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Facts
Face Weight & Quality
The face weight is how much the yarn weighs per square yard not
including the backing or infill (yarn only). This measurement tells
you how much product you are getting for your money as long as the
comparison is completely parallel. Nylon thatch based products are
the most expensive to produce although most artificial turf is
produced using 28% nylon thatch. Products can also be made with up
to 45% thatch, which increases the quality, durability and
thickness. Synthetic Grass Pro’s® carries both construction methods.
Yarn technology is also important. For example: How many microns per
blade, yarn shape for optimal performance, and stitch rates to
balance performance and aesthetics are crucial to achieving a top
quality product. For more information about Yarn technology, or any
other questions, please contact us at Synthetic Grass Pro’s®.
Use the Appropriate
Style
Many synthetic turf applications are installed with generic styles
of turf due to an assumption that all turf is the same or a limited
variety is offered. Very low activity areas need to address quality,
density, and aesthetics where as areas with mid-level activity or
more should have a thatch product with a high density installed. A
high-density thatch based product significantly recovers better
during activity and grooming, as well as a high quality yarn.
Installation
Not all installs are the same! Installation quality is very
important for aesthetics and longevity. How the sub-surface is
sculpted, how the edges are addressed, how the product is secured,
etc.
Infill
Used for ballast (weight) while adding a natural look and feel.
Infill aids in securing the artificial grass to the ground and helps
grass blades rebound after compaction. Several types of infill are
used in the industry, silica sand, crumbed rubber, acrylic or rubber
coated silica granules and beads of polymers are also available.
Artificial grass manufactures will specify which type of infill will
work best for each type of grass. Please contact Synthetic Grass
Pro’s® with any questions you may have about artificial grass.
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