Why choose a synthetic games area?

Synthetic games areas have replaced natural grass sports pitches at many sports facilities. These surfaces are made of polypropylene or polyethylene fibres, and could be either sand-filled, sand dressed or water based.

A synthetic games area made of artificial grass offers the same playing characteristics as that of a natural grass sports field. However, unlike the latter, they can be used all round the year. This is because they are unaffected by all kinds of weather conditions.

The sub-base of an artificial grass pitch is made up of an impermeable material, which together with an effective drainage system, ensures that the pitch is always ready for the play. So, no more cancelled matches due to water logged fields!

An all-weather pitch is the perfect solution for areas where it is difficult to maintain natural grass sports surfaces. The durability of these surfaces makes them ideal for use as a multi use games area where a wide variety of sports are played.

A synthetic games area also offers protection to players from injuries. This is because an elastic layer made from bonded rubber is laid over the foundation at a depth of approximately 10 cm. Being just underneath the surface of the pitch, this layer provides the necessary shock absorption and energy rebound ensuring the safety of players.

Athletic events are also increasingly played on artificial surfaces owing to their tolerance to intensive use. Synthetic athletic surfaces can be made of liquid polyurethane and rubber crumb. This non-porous surface is the most expensive amongst all types of athletic surface. If you are looking for a cost-effective solution, you can opt for porous surfaces. There is also a third variant, known as sandwich surface, which is a combination of the other two.