Monday, March 17, 2014

FieldTurf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKi32GcNpn0

The surface is composed of mono filament polyethylene fibers tufted into a polypropylene backing. The infill is composed of a bottom layer of sand, a middle layer  mixture of sand and cryogenic rubber, and a top layer of only rubber. The fibers are meant to replicate blades of grass, while the infill acts as a cushion. This cushion improves safety when compared to earlier artificial surfaces and allows players to plant and pivot as if they were playing on a grass field. Proponents of the surface also cite its low-cost maintenance and durability form wear and weather.

jpr: Its showing up everywhere.


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