What kind of artificial grass is used on sports fields?

With the advancement of science and technology and the improvement of the quality requirements for sports environment, artificial turf has gradually become the first choice for various sports venues. In particular, modern synthetic infill turf not only realistically restores natural grass in appearance, but also shows significant advantages in functionality, safety and economy. Different types of sports venues also have different performance requirements for turf. Choosing the right type of artificial turf is crucial to improving sports performance and protecting athletes.

Structural advantages of synthetic infill turf

Modern artificial turf is usually composed of the following three core layers:

Nylon or polyethylene fiber: simulates the appearance and touch of natural grass, with good wear resistance and elasticity;

Rubber particle filling layer: enhances the cushioning performance of the venue, reduces impact force, and reduces sports injuries;

Polyurethane cushion: improves the stability of the turf structure and provides secondary cushioning support.

This structure ensures that the turf has the advantages of durability, comfort, and safety, and is suitable for places with high intensity and high frequency of use.

Demand for turf types in different sports

Soccer Field

Recommended grass height: 40–60mm
Recommended material: polyethylene fiber + SBR rubber filling

Advantages:

High grass density brings good ball rolling speed and direction control;

Good elasticity, reducing knee and ankle injuries;

Wear-resistant and step-resistant, suitable for large-scale competitions and high-frequency training.

Rugby Field

Recommended grass height: 50–65mm
Recommended filling: TPE or EPDM environmentally friendly rubber particles

Advantages:

The thickened buffer layer protects athletes under fierce collisions;

The grass fiber is soft and does not pierce the skin, reducing the risk of abrasions;

Long grass fiber can prevent players from slipping.

Hockey Field

Recommended grass height: 13–18mm (water lawn)

Recommended structure: unfilled short-fiber grass + water spray system

Advantages:

Provides fast and stable ball speed;

The smooth lawn helps to control the ball accurately;

Commonly used in international events, the maintenance cost is lower than natural grass.

Tennis Court

Recommended grass height: 15–20mm

Recommended material: nylon or polypropylene staple fiber

Advantages:

Good ball rebound effect, suitable for fast play;

Possess moderate friction to reduce slipping;

Adapt to various climatic conditions and can be used all year round.

Multi-sport Fields

Recommended grass height: 25–30mm

Recommended design: composite fiber mixed grass + SBR filling

Advantages:

Meet the needs of different projects such as basketball, volleyball, and five-a-side football at the same time;

Suitable for use in community parks and school comprehensive sports fields;

Easy maintenance, long service life, and high cost performance.

Comprehensive advantages of artificial turf

No matter what kind of sports, modern artificial turf shows the following common advantages:

1. Available all year round

Artificial grass is not restricted by weather, it is not muddy on rainy days, and it is not withered in winter, ensuring the operation of the sports field all year round.

2. Safety and environmental protection

Modern lawn materials do not contain heavy metals and meet environmental protection standards. Rubber particles are mostly made of environmentally friendly TPE or natural plant extracts to reduce damage to the environment and human body.

3. Low maintenance cost

No need for regular watering, fertilization or pruning, which greatly reduces the cost of venue operation.

4. Flexible installation

It can be quickly laid on concrete, asphalt or sand and gravel base, suitable for different indoor and outdoor scenes.

Conclusion

Different types of sports venues correspond to artificial turfs with different structures and characteristics. By scientifically selecting artificial grass types, it can not only provide athletes with a safer and higher-performance sports experience, but also help operators reduce long-term maintenance costs. As a professional turf system provider, UNIGRASS can customize various sports turf solutions according to customer needs to help create a high-standard and sustainable sports venue environment.

If you need to select football fields, tennis courts, rugby fields, etc., we can provide detailed turf specifications, samples and technical support.