Sport Grass
The type of grass that is used for sports fields can have a major impact on the style and level of play. Regardless of the sport, having the right grass is important for not only the style of play, but the safety of the players as well. For example, a natural grass that is poorly maintained might have hard, dried out grass, patches where grass isn’ t growing, and even uneven playing surfaces. That can be a serious safety concern for players as they run across the grass. All it takes is one wrong step to cause a serious sports injury. When you’ re looking to upgrade your sports area, artificial grass is the way to go. You’ ll notice a smooth playing surface that doesn’ t have any patches or uneven areas, meaning everyone stays safe during the game. We have specially-designed grasses just for sport uses. They can have a much shorter pile height than you might find with other recreational grasses, meaning sports balls roll much smoother and quicker over the surface. We also have much longer pile heights for sports that need some extra cushion and protection, these grasses are excellent for high-contact sports.
Advantages of Sport Grass
Performance and playability
Modern sport grass systems are designed to mimic the look and feel of natural grass while offering improved durability and playability. The surface is engineered to provide consistent ball bounce and roll, making it suitable for various sports like football, soccer, rugby, and field hockey.
Durability
Sport grass is designed to withstand heavy usage and maintain its quality over time. It can handle intense foot traffic, withstand cleat marks, and resist tearing and divoting. This durability makes it an excellent choice for stadiums that host frequent sporting events and concerts.
All-weather capability
One of the significant advantages of sport grass is its ability to withstand adverse weather conditions. It can drain water quickly, allowing games to continue even after heavy rainfall. Additionally, it doesn’ t become muddy, reducing the risk of injuries and maintaining consistent playability.
Low maintenance
Sport grass requires significantly less maintenance compared to natural grass. It doesn’ t need mowing, watering, or fertilizing, saving both time and resources. Regular brushing and occasional cleaning to remove debris and ensure evenness are typically sufficient for maintenance.
Customizability
Sport grass can be customized to meet the specific requirements of stadiums. It can be installed with different pile heights, infill materials, and drainage systems, allowing for tailored performance characteristics. It also provides opportunities for branding with customized logos and colors.
Safety considerations
Player safety is a crucial factor in stadium design. Sport grass systems are designed to reduce the risk of injuries by providing consistent and forgiving playing surfaces. They can be engineered with shock-absorbing properties and cushioning underlayers to minimize the impact on players.
Our factory
LFL is a manufacturer based in state-owned holding CIMC belongs to Fortune 500 and specializing in eco artificial grass.370 workers, 66600 sqm factories, 20 million sqm/y, 10 years experience, 3 years' vendor of Wal-Mart.
Our service
Raw material from China SINOPEC; ISO, CE, REACH, SGS,ROHS,IAF & CNAS certificated; OEM & ODM service;,2 hours reach to Shanghai; one-stop service. This is how we keep good quality and competitive prices for global valued customers. If any product meets your demand, please feel free to inquiry and contact us. Catalog & samples can be offered if price content.
Professional team
The company has an elite team composed of highly educated and high-quality talents. As one of the top 500 domestic teams engaged in the artificial grass industry, we have witnessed the rapid development of the team, accumulated rich experience in the sales and operation of artificial grass, and formed a scientific management system.
Advanced equipment
We have the world's most advanced artificial grass research equipment: anti-aging test tensile test roller test flatness test. All in full compliance with artificial turf industry standards.
What Sports Can Use Sport Grass
Football
Sport grass offers a consistent playing surface, enhanced shock absorption, and a more predictable environment for players to showcase their skills without the unpredictability of natural grass fields. Moreover, it's particularly advantageous in regions with extreme weather conditions, where natural grass may struggle to provide a suitable playing surface.
Rugby
Rugby is a physically demanding sport, and having a reliable playing surface is crucial. Sport grass provides the durability needed to withstand the intense gameplay while ensuring player safety and consistent performance.
Padel
Padel is a recently developed sport, but it originated from its first predecessor. Sport grass provides a comfortable, safe, and consistent playing environment for players to enjoy this dynamic and social sport.
Other sports
Besides the above-mentioned sports, many other sports can use sport grass, such as flag football, lacrosse, frisbee, tennis, and futsal. Sport grass can offer a versatile and adaptable surface for these sports, as it can be customized to suit different requirements. Sport grass is a great choice for sports turf, as it offers a high-quality, low-maintenance surface for a variety of sports. Additionally, it enhances the safety and performance of the players, while also boosting the profitability and sustainability of sports facilities.
Types of Sport Grass for Sports Fields
Monofilament turf
Monofilament turf is made of individual fibers that mimic natural grass. It’ s a great choice for sports fields that require a high level of performance, such as football and American football. The monofilament fibers are designed to withstand heavy use and provide a soft, resilient surface for players. Additionally, this type of synthetic turf provides excellent ball roll and bounce, making it ideal for sports that require a high degree of ball control.
Texturized turf
Texturized turf is made up of short, curled fibers that are designed to provide a dense, smooth surface for players. This type of artificial grass is ideal for sports that require a high degree of comfort, such as field hockey and golf. Additionally, texturized turf provides good traction and stability, making it an excellent choice for sports that require quick movements and sudden changes in direction.
Fibrillated turf
Fibrillated turf is made up of thin, flat fibers that have been split or frayed to create a soft, natural-looking surface. It has the advantage of being very durable, and great at holding infill material in place, but not as good at staying upright. It’ s an ideal option for sports that require a fast playing surface, such as tennis and basketball courts.
Mono and curly combined turf
Monofilament fibers combined with strong curly yarns in each tuft of grass are a range of synthetic sports turf surfaces exclusive. The curly yarn acts as a support layer that wraps around the sand infill, supporting the straighter yarn to stay upright longer, offering better sports performance, better shock absorption, and less infill migration. The best uses of this series are for sports pitches such as rugby, football, American football, and multi-sport fields.
Mono and fibrillated fibers
A combination of monofilament and fibrillated fibers in artificial grass gives it a unique texture and performance. Monofilaments provide durability and resilience, while fibrillated fibers add a more natural look to the turf and help hold loose performance infill in place for a low splash. It is often used in football fields and other high-performance sports facilities where a combination of durability, performance, and appearance is essential.
Combining 2 or 3 yarn shapes
Taking two or three different shaped and colored artificial grass yarns harmoniously enables a more vibrant and attractive look. Each yarn plays its own role – durability, softness, and resilience; forming a truly cutting-edge sports turf.
How Much is Sport Grass For a Football Stadium
Size of the stadium
The larger the stadium, the more square footage of artificial grass will be required, leading to higher costs.
Quality of synthetic sport grass
Different synthetic sport grass systems have varying qualities, performance characteristics, and price points. Higher-quality sport grass systems that offer advanced features and durability may come at a higher cost.
Site preparation
If the stadium requires significant site preparation work, such as leveling the ground or improving drainage, the overall cost will increase.
Additional features
Certain stadiums may require specialized features like shock-absorbing underlayers, infill materials, or specific branding elements. These additional features can add to the overall cost.
Installation and labor
The cost of labor and installation services will depend on the complexity of the project, accessibility of the stadium, and the experience of the installation team.
Understanding the tufting machine
Behind each tufter is a creel, which holds the spools of yarn produced during extrusion. The layout and techniques used in loading a creel, assist in production efficiency. Immediately at the rear of the tufter is the backing cloth roll holder. This feeds a single sheet of backing into the tufting machine. Many companies will have two feeders, enabling different backing cloths to be combined, to assist with eventual tuft lock and carpet stability. Two of the elements in the tufting equipment where accuracy and quality are essential are the needles that the yarn is threaded to, and the sharpness of the knives, beneath, that cut the fibre to the correct length.
Types of secondary backing
The synthetic grass fibres have already been tufted into a primary backing cloth or cloths, which are loosely holding the fibres in place. The tufted rolls are transported to the backing line ready for the next stage in the process. There are two types of secondary backing that are now applied: latex or polyurethane (PU).
Equipment
A modern backing line consists of different components each playing a key role in the production of the finished turf. Most backing lines are at least 30m in length and some extend over twice this length. This depends on the sizes of the ovens used to dry the back of the turf. These ovens are controlled for heat, as a mistake in the temperature can mean the backing does not dry correctly or could mean over-cooking. Essential to any backing line is an area where final quality checks can take place.
Process
The process starts with the unbacked turf being pulled, fibre downwards onto a flat surface where the secondary backing material is applied to the primary backing. There are different ways to achieve the same result, which ensures a full covering of the back of the tufted turf. The turf is then pulled through a series of ovens where heat is applied to the back, to dry out the secondary backing. Some controlled heat is allowed to the fibre side of the turf, which allows the individual fibres to open up.
Drainage
As the, now-backed, turf leaves the ovens it passes into an area where drainage holes are punched through the turf, at an equal distance, to ensure future, rapid drainage. From here the turf is suspended into collecting bins, ready for final inspection.
Final checks
Throughout the process there are quality checks. These include checking the consistency, application and weight of the latex or PU material that is used, monitoring the temperature of the ovens, checking the backing has dried and drainage holes are correctly applied. Final checks are essential to the finished quality and involve visual inspection and specific product tests. Each roll is monitored as it comes through an inspection area, immediately before it is rolled up and wrapped for delivery. Here checks are made on the strength of the tuft lock, the length of the fibre, density of stitches and other quality control measurements. These are recorded in the event of a future issue.
Wrapping
Once turf is backed and checked it is rolled up tightly, ready for dispatch. This may sound simple, but if not performed correctly can lead to a variety of problems on site. These range from rolls becoming loose during transport, and subsequently very hard to unroll, or creases forming within the turf. To prevent issues, the roll-up unit pulls the turf tight as it is fed through, before it is cut to the required length. The rolls are wrapped in plastic covering, secured at each end, to prevent water seeping in when on site. Each roll is numbered and will correspond with a location on the layout plan.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Sport Grass
Durability
Playgrounds and sports fields can be high-traffic areas, so you’ ll want to choose an sport grass that can withstand heavy use. Look for a product with a high blade density and strong backing material.
Safety
Safety is a top concern when it comes to playgrounds and sports fields. Look for sport grass products that are non-toxic and meet safety standards for impact attenuation and fall height.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is important for keeping sport grass looking and performing its best. Choose a product that is easy to maintain and won’ t require excessive time or effort.
Drainage
Playgrounds and sports fields can be prone to water buildup, so you’ ll want to choose an sport grass product with good drainage capabilities. Look for a product with a perforated backing that allows water to drain through easily.
Appearance
Finally, consider the appearance of the sport grass. You’ ll want a product that looks and feels like natural grass, with a realistic colour and texture.
Our factory
LFL is a manufacturer based in state-owned holding CIMC belongs to Fortune 500 and specializing in eco artificial grass. Raw material from China SINOPEC; ISO, CE, REACH, SGS,ROHS,IAF & CNAS certificated; OEM & ODM service;,2 hours reach to Shanghai; one-stop service. This is how we keep good quality and competitive prices for global valued customers. If any product meets your demand, please feel free to inquiry and contact us. Catalog & samples can be offered if price content. We're sure your any inquiry or requirement will get prompt attention. The company has an elite team composed of highly educated and high-quality talents. As one of the top 500 domestic teams engaged in the artificial grass industry, we have witnessed the rapid development of the team, accumulated rich experience in the sales and operation of artificial grass, and formed a scientific management system. The team is young and full of vigor, is innovative and brave to meet the challenge, has a good sense of social responsibility, is willing to improve the artificial grass water saving situation, contribute to social. We have the world's most advanced artificial grass research equipment: anti-aging test tensile test roller test flatness test. All in full compliance with artificial turf industry standards.
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