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A pitch for every sport? Of course that would be ideal. However as the budget and space available at many clubs, schools and local authorities are limited, this is not always possible. The solution? Multifunctional fields with synthetic turf suitable for various sports. Knowing that an artificial pitch has the capacity of 3 natural grass pitches the figures speak for themselves. A synthetic pitch will help you save valuable space. A benefit that makes a lot of schools and local authorities decide to equip their sports facilities with synthetic turf.
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The aim of American football is to gain as much of the field as possible, to score a touchdown or to kick a field goal. This means that the players often make contact with the field. Thanks to the use of skin-friendly artificial fibres and infill material the friction during sliding or falls does not cause extra pain or grazing. A safer field means more enjoyment in the play.
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The practical benefits are indisputable. Footballers who have not yet played on synthetic grass often need some encouragement to be convinced of how enjoyable it is to play on artificial turf. This is understandable given that artificial football pitches often felt hard and unpleasant in the past. However, it is entirely unjustified today as artificial turf systems now comprise extremely skin-friendly materials in terms of both the artificial turf and the rubber infill. Sliding tackles and even 'sliding on the stomach' goal celebrations are possible on artificial turf without the slightest scratch. Desso artificial turf feels as natural as grass.
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Today artificial grass is synonymous with the sport of hockey. With the advent of artificial grass in the seventies, field hockey suddenly became much faster and became much more popular. The rules were revised, techniques refined and the artificial fibres became an essential component of the sport.
Artificial grass has everything hockey players could desire. The field offers every opportunity for quick passes and precise ball control. Hockey players benefit from comfortable shock absorption and do not have to fear injury during heavy sliding. Desso Sports Systems has built up a strong reputation in the development of hockey fields and sets the standard in hockey.
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A rugby pitch takes a hard beating with two teams of 15 players each. Although natural grass generally remains the first choice of rugby players for the feel of the game, typical problems like muddy puddles and bare patches can have a negative impact on the quality of the pitch.
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Clay tennis courts tend to become dusty in warm weather and often have to be sprayed. On the other hand, natural grass quickly becomes brown and bare. However, artificial grass always retains the same play characteristics so, as a result, your courts can be played on in both summer and winter with a minimum of maintenance.
Artificial grass also makes painting lines a thing of the past. The lines are simply tufted into the turf and form part of the rest of the artificial carpet. You decide the colours on your tennis court. Playing tennis on artificial grass is also extremely good fun. |
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The International Hockey Federation (FIH) insists on the use of artificial turf surfaces for official competitions. With the strength of their experience in this field, FieldTurf Tarkett has developed a specific playing surface for field hockey, meeting the main requirements of the FIH: PUR.
Certified by the FIH in the Global category, FieldTurf Tarkett PUR is the result of research and development work in permanent association with the clubs and our installation teams.
The outcome of these efforts was the confidence placed in FieldTurf Tarkett by the highest federal hockey authorities for the supply and installation of pitches for the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004!
The appearance and the excellent stability of PUR turf also make it one of the favourite finishes for other sports and games pitches, putting greens and golf practice areas. |
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Prestige System is the first new-generation artificial turf concept developed by Tarkett Sports. This concept, consisting of polyethylene fibres of a height of between 50 mm and 70 mm and an infill of sand and recycled rubber granules, provides the sports qualities of a good natural grass court.
Prestige System does not need to use a shock pad to meet the requirements of the relevant federations. Its impact absorption comes from the technique used to infill the turf, unique to FieldTurf Tarkett.
The durability of its level of sports performance is obtained thanks to suitable maintenance, as detailed in the maintenance instructions for the Prestige System. Provided that maintenance operations are carried out in compliance with these instructions, FieldTurf Tarkett gives a guarantee of the levels of sports performance of the Prestige System for 8 years.
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The playing comfort of a clay court lies, to a great extent, in the sensation caused by the movement of the crushed brick surface. It was in attempting to approach this characteristic that Olympuswas developed by FieldTurf Tarkett.
The association by FieldTurf Tarkett of three components selected for their complementarity – a high-quality fibre, infill sand that stabilises the structure durably and, finally, EPDM granules – provides Olympus with playing qualities that make this finish equal to the best in this category:
• Durable playing comfort.
• Playing qualities: Natural and regular ball bounce.
• Ideal surface for the refurbishment of old courts.
• Appearance.
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Many cities and towns have seen the advantage of using artificial grass to make their streets more attractive. The possibilities are endless: town squares, parks, playgrounds, grass along roadways and tramlines, roundabouts, airports, industrial estates... Not only does public space get a permanent appearance, but maintenance costs are reduced significantly, too. No mowing is required, no watering during hot weather, and no pesticides either.
The Desso BuenaVista products are also of interest for private homes. The grass has the appearance of a perfectly maintained lawn, in all seasons, and solves the problem of shady corners and areas around swimming pools...in fact all the places where natural grass grows poorly, if at all.
Desso BuenaVista gives roof patio areas an instant uplift and creates the perfect low maintenance garden for those who like a garden, but either do not have the time, or are not able to maintain it.
And the price? Well, that's attractive too because you no longer have to mow or irrigate during the summer months or buy expensive pesticides. Artificial turf for consumers and urban applications is an environmentally and economically responsible investment. |
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