Mirage

The Link Mirage seat is a highly effective seat specifically designed for sports stadia.

The Link Mirage seat is a highly effective seat specifically designed for sports stadia – originally specifically for the UK market and with a proven track record in the market.

Its ergonomic design provides high levels of spectator comfort over long periods. The Mirage provides maximum value solutions in the useful range of 460 – 480 mm seat centres to maximise spectator capacity whilst retaining high levels of comfort and a modern appearance. The gravity-operated tip-up mechanism utilising a concealed and sealed counterweight ensures a low maintenance reliable tip action and gives an attractive modern presentation of the stadium eliminating unsightly, old fashioned reinforcing rings and corrosion prone fittings.

The Link Mirage is available in the full range of standard RAL colours and with a choice of upholstery arm and cup-holder options for VIP applications. With thousands of seats installed in stadia across the world, the Link Mirage has a proven track record of reliability and cost-effective service in a huge range of sports and entertainment applications.

Key Features

Seat Centres

The Mirage seat centres can be spaced between 460 mm and 480 mm, ensuring a comfortable and ergonomic seating arrangement. This range provides adequate space for users, promoting comfort during extended periods of sitting while also being highly suitable for retrofitting to existing/legacy seating arrangements.

Self-Tipping

A fully concealed counterweight enables the self-tipping action, ensuring seats automatically return to the upright position after use. This simple design minimizes maintenance needs while boosting the durability and lifespan of the seat mechanism, delivering dependable performance in high-traffic areas.

Safety, Strength and Durability

The seats meet the rigorous standards set out within BS EN 12727, a European standard for the safety, strength, and durability of furniture used in public spaces. This indicates that the seating conforms with the highest levels of testing for heavy-duty use and is suitable for high-traffic areas, ensuring both user safety and long-term performance.

Galvanized Coating

All seat support posts are fully galvanized, providing excellent protection against rust and corrosion. This galvanization process ensures that the seats maintain their structural integrity and aesthetic appeal even in challenging environments with exposure to high humidity, moisture etc. The result is long-term durability and reduced maintenance costs.

Designed-in Recesses

The seat design includes recessed areas that allow for easy integration of seat numbering and branding. This feature is particularly useful in stadiums, theatres, or cinemas where seat identification is necessary. These recesses ensure that any numbering or branding remains securely in place and is easy to read without interfering with the overall aesthetic of the seating arrangement.

Seat Material & Colour

Plastic seat elements are moulded from a high-quality polypropylene copolymer material, offering a smooth, durable surface that is both aesthetically appealing, practical and low maintenance. With a wide range of colour options available, you can choose from the complete range of standard RAL colours (MOQ applies).

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Armrests

This option is normally opted for in corporate or hospitality areas. Standard polypropylene armrests are durable, resistant to wear and tear, and easy to clean, whilst upholstered armrests are covered with marine grade vinyl and slightly cushioned offering more comfort and a premium aesthetic. The choice between polypropylene or upholstered armrests depends on the application (e.g., comfort vs. durability, aesthetics vs. functionality).

Image of seat back with recess & branding

Branding Inserts

Branding inserts refer to custom-made plates/plaques that can be incorporated into seat backrests to display logos, company/people’s names, and other branding elements, enhancing the spectator experience with visual identity. These inserts are either self-adhesive backed aluminium plate or polyester sheet secured into the especially designed recess.

Seat Numbering/Identification

The most widely used method to label or identify seats. Aluminium number discs are most common and durable, either being riveted to the seat or attached via high grade self-adhesive. They provide a professional and lasting solution, offering greater resistance to wear and tear over time. Another option is polyester seat numbering, which are adhesive-backed labels or stickers that can be applied straight on to a seat without riveting via the high grade self-adhesive. This is a simple and usually more cost-effective option, often used in retro fit scenarios.

Coatings for Support Posts

Thermoset and thermoplastic coatings are two types of finishes that can be applied to steel or metal components to improve their durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal.
Thermoset coatings are made from polymers electrostatically applied and subsequently set/hardened by heating at high temperature in ‘ovens’. They provide a tough, durable finish that is resistant to heat, chemicals, and wear. Common examples are epoxy or polyurethane coatings.
Thermoplastic coatings are also made from polymers which are applied by dipping components into thermoplastic powders which have been fluidised in a ‘bed’. After the dipping process, and once hardened, a thick flexible layer remains protecting against abrasion, weathering, and corrosion. The most commonly used coating material is low density polyethene (LDPE).
Both coating options protect steel from rust, corrosion, and physical damage, particularly in outdoor or industrial environments. However, it's important to highlight that the thermoplastic dip process covers and protects both the internal and external surfaces of hollow steel sections, whereas the electrostatically applied thermoset process only safeguards the external surfaces.
Each of these options serves to customise or enhance the functionality, durability, comfort, and safety of seating and steel-based components in various industries like stadia, transport, theatre, marine, and commercial sectors.

Upholstery (Marine Grade Vinyl)

Upgrading to a fully vinyl-upholstered version is an ideal choice for VIP settings, typically found in corporate suites or hospitality areas, where both style and comfort are essential.
The marine grade vinyl upholstery is a type of vinyl fabric specifically designed to withstand outdoor environments. It is resistant to the effects of the suns UV rays, and fire resistant to Crib 5 standards (BS 5852). It’s durable, easy to clean, and retains its appearance and functionality even when exposed to the elements, making it ideal for outdoor applications

The marine grade vinyl upholstery is a type of vinyl fabric specifically designed to withstand outdoor environments. It is resistant to the effects of the suns UV rays, and fire resistant to Crib 5 standards (BS 5852). It’s durable, easy to clean, and retains its appearance and functionality even when exposed to the elements, making it ideal for outdoor applications.
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Fire Retardant Additives (FR)

If required, FR additives are included to meet safety standards and regulations where necessary. Fire retardant additives are materials or chemical compounds added to products like polypropylene copolymer, vinyl upholstery, coatings, or other materials to improve their fire resistance.

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