Trespa Athlon is a flat panel, based on thermosetting resins, homogeneously reinforced with wood based fibers and manufactured under high pressure and at high temperatures. The panels have a hard surface based on melamine resins giving Trespa Athlon exceptional impact resistance. This is confirmed by its day-to-day practical use as wall cladding in public rooms, sanitary cubicles or as bumper rails in hospital corridors.

The special surface structure and durability provide excellent scratch resistance. Even in heavy-duty use, Trespa Athlon retains its appearance for a very long time. The panel is highly resistant to wear, making it ideal for installation where heavy use and frequent cleaning are expected. Trespa Athlon is commonly utilized as office or scientific furniture.

Trespa Athlon is not adversely affected by moisture and is not susceptible to mold or rot. Both the surface and the core are manufactured using specific, thermosetting resins, which make them impervious to moisture. The dimensional stability and workability of Trespa Athlon are comparable to those of hardwood.

Trespa Athlon is heat resistant. Due to the high density, Trespa Athlon ignites at relatively high temperature and carbonizes in a way similar to hardwood. The panel material does not melt, drip or explode and retains its stability for a long period of time. Authorized testing bodies throughout the world have confirmed that Trespa Athlon Fire Retardant grade (FR) panels fall within one of the most favorable fire classes. The choice to use either standard grade panels or fire-retardant grade (FR) panels depends on the nature and the intended use of the building project. National and/or regional fire regulations are decisive in this respect.

Environmental considerations play a significant role in the development and manufacture of Trespa panels. Trespa International was one of the first producers of panel material to be certified according to ISO 14001, awarded by Lloyd’s Register. The ISO 14001 standard describes the steps required for setting up, implementing, maintaining and improving a completely integrated environmental management system.

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