What Is Synthetic Turf?

What Is Synthetic Turf?

Synthetic turf is an artificial grass product designed to look and feel like natural grass. It is used in many applications including residential homes, commercial businesses, schools, stadiums, sports arenas, golf courses and more. You might even find it used in unconventional ways like on walls and in art pieces.

Synthetic grass products are very popular in drier, desert regions. When compared to natural grass or sod, synthetic turf is a superior option because it requires zero water and very little maintenance once it’s professionally installed. These benefits make it an excellent alternative to natural turf or grass especially in places like sports arenas and ball fields because it’s made for regular foot traffic and heavy use.

Is Synthetic Turf The Same As Astro Turf?

Ever since Astro Turf became widely known back in the mid to late 60’s, it has been used as a generic trademark of sorts to refer to all kinds of fake grass / artificial grass products. But the difference between today’s synthetic turf and the astro turf of the past is not only a safer, eco friendlier turf, it is also a superior synthetic turf blend that looks and feels more like real grass.

In the past, astro turf products were considered a low or short-pile product that did not require the use of any infills. These types of turf products produced a hard ground with very little give which over the years has proven to be dangerous for athletes by causing countless foot and ankle injuries. Over the years turf manufacturers paid attention to these risks and ultimately switched from creating low pile turf astro turfs to longer piled turfs with a richer, fuller synthetic fiber blend. The result has been welcomed by athletes and sports teams, the world over.

Does Synthetic Turf Require The Use Of Infills?

As the quality of turf products improved, so has infills. Synthetic turf has evolved from requiring no infills, to using sand infills and today we use sand blends, rubber and composite blends of turf infills.

For anyone not familiar with turf infill products or why they’re used, Infill products are used in the turf installation process. Infills are worked into turf during installation to help maintain the natural feel. It also helps the blades to remain standing without being trampled from regular usage.

Today’s synthetic turf blends, like those sold here at Havasu Turf Pros in Lake Havasu, are as close to a real turf as you will find. We are the largest, open to the public, wholesale and contractor turf dealer in the area with over 150,000 square feet of in-house synthetic turf to choose from. We stock all the turf supplies and turf installation tools needed for a professional installation.

Whether you need help choosing the perfect turf for your property or help with design ideas, our wholesale prices and knowledgeable staff at Havasu Turf Pros are happy to assist every step of the way.

If you’d like to know more about the benefits and cost savings of switching from grass to a very realistic, long lasting, beautiful, synthetic turf blend, contact HTP today.