In gymnastics, a sport full of challenges and beauty, gymnastics mats are important auxiliary tools for athletes' training and competition. The design and material selection are directly related to the safety and performance of athletes. Among the many gymnastics mat materials, TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer) brushed cloth has become a leader in the field of gymnastics mat manufacturing with its unique delicate velvety surface.
As a high-performance elastic material, TPU occupies an important position in the manufacture of gymnastics mats with its excellent wear resistance, tear resistance and elastic recovery ability. However, although the pure TPU material has excellent performance, it still needs to be further optimized in practical applications to meet the high standards of gymnastics equipment. For this reason, manufacturers have turned their attention to the brushing process. By special treatment of TPU materials, a cloth with a delicate velvety surface is formed, namely TPU brushed cloth.
The melt-extruded TPU sheet must first undergo precise temperature control and extrusion speed adjustment to ensure that the sheet thickness is uniform and the texture is smooth. Subsequently, these sheets are fed into the velvet-brushed equipment and undergo a series of precise mechanical operations, such as grinding wheel grinding and brushing, to perform fine physical treatment on the surface of the TPU sheets, and finally form a uniform and delicate velvet feeling on the surface. This layer of delicate velvet feeling not only gives the gymnastics mat a more elegant and advanced appearance, but more importantly, it significantly improves the friction between the gymnastics mat and the athlete's body.
In gymnastics, athletes need to frequently perform high-intensity movements such as jumping and tumbling, which are often accompanied by huge impact force. If the surface of the gymnastics mat is too smooth, the athlete is very likely to slide due to insufficient friction when landing, which will not only affect the quality of the action, but also may cause serious accidental injuries. Therefore, the surface material of the gymnastics mat must have good friction to ensure that the athlete can stand, tumble and land stably during training or competition.
The delicate velvet surface of the TPU velvet cloth is the key to solving this problem. The delicate velvet feeling can increase the contact area between the gymnastics mat and the athlete's skin, thereby increasing the friction between the two. This increased friction allows athletes to feel more stable and safe support when performing various movements on the gymnastics mat. Even in high-intensity training or competition, athletes can safely perform various technical movements without worrying about accidental injuries caused by sliding.
The fine velvet surface of the gymnastics mat TPU brushed cloth not only provides athletes with more stable and safe support, but also improves the overall performance of the gymnastics mat in many aspects.
Improved anti-slip performance: The fine velvet surface allows the gymnastics mat to maintain good anti-slip performance even when it is wet or sweaty. This is undoubtedly a great blessing for gymnasts who perform high-intensity training for a long time.
Optimized comfort: The fine velvet feeling not only increases the friction of the gymnastics mat, but also makes it softer and more comfortable to the touch. This soft touch can reduce the impact of athletes when they land, relieve physical fatigue, and improve the overall comfort of sports.
Enhanced durability: The fine velvet surface improves the wear resistance of the gymnastics mat by increasing the roughness of the material surface. This means that the gymnastics mat can maintain its original performance and appearance for a longer time during use, extending its service life.
Improved aesthetics: The delicate velvet feeling gives the gymnastics mat a more elegant and advanced appearance, making it not only a piece of sports equipment, but also a work of art. This beautiful appearance not only improves the training experience of athletes, but also enhances the viewing experience of gymnastics.
In practical applications, the delicate velvet surface of the gymnastics mat TPU brushed cloth has been widely recognized. Many professional gymnasts and coaches have said that the gymnastics mat made of TPU brushed cloth can make them more confident in performing various technical movements without worrying about accidental injuries caused by sliding. At the same time, this gymnastics mat can still maintain good performance and appearance during long-term use, providing them with a stable and safe training environment.
In theory, the reason why the delicate velvet surface of the TPU brushed cloth can increase the friction between the gymnastics mat and the athlete's body is that the velvet surface can increase the contact area and the number of contact points between the two. According to the friction principle in physics, the increase in the contact area and the number of contact points will directly lead to an increase in friction. The fine velvet surface of TPU brushed cloth provides more stable and safe support for athletes through this physical principle.
The fine velvet surface of TPU brushed cloth for gymnastics mats is an important innovation in the field of gymnastics mat manufacturing. It not only effectively prevents accidental injuries caused by sliding during training or competition by increasing the friction between the gymnastics mat and the athlete's body, but also provides athletes with more stable and safe support. This fine velvet feeling also improves the overall performance of gymnastics mats in many aspects, including anti-slip performance, comfort, durability and aesthetics. The fine velvet surface of TPU brushed cloth is undoubtedly an outstanding contribution in the field of gymnastics mat manufacturing, and it will continue to provide strong support for the development of gymnastics.