What are the performance and safety standards required for a natural or synthetic grass field, and what benefits does the POWERgrass hybrid system offer?
To ensure the safety and high performance of a playing field, whether it is made with natural or synthetic grass, adherence to specific standards is crucial. These standards are set by international bodies such as FIFA, UEFA, the Rugby Football Union, and the International Hockey Federation, and include detailed specifications concerning the durability of materials, field drainage, absorption of pressure the player exerts on the surface, and above all the flatness, the ball bounce and rotation properties, and the stability of the field surface.
For natural grass fields, safety is primarily ensured by monitoring the grass conditions. The grass must be healthy, well cared for, free of hazardous depressions, and have a flat and homogeneous surface. It's crucial that the soil has an adequate drainage system to avoid water or mud build-up and at the same time ensure suitable irrigation conditions to prevent it from drying out. However, regardless of the maintenance level, the playing conditions of the field can vary due to sudden weather changes: in summer, for example, after heavy rain, a rapid increase in temperature can cause stress to natural grass due to increased ground moisture.
For synthetic grass fields, functionality and safety depend primarily on the system's qualities that must be certified. This system must ensure a high degree of drainage, have non-slip properties and be able to absorb impacts adequately. It's vital to ensure the absence of toxic or harmful substances in the materials used for construction and filling of synthetic grass. Often, one can observe, after heavy rain, how filling granules can be washed away or moved, compromising the field's performance. The granules derived from tyres, being heavier, move less, whilst it's easy to imagine how organic ones, like cork, coconut, maize or rice husks, can be carried away by water.
Both types of fields present challenges. Natural grass requires high maintenance and can easily deteriorate due to wear and weather conditions. Synthetic grass can get too hot under the sun, and its materials can be harmful to the players' health.
Both types of fields present challenges. Natural grass requires high maintenance and easily deteriorates due to wear and weather conditions. Synthetic grass can become too hot under the sun, its materials can be harmful to the players' health and when the fibers are worn out they lose their purpose, causing a loss of cleat grip on the surface. Cheap synthetic fields become rapidly hard and can cause back pain, as players often testify.
The hybrid solution POWERgrass offers an innovative response to these challenges. By combining the look and feel of natural grass with the stability of synthetic grass, POWERgrass allows reaching high standards both in terms of functionality and safety.
POWERgrass boasts high wear resistance and requires less maintenance. Thanks to synthetic grass, the field can be used for many more hours than a natural grass lawn, without damaging the surface. POWERgrass also offers exceptional efficiency under adverse weather conditions thanks to an excellent drainage system that avoids the formation of puddles, offering a playable field even in the rain. Lastly, POWERgrass ensures great safety for players. The surface offers a perfect balance between softness, stability, and grip on the surface, helping to reduce the risk of injuries.
In conclusion, adherence to functionality and safety standards is crucial for every kind of playing field. The hybrid system POWERgrass undoubtedly offers an advanced and valid solution, combining the benefits of natural and synthetic grass while providing high durability and resistance to wear, and great safety for players.
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