Artificial Grass Application of Sports

Soccer

The world’s game. The popularity of synthetic turf for soccer
is increasing at a staggering rate worldwide.

Already well-established in Europe, synthetic turf opens up opportunities around the world where soccer can be played in any region – especially where the use of natural grass is not always possible. Latest developments in long pile soccer turf are witnessing combinations of different styles to provide an optimum playing surface.

STI’s synthetic grass s enhance the experience for the player - our skin friendly s are manufactured to closely replicate natural grass in both performance and looks, allowing sliding tackles and excellent ball-surface interaction.

Key characteristics; long pile player friendly surface with excellent resilience, ball roll and ball bounce properties.

American Football

Key characteristics; long pile player friendly surface with high levels of shock absorption inherent to the surface.

Rugby

Rugby, being a prime contact sport, demands a playing surface which provides players with a safe, comfortable and secure footing for the twists and turns of this high profile game. The new long pile, infilled systems create an ideal artificial grass surface that is player friendly, durable, comfortable and consistent – ideal for absorbing the impact of tackles and scrums.

Key characteristics; long pile player friendly surface with high levels of shock absorption and durable properties to withstand tackles and scrums.

Baseball

STI’s grass s are perfectly suited for baseball stadia where heavy traffic throughout the year demands a surface with enhanced performance and wear characteristics. From high school to major league, STI has the experience to excel expectations.

Key characteristics; long pile player friendly surface with excellent durability for extensive use.

Hockey

Synthetic turf is the only option for top level hockey matches as the sport’s governing body, the FIH, looks to improve the consistency of the ball-surface interaction and to increase the speed of the game. Additionally, STI’s polyethylene and polypropylene grass are being used as an alternative to nylon s which require extensive watering at significant economic and environmental costs. More and more clubs are considering polyethylene s for hockey fields because of the "player friendly" feel to the surface, the durability and the cost effectiveness of the pitch compared to nylon. Whether the surface is sand filled or sand dressed, the non-directional qualities of STI’s knit-de-knit s ensure that the ball roll is fast and the game itself is played at a skilful pace.

Key characteristics; non-directional surface offering true ball roll and high levels of speed.

Tennis

Artificial grass tennis courts give players of all standards a regular, low maintenance, resilient and sure-footed surface to play on. The more advanced players enjoy the faster sand dressed product using STI's knit-de-knit s. sand filled carpets using STI grass s still prove to be popular with individuals and clubs, giving a cost effective, durable and player friendly surface. Different coloured s can be used for the court and the surrounds, as required.

Key characteristics; short pile resilient surface providing good ball-surface interaction and ball bounce properties.

Golf

Golf’s popularity is increasing rapidly worldwide, and STI grass s are being used in golf tees, driving ranges and greens where durability, weathering resistance and aesthetic appeal are important. Polypropylene s offer a softer option to traditional nylon surface be it on the tee or on the green. Many famous golf links, such as St Andrews, Gleneagles and Carnoustie in Scotland, have the STI products displayed around the course, enduring all weather conditions from sun to snow!

Key characteristics; short pile non directional surface for putting greens and durable, resilient carpet for tee areas.

Bowls

Increased use of outdoor bowling rinks has resulted in more clubs turning to artificial grass carpets for their playing surface. STI knit-de-knit grass s give a non-directional, smooth surface which bowlers appreciate because they can rely on an even, regular speed, roll and bias with their bowls. The surface needs little maintenance and can give excellent performance over many years.

Key characteristics; non-directional surface offering true ball roll.

Multi Use

Synthetic turf for multi, school and community use is the perfect answer for high wear areas where more than one sport must be catered for, and where economics are important. STI grass s provide unsurpassed durability and performance characteristics to enable the users to enjoy an active lifestyle from soccer to hockey and everything in between.

Key characteristics; medium pile, durable surface permitting a range of sports from hockey to soccer, lacrosse to tennis.