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Test method to assess potential for synthetic grass yarn wear
June 16, 2022
German researchers are developing a test method to assess the potential for synthetic grass fibre to wear. Yarn wear from synthetic grass could produce microplastics.
Greenwashing investigated
June 10, 2022
The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that advertising by synthetic turf installing company Evergreens UK was misleading and unsubstantiated. Evergreens UK had claimed
New norm defines future shock pad and e-layer performance
May 30, 2022
Everything is set for the European Standards Committee (CEN) to, this year, adopt a standard that specifies minimum performance and durability requirements for shock pads
World Rugby and FIFA round robins explained
May 9, 2022
Field technicians of Labosport, Sports Labs and several other international testing institutes saw themselves being put to the test last week when FIFA and World
New hockey field for Duke Field Hockey requires 65% less water
May 5, 2022
The new field for the ladies hockey team of Duke University in the US will require 65% less water than presently is being used to
The importance of investing in synthetic turf pitches
April 26, 2022
If companies and local governments focused more on the purpose of facilitating sports, they would quickly realise they should invest more in synthetic turf. Four
STC rallies industry to oppose bill
April 25, 2022
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) is rallying the industry to oppose a new bill that would require producers to be responsible for reporting the chain
Richard Shaw to succeed Chris Trickey at SAPCA
April 22, 2022
The Sport and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) has appointed Richard Shaw as its new CEO. Shaw joins the association from Learn by Design, an education
The issue of recycling synthetic turf
April 20, 2022
Millions of square metres of synthetic turf will be removed and discarded in the northern hemisphere in the coming months. What are the options and
Biodegradable synthetic turf as the new standard
April 11, 2022
Soon, the European Commission will decide its approach towards microplastic pollution from synthetic turf pitches. It is anticipated that this will announce the end for