Studies that will shape the future of non-filled systems
There is an uneasy silence around non-filled synthetic turf fields but, behind the scenes, FIFA, the industry and research institutions…
Foam coat that unites tuftlock and shockpad capabilities
Coating producer EOC has developed a coating that, in addition to the tuft lock, will also give the entire synthetic…
Ban on polymeric infill requires more information
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has asked its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) to prepare a supplementary opinion on the proposed…
Big Stadium Hockey surface up for sale
England Hockey has decided to sell the mobile surface it used for its pioneering Big Stadium Hockey project at The…
3G field design has to change radically
If 3G synthetic turf wants to survive the debate on environmental pollution, the design of this type of field must…
Monomer turf has becomes reality
A synthetic turf top-layer produced completely from a single monomer is almost ready for installation in the Netherlands. With the…
World Rugby accepts 50mm carpets
World Rugby member unions have received a shot in the arm as World Rugby has agreed to accept 50mm carpets…
Danes question blame on polymeric infill
Is it correct to blame crumb rubber used in third-generation synthetic turf for being the biggest cause of microplastic pollution?…
First GreenFields field with biodegradable infill installed
GreenFields has used a biodegradable infill in its latest installation of a third-generation synthetic turf field. The new infill complies…
Shaw Sports Turf NXTPlay shockpad Cradle to Cradle Certified™
Shaw Sports Turf announces that its NXTPlay shock pad product is the first Shaw turf product of any type to be Cradle…