News
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[Technical Journal]
No elevated health risk found from artificial turf
2010-09-26
2010-08-15
A new study of artificial grass fields containing crumb rubber infill conducted by four state agencies shows that health risks are not elevated from playing on the fields. Two such synthetic turf fields have been investigated: Tom Fujitani Field at Memorial Stadium and Kristine Lilly Field on the north side of the campus.
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[Technical Journal]
Artificial grass sales skyrocket in UK
2010-09-26
2010-08-16
Artificial turf has become increasingly popular in the UK, with firms reporting a huge spike in sales, amounting to a 35 per cent increase over the same period a year ago. Industry analysts argue that there are several factors which have led to the increased demand of synthetic grass, the most notable of which is that it does not require maintenance such as weekly mowing.
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[Technical Journal]
Preventing injury
2010-09-26
2009-10-22
Make sure you can enjoy football without any limitations. The facts you need to know about clever training, preventing injuries, the right sports surface are to be found here. Learn how you get the most out of you favourite game!
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[Technical Journal]
Blatter: Artificial turf is the future
2010-09-26
2009-10-22
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter is a supporter of artificial turf and believes that one day every country will convert to playing on synthetic surfaces. His sentiments have been endorsed by the German Sport University of Cologne, who reached the conclusion that "well maintained artificial turf has no measurable effect on the game."
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[Technical Journal]
Does the game change on Football Turf?
2010-09-26
2009-11-05
As part of the ongoing research and development regarding artificial turf, now called Football Turf, FIFA have carried out substantial research regarding the technical and performance analysis of playing on football turf. As a consequence FIFA have investigated a fundamental question: does the game change on Football Turf compared to matches on natural grass?
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[Technical Journal]
The Future of Synthetic Turf
2010-09-26
2009-09-19
For the last few years, the FIH Equipment Committee has been working towards specifying a water-free synthetic turf for top level hockey and a multi-sport turf for some other levels.
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[Technical Journal]
Artificial Turf Yarn Fibers
2010-09-26
2009-10-20
PEs are cheap, flexible, durable, and chemically resistant. LDPE is used to make films and packaging materials, while HDPE is used for containers, plumbing, and automotive fittings. While PE has low resistance to chemical attack, it was found later that a PE container could be made much more robust by exposing it to fluorine gas, which modified the surface layer of the container into the much tougher polyfluoroethylene.
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[Technical Journal]
Field Work Is on the Table
2010-09-26
2009-10-22
The state’s long awaited study of artificial turf fields containing crumb rubber infill shows that health risks “are not elevated from playing on these fields.” The study did find that higher contaminant levels at an indoor field suggests ventilation needs.
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[FAQ]
Landscaping Turf FAQS
2010-09-26
2010-09-26
Landscaping Synthetic Turf FAQS
How is the synthetic turf installed?
What is the "infill"?
What is the maintenance required?
Are pets OK on the turf?
How long will it last?
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[Technical Journal]
Artificial turf makes Harley's dream came true
2010-11-29
2010-11-26
A four-year-old boy with a condition that makes him allergic to grass is able to play in his back garden after a donation of artificial turf.
