Synthetic turf for sports

Modern synthetic turf has evolved from the early systems of the 1970s and 1980s. Today’s synthetic turf offers a variety of products that closely mimic the look and feel of natural grass. It is used where high usage would damage natural turf or where maintenance costs for mowing and watering would be too high.

Synthetic turf for sports like football, golf, and tennis is made from materials such as polypropylene and polyethylene, tufted into a support fabric. The overall system’s elasticity is crucial, largely depending on the infill material and the elastic layer beneath the turf.

Modern elastic layers, often made of closed-cell polyethylene foam, absorb impact and remain frost-proof, maintaining elasticity even in winter. While older systems used quartz sand and rubber granulate, newer turf systems favor eco-friendly mineral or natural infills, avoiding rubber granulate to reduce environmental impact. Some systems no longer require rubber infill at all.