Abrasion Testing & Certification

Barefoot wears twenty-two times better than sponge vinyl.

Test Report Results

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory Inc.

Subject: Pico Abrasion testing on two samples. (PO# 97004)
Received: Four dense rubber slabs identified as Barefoot and four sponge vinyl flooring samples unidentified.

PICO ABRASION, ASTM D 2228-88(94), D 792-91
4.5 Kg. load, 80 total revolutions at 1 Hz.
Standard Index: 0.0259

Barefoot

Sponge Viynyl

Density, lbs / ft3

75.6

18.1

Weight Loss after cycles, gross

0.0180

0.0562

Conclusions

1. During the first 10 cycles of the test the weight loss of the Spong Vinyl specimens was more than 5x the weight loss of the Barefoot specimens. 2. The volume loss of the Sponge Vinyl flooring was 15 to 20 times more than the volume loss of dense rubber flooring.

Project Technician Keith Liechty Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. Physical Testing Manager Jim Drummond

Test Report Letter