Why Are Artificial Sports Surfaces Popular?
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No more cancellations of your favourite matches owing to rain or snow, thanks to artificial sports fields. An artificial sports turf is requires low maintenance and can be used all the year round. By installing a synthetic sports surface, one can do away with many activities like regular watering, draining, mowing, applying fertilizers, weeding, and so on. This brings down the annual outlay on maintenance. With regular maintenance an artificial sports turf can last up to 15 years. An artificial sports field is made from polypropylene grass about 5 centimetres long. This grass is lubricated with silicone and tufted into a primary cloth. The latex is applied to the back of the cloth to give it stability by anchoring in the tufts. The whole thing is then "in-filled" with a 4-centimetre layer of sand and rubber granules, which keeps the fibres upright and makes the shock resistant. Artificial sports surfaces allow multiple activities and sports to be played on a single sports pitch. Depending on the sport you wish to play, the artificial sports surface can be designed and constructed with the appropriate materials such as the type of sub-base, density and length of grass fibre, type of infill etc. In general, the installation process can be described in 5 phases: Excavation of the grounds Laying the water-permeable underlayer Rolling out and laying of the artificial turf Infilling with sand and/or rubber The artificial turf pitch is ready for use Let us now have a look why different sports are opting for artificial sports surfaces. Football: Football clubs are choosing artificial turf pitches. This is because an artificial turf football pitch is more maintenance-friendly and yet it feels like a natural grass surface. Besides, players can play on an artificial turf pitch throughout the year. With proven safety features, it is now approved by the UEFA, the European football league for playing the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Cup, the qualification matches for the World Cup, and the European Championships on artificial turf. Tennis: Tennis clubs are increasingly opting for artificial grass tennis courts. It is because in comparison to gravel or natural grass, artificial grass requires little maintenance. It is not necessary to clean the pitch after every match. Artificial grass is wear-resistant, extremely user friendly, and does not make your footwear dirty. A match can be played immediately after a shower because the courts are water-permeable and can last in good condition for longer. Hockey: An artificial hockey sports field allows hockey players to enjoy comfortable cushioning and grip, thus providing a safe surface for play. Predictable ball behaviour, uniform playing characteristics, and optimal grip also make artificial turf an ideal surface for hockey. Artificial sports pitches are the in thing today. Their features have made them widely popular. So, do not be surprised the next time you watch a match on an artificial turf.
No more cancellations of your favourite matches owing to rain or snow, thanks to artificial sports fields. An artificial sports turf is requires low maintenance and can be used all the year round. By installing a synthetic sports surface, one can do away with many activities like regular watering, draining, mowing, applying fertilizers, weeding, and so on. This brings down the annual outlay on maintenance. With regular maintenance an artificial sports turf can last up to 15 years. An artificial sports field is made from polypropylene grass about 5 centimetres long. This grass is lubricated with silicone and tufted into a primary cloth. The latex is applied to the back of the cloth to give it stability by anchoring in the tufts. The whole thing is then "in-filled" with a 4-centimetre layer of sand and rubber granules, which keeps the fibres upright and makes the shock resistant. Artificial sports surfaces allow multiple activities and sports to be played on a single sports pitch. Depending on the sport you wish to play, the artificial sports surface can be designed and constructed with the appropriate materials such as the type of sub-base, density and length of grass fibre, type of infill etc. In general, the installation process can be described in 5 phases: Excavation of the grounds Laying the water-permeable underlayer Rolling out and laying of the artificial turf Infilling with sand and/or rubber The artificial turf pitch is ready for use Let us now have a look why different sports are opting for artificial sports surfaces. Football: Football clubs are choosing artificial turf pitches. This is because an artificial turf football pitch is more maintenance-friendly and yet it feels like a natural grass surface. Besides, players can play on an artificial turf pitch throughout the year. With proven safety features, it is now approved by the UEFA, the European football league for playing the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Cup, the qualification matches for the World Cup, and the European Championships on artificial turf. Tennis: Tennis clubs are increasingly opting for artificial grass tennis courts. It is because in comparison to gravel or natural grass, artificial grass requires little maintenance. It is not necessary to clean the pitch after every match. Artificial grass is wear-resistant, extremely user friendly, and does not make your footwear dirty. A match can be played immediately after a shower because the courts are water-permeable and can last in good condition for longer. Hockey: An artificial hockey sports field allows hockey players to enjoy comfortable cushioning and grip, thus providing a safe surface for play. Predictable ball behaviour, uniform playing characteristics, and optimal grip also make artificial turf an ideal surface for hockey. Artificial sports pitches are the in thing today. Their features have made them widely popular. So, do not be surprised the next time you watch a match on an artificial turf.