Synthetic Sports Turf – What Are the Benefits?

Artificial turf has replaced natural turf in sports fields worldwide, from Olympic stadiums to professional league arenas to elementary school sports fields.

Whether you’re building a backyard court or an Olympic-sized stadium, Synthetic Turf has many significant benefits and advantages that natural turf fields cannot match.

Low Maintenance Needs

Sports fields are large, and their year-round upkeep is expensive with natural grass, which requires regular watering, cleaning, mowing, trimming, and fertilizing to stay green and healthy. 

However, artificial indoor and outdoor turf is less challenging to maintain than traditional sports fields. This is because it does not grow and requires only occasional brushing and rinsing to keep its appearance fresh and clean. 

As a result, sports organizations can save money on ground maintenance, and players can get more playing time.

Weatherproof

One advantage of artificial turf for sports is that it can be used in all weather conditions. Unlike natural grass, it does not require sunlight to grow, does not become muddy or sloppy in rainy weather, and can withstand harsh winter conditions. 

In all weather conditions, artificial turf surfaces are safe, even, and stable, allowing players to play without fear of injury. In addition, preparing the ground for play after snow or rain is simple and quick. 

Indoor stadiums with artificial turf reduce the possibility of game and practice session cancellations due to inclement weather.

Endure Intense Use

Artificial turf is long-lasting and looks fabulous even after high-traffic sports sessions. In addition, it is more playable than natural grass and maximizes the use of the sports field. 

There is no downtime between matches because the artificial grass requires no recovery time after each game and can easily withstand over 500 hours of continuous playtime. Therefore, it is ideal for multi-purpose sports fields that host various sporting events and games in a short period.

A Safe and Consistent Playing Surface

Players’ safety is of the utmost importance. Natural grass can be ripped up by rough play, and rain can make the surface slippery and uneven. 

Modern artificial turfs are less abrasive to the skin and cool down faster than natural grass, resulting in fewer cuts, burns, abrasions, twisted ankles, and other injuries. 

In addition, the underlying shock absorber in artificial turf prevents serious injuries.

Environmentally Beneficial

A natural grass field necessitates thousands of gallons of water per year. Switching to artificial turf helps conserve water because it requires less water than grass fields. 

They do not need pesticides or fertilizers that could contaminate the water supply. Eliminating the need for lawnmowers keeps the environment clean and reduces the carbon footprint.

If you want to learn more about the advantages of synthetic sports turf, please call New Wave Flooring at 08 6406 1488 or fill out a contact form on our website.