It's Time To Embrace Artificial Turf Pitches

Nothing can beat the experience of watching a game of tennis or football on a lush green field under the bright sun. But, have you ever thought of the amount of hard work and money that go into maintaining that green sports pitch? Not to mention the disappointment of cancelled matches due to a soggy playing field as a result of bad weather. If money is a constraint, but you still want to give your spectators a great experience whilst watching their favourite game, an artificial turf pitch can be a solution.

Manufactured from synthetic materials like polypropylene or polyethylene, an artificial turf pitch can be used for a number of sports, including tennis, football, hockey, baseball, athletics, and many more. These artificial grass sports pitches consist of a solid base, which is designed to offer stability to the top layer of synthetic "grass" fibres. The base also offers an effective drainage system, making the synthetic turf ready for play in all weather conditions. The top layer, also known as the man-made grass carpet, is made of artificial grass fibres tufted onto a backing cloth and in -filled with sand or a mixture of sand and rubber granules. However, some varieties of artificial sports pitches may not be in -filled with sand or rubber. These are known as water based sports pitches.

The playing characteristics of an artificial turf pitch can be altered significantly by changing the length and density of the fibres. For instance, elite level field hockey pitch features short pile when compared to soccer. Similarly, FIFA favours more thinly spaced longer fibres for their football turf.

Many local and international sports facilities providers have already embraced these artificial pitches due to their features of durability, slip resistance, shock absorbency, and most importantly, their need for minimal maintenance.