Outdoor Surface
Synthetic turf systems engineered for consistent ball roll, shock absorption, and drainage in multi-sport and football applications.
Artificial turf — commonly called synthetic grass — is a surface made of synthetic fibres designed to look and perform like natural grass. It is used worldwide for football, hockey, rugby, cricket, tennis, and landscaping. Modern artificial turf fibres are made from polyethylene or polypropylene and are designed to handle heavy use, extreme weather, and intensive training loads.
Unlike natural grass, artificial turf requires no watering, mowing, or seasonal resting. It can be used year-round regardless of rainfall, making it particularly well-suited to India's monsoon-affected climate. Artificial turf systems include a backing layer, a shock-absorbing pad (underlayer), and infill material (rubber granules, sand, or organic material).
The performance of an artificial turf surface depends on three factors: fibre specification (pile height, density, material), shock pad quality, and infill type. FIFA, FIH, World Rugby, and ITF all have specific turf certification programmes that verify performance for their respective sports.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Synthetic polyethylene/polypropylene fibres on woven backing |
| Typical Pile Height | 12–20mm (futsal/hockey), 40–60mm (football), 7–13mm (padel/tennis) |
| Infill Material | SBR rubber, TPE rubber, sand, cork, or hybrid blends |
| Lifespan | 8–12 years (FIFA/FIH quality) with proper maintenance |
| India Cost Range | ₹350 – 1,200/sqm depending on specification and infill |
| Certifications Available | FIFA Quality Pro, FIH Global Preferred, World Rugby Preferred |
| Maintenance Required | Brushing (monthly), infill top-up (annual), decompaction (biannual) |
| Drainage | 15–30mm/hour when properly installed with draining base |
Modern turf systems are built in layers to manage shock absorption and drainage. The correct infill and fiber height are selected to match the sport and intensity.
Performance testing ensures ball roll, traction, and surface hardness stay within accepted ranges.
FIFA Quality is suitable for club, training, and recreational football. FIFA Quality Pro is the highest FIFA standard, required for international matches and top-level competitions. The Pro certification involves more rigorous performance testing including ball roll, shock absorption, and traction. Both standards guarantee a safe, consistent playing surface.
Yes — on a sunny afternoon, artificial turf surface temperatures can reach 50–70°C in Indian summers. This is a common concern. Mitigation options include: watering the surface before play (reduces temperature by 10–15°C), using TPE or organic infill instead of SBR rubber (runs cooler), or scheduling play in the morning and evening. Water-based pitches (for hockey) inherently stay cool.
Monthly brushing is recommended for sports turf to keep fibres upright and infill evenly distributed. Heavily used surfaces (commercial 5-a-side pitches) may need weekly brushing. A power brush or grooming machine is used for large areas; smaller courts can be brushed manually.
Small repairs (cuts, seam openings, localised wear) can be done by infilling with matching turf patches. Large-scale or widespread delamination/fibre wear requires full replacement. This is why the quality of the original installation — particularly the gluing/seaming — is critical to lifespan.
SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) infill is made from recycled car tyres and is the most widely used infill globally. Multiple health and safety studies (including EU and FIFA reviews) have found SBR infill to be safe for sports use. As a precaution, hand washing after play is recommended, especially for children. Alternatives like TPE, cork, or organic infill are available for those who prefer non-recycled tyre infill.
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