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Category: synthetic turf

  • How to Evaluate Fiber Cross-Section

    The cross-section is one of the most important design elements affecting the mechanical behavior of synthetic grass. S-Shaped Fiber S-shaped fibers use an asymmetric profile to increase structural rigidity compared with a basic flat or round profile. Potential advantages include: They can be considered for schools, recreational sports facilities, community fields, and certain football applications.…

  • Why Grass Fiber Structure Matters in Non-Infill Artificial Turf

    In a conventional infilled system, sand and performance infill can contribute to fiber support and stabilization. A non-infill system has much less reliance on loose infill, so the fiber system and backing construction play a more important role. The main factors include: A well-designed combination can help the turf maintain its upright appearance and functional…

  • How to Choose the Right Grass Fiber Structure for Non-Infill Artificial Turf

    Choosing the right grass fiber structure for non-infill artificial turf is essential for achieving a good balance of resilience, durability, uprightness, comfort, drainage, and long-term performance. Unlike traditional infilled synthetic turf, non-infill systems are designed to achieve much of their structural support through the geometry, density, and interaction of the grass fibers themselves. For buyers in Europe,…

  • How to Choose Thermally Stable Non-Infill Artificial Turf

    When purchasing non-infill turf, don’t simply ask: “Does this product resist heat?” Instead, ask the supplier for measurable evidence. Recommended technical information Fiber Backing Dimensional stability Mechanical performance Environmental durability This makes it much easier to compare products from different international suppliers. Non-Infill Turf Designed for Dimensional Stability VivaTurf has positioned its non-infill artificial turf technology…

  • Can Water Make Thermal Wrinkling Worse?

    It can contribute indirectly. Persistent moisture underneath artificial turf may affect: This is why drainage and thermal stability should be considered together. For roofs, balconies, terraces, and concrete surfaces, the drainage path beneath the turf is particularly important. A turf product with good surface permeability cannot solve a drainage problem in the underlying substrate. How Can…

  • What About GB 36246-2018?

    For Chinese school sports facilities, GB 36246-2018 is an important mandatory standard, but its requirements should be applied according to the specific surface type and test method. The figures in your draft—such as 47 BPN for certain wet-condition testing and 80–110 BPN for certain dry-condition surfaces—should not be presented as a universal “non-infill artificial turf slip-resistance standard.” The…

  • Does Non-Infill Turf Have an Advantage Over Infill Turf?

    There can be a maintenance and consistency advantage, but it should not be overstated. Because non-infill turf does not use loose sand or rubber granules as a surface infill layer, there is no loose infill to migrate or become uneven during rainfall and routine use. That can simplify maintenance and eliminate one potential source of…

  • Four Factors That Determine Wet Slip Resistance

    1. Yarn Structure The shape and surface characteristics of the yarn influence how footwear interacts with the turf. Textured, profiled or relatively low-gloss yarn can provide a different tactile and friction response from smooth, highly glossy yarn. However, a particular yarn shape should not automatically be described as having a higher friction coefficient unless this has been…

  • Why Can Non-Infill Turf Maintain Traction in Wet Conditions?

    1. Multiple Fiber Contact Points Smooth ceramic tiles, concrete and other hard surfaces can become slippery when water creates a continuous film between the footwear and the surface. Artificial turf behaves differently. The shoe sole interacts with numerous synthetic fibers rather than one continuous flat surface. Meanwhile, water can move through the gaps between fibers…

  • Is Non-Infill Artificial Turf Slip-Resistant? Will It Be Slippery When Wet?

    Non-infill artificial turf can provide stable traction in both dry and wet conditions when the turf, drainage system and base are properly designed. Unlike smooth hard surfaces, artificial turf has thousands of synthetic fibers that create multiple small contact points with footwear. At the same time, a properly perforated backing and well-designed base allow rainwater to…