Polytex USA has introduced its new star-shaped artificial turf monofilament yarn that is optimized for abrasion resistance and offers an extra wide blade design. The new star shape maintains its durability with a thickness of 315 Microns while enhancing the yarns aesthetic properties with extra wide blades for a more natural look and better coverage of infill, the company said.... read more
Know of an amazing synthetic turf field, playground, park or installation in your community? Then check out the Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC’s) annual Search for the Real Field of Dreams, which recognizes the power that synthetic turf has to transform communities and schools, and keep their youth active, healthy and fit. This national contest is open to schools (K12 and... read more
Shaw Sports Turf, a division of Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company, recently completed one of its most unusual installations to date at Diamond Ranch Academy (DRA) in Hurricane, Utah. The 74,100-sq.-ft. installation for the youth residential treatment center was completed with Shaw Sports Turf’s Momentum turf system, known for its durability and overall performance. Spanning a total of 16,000... read more
In today’s volatile economy, growing a business and generating new customers can be a challenge. For companies that belong to the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), however, the STC provides the credibility and tools its member companies need to differentiate and grow their businesses, expand their personal and professional network, and stay on the leading edge of industry innovation and best... read more
With the publication of its technical gudelines, the Synthetic Turf Council has provided objective measures that make it possible to better understand the professional guidelines and test protocols, the selection use and maintenance of synthetic turf systems and the crumb rubber infill used in synthetic turf fields. Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance: These guidelines encourage periodic and voluntary maintenance that... read more
