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Field Notes: Automated Rotational Resistance
As the artificial turf market progresses its shift to more sustainable systems and organic infills become more widely used, it is imperative that the equipment used to measure the surface performance also develops to account for these new challenges.
Artificial Turf and Fibre Wear: The need for a balanced view
Artificial Turf and Fibre Wear
The Need for a Balanced View
‘TestbedNordic’ An Infill Innovation Pilot
TestbedNordic Is an innovation testing ground for artificial football surfaces of tomorrow that will help inform the transition to fossil free materials. The site is being monitored for usage, climatic conditions and maintenance while recording on-field testing data and essential player feedback. The player feedback is tracked with a Sports Labs designed standalone mobile app […]
Can You Take the Heat? Summer Testing Turf Systems
As the season changes across the United States and Europe, thoughts are turning to hot summer days. The heat in some regions can be a problem for artificial turf fields because as temperatures rise, so does the surface temperature of artificial turf. FIFA have a unique test available which classifies turf systems according to an […]
Getting Your Artificial Pitch Ready After Lockdown Ends
An artificial pitch needs to be regularly maintained to keep it in a safe and acceptable condition for use. Regular brushing and cleaning ensure the playing surface offers the best performance and safety for users. The current Covid-19 restrictions have meant the vast majority of facilities have been closed to users for many months. This could have implications when users are allowed…
Recycling End-of-Life Artificial Turf Fields
There is much discussion in artificial turf circles about recycling end-of-life fields. In a nutshell, it is both difficult and expensive because of a significant lack of processing plants available in the right locations – ones that can easily cope with the potential demand. Funding is not targeting recycling as a priority. Many have begun to address these issues in Europe where there are…
The Player As Part Of The Testing Team
Anyone who knows me will know that I am always banging on about wearable technology becoming the next big thing to come into our world of testing artificial and natural turf sports fields. Let’s face it, Sports Labs has tested thousands of fields over the last 20 years using very similar equipment and technology. And as the processes used to build natural grass fields evolved, artificial turf…
Microplastics & Artificial Pitches: The Facts
Recently there has been some adverse press concerning microplastics and artificial pitches, so we thought you would be interested in learning more about this issue and how it might affect the industry. We were astounded to learn that a microplastic particle is not that micro. Particles that are smaller than 5mm fall under the definition of a microplastic – so not so little.
What is One Turf?
Recently the global governing bodies we interact with the most issued a guidance document aimed at providing owners, municipalities, manufacturers, etc., with a one-stop shop standard to cater for multi-use artificial fields. The reasoning behind this move merits explanation. If you think about it, why would a global governing body that extensively researches requirements to suit its…