi-
Official High School Wrestling Rules
cation are: (1) closed-cell foam cores with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or
PVC copolymer coatings, or both, which are integral parts of the mat; (2)
3. Terminology
closed-cell foam cores with attached fabric cover; (3) foam cores, either
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
open- or closed-cell enclosed in sewn, loose covers, and (4) molded
3.1.1 coating—Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copoly-
open-cell PVC foam with a dense skin on one surface which is an integral
part of the mat.
mer, or both, or other suitable polymeric materials.
NOTE 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.
3.1.2 cure—Evaporation of solvents from coating and
coated foam mats only.
1.2 This specification covers mats used in the two major
styles of wrestling: U.S. collegiate or high school, and inter-
4. Classification
national free style.
4.1 Classify mats in accordance with the style of wrestling
1.3 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
being performed.
standard. The values in parentheses are given for information
4.2 The classifications are:
only.
4.2.1 Type I—U.S. collegiate or high school style wrestling.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2.2 Type II—International free style wrestling.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Significance and Use
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 The mats shall be constructed to yield the values listed
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 5 and
in Table 1 throughout the mat area under the conditions of the
Note 8 for specific hazards statements.
manufacturer’s warranty.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Special requirements for the mats shall be subject to
purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce
2.1 ASTM Standards:
any of the basic requirements listed in this standard.
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the
plastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
construction and inspection of the mats.
D 1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials-
Sponge or Expanded Rubber
6. Physical Properties
D 1682 Methods of Test for Breaking Load and Elongation
6.1 Tensile Strength—The minimum tensile strength of the
of Textile Fabrics
cover and foam system shall be 8.8 N/mm (50 lbf/in.).
F 355 Test Method for Shock Absorbing Properties of
7. Performance Requirements
7.1 The requirements listed in this section and in Table 1 are
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-8 on Sports
minimal for new and reconditioned mats.
Equipment, Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.12on Wrestling.
Current edition approved May 10, 1997. Published July 1997. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
published as F 1081 – 87. Last previous edition F 1081 – 87 (1992). NCAA, Shawnee Mission, KN 66222.
2 7
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01. US Wrestling Federation, 405 West Hall of Fame Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074.
3 8
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. National Federation of State High School Associations, P.O. Box 20626,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01. Kansas City, MO 64195.
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F 1081
TABLE 1 Performance and Physical Property Values for
9.2 The length and width dimensions of the mats shall be as
Wrestling Mats
given in the appropriate rule book.
Used-
Test Recondi-
Property Section New Rejection
10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Method tioned
Level
10.1 The mats shall be made using manufacturing proce-
G 13.2
max
dures which ensure that the bonds between the strips or
at 430 cm/s (170 in./s), max F 355 100 100 .
sections, or coating, or all three, are complete and secure.
Thickness, mm (in.), min 13.3 D 1056 25 (1.00) 25 (1.00) 20 (0.80)
Tensile strength 13.4
NOTE 8—The finish shall be uniform in color for each color used
Foam construction, min, D 412 8 (50) . .
N/mm (lbf/in.) normally with a semi-glossy finish for the coatings.
Fabric-covered, min, N/mm D 1682 8 (50) . .
10.2 On mats with sewn covers, the cover may be loose
(lbf/in.)
(that is, not adhered to the foam), but should have no wrinkles
or seams exposed that will injure the wrestlers or cause them to
7.2 Shock Absorption:
trip.
7.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of the mats
10.3 Sectional mats shall have sections that fit together
in accordance with Procedure A of Test Method F 355.
securely, so they do not
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