Small pellets of synthetic material (polypropylene or polyethylene) are melted to a paste and then extruded under pressure through a mould.? The mould imitates the structure of a natural artificial blade of grass.
Can line markings, patterns or logos be integrated in the artificial turf?
Yes. The artificial turf is made to the customer¡¯s specifications. Logos or other coloured elements can be integrated to give the field a unique, personal look.
How often do you have to mow a Desso GrassMaster pitch?
The frequency of mowing depends greatly on the conditions of grass growth (temperature and humidity) and the stadium architecture.? The maintenance of a Desso GrassMaster pitch is in fact comparable to that of a natural pitch. The difference is that the field is stronger and more stable thanks to the injected synthetic grass fibres. Thus some typical natural grass problems are resolved.
Can lines, patterns or logos be integrated into a Desso GrassMaster field?
To mark the lines, a special marking vehicle sprays water-soluble paint onto the Desso GrassMaster field. The paint is resistant to water after drying for one hour.? Because the natural grass grows and is mown, the lines disappear after being mown a couple of times.? Logos of the club and sponsors can also be painted.? These remain visible for longer and need not be changed according to the sport, unlike game lines.
How large is 1 artificial turf roll?
In a standard production one roll of turf is 5 metres wide and 70 metres long. Once rolled up for storage and transport an average roll of artificial turf grass weighs 750 kg.? However, often the size of the roll of artificial turf depends on the project itself.? A specialist calculates what the ideal roll dimensions should be.
Don¡¯t the synthetic grass fibres flatten after a time?
Synthetic grass fibres are partly supported by the infill.? In order to avoid synthetic fibres flattening, technology is incorporated into all Desso fibres that improves the pile restoration capacity, in other words the ability of the fibre to spring up again after being trodden on.? This technology ¡®memorises¡¯ the original shape of the fibre making the fibre spring up again.? Naturally, maintenance and regular brushing is also important to keep the fibres straight.
After how many years will an artificial pitch need replacement? - What is replaced?
The life expectancy of an artificial turf naturally depends on the maintenance and how often/intensively it is played on.?
As standard you can reckon on an average of 15 years.? After that period the play characteristics deteriorate. In these circumstances you do not have to replace the entire field. Usually only the turf requires renewal and the sub-base can be re-used. This has positive implications for facility budgets.
Can artificial turf discolour in the sun? Is it resistant to UV?
Everything in the open air experiences the impact of sunlight, and, more specifically, UV-radiation. For that reason Desso Sports equips its synthetic fibres with the Fibre Protection System (FPS), a technology that protects artificial turf from the fading effect of sunlight.? UV-stabilisers ensure that the negative rays do not permeate into the fibres.? All Desso products fulfil the highest standards in this field.
Is artificial turf a good alternative to clay tennis courts?
Clay is still one of the most popular surfaces for tennis courts.? The feel of play on artificial turf tennis courts is very similar to this.? While the synthetic grass offers good grip for fast footwork, gliding to the ball is also no problem.? There are different artificial turf qualities available for tennis each with their own special features. ?In addition you can play on an artificial turf tennis court throughout the year.? That is not the case on a clay court.
Can a synthetic grass field be used for different sports at the same time? What about the line markings?
Yes. There are a number of set combinations like soccer/rugby/American football where all those sports can be played on 1 field.? The various markings are then integrated in a different colour. This is also possible with indoor sports halls that have approximately the same demands on a play area.? For schools and local authorities, multifunctional artificial grass pitches are often the best solution to enable the maximum number of sports to be played.??? Sports like hockey require a special type of artificial turf and are consequently more difficult to combine with other sports.
