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  • QYS-Sport Series

  • QY Artificial Grass


Astro Turf for School and University Playground Sports Fields: A Comprehensive Solution


Astro turf, also known as synthetic or artificial turf, has become a popular choice for school and university playgrounds and sports fields. Offering durability, low maintenance, and year-round usability, astro turf provides an ideal solution for educational institutions seeking to enhance their athletic facilities. This article explores the features, benefits, and applications of astro turf for schools and universities, highlighting why it is an excellent investment for educational sports and recreational areas.

Applications of Astro Turf in Schools and Universities

1. Sports Fields


  • Soccer and Football Fields: Create high-quality, durable fields for soccer and football, providing a safe and consistent playing surface for student-athletes.

  • Multi-Purpose Fields: Ideal for fields used for multiple sports, accommodating activities such as rugby, lacrosse, and field hockey.


2. Playgrounds


  • Safe Play Areas: Install astro turf in playgrounds to provide a soft, cushioned surface that reduces the risk of injuries from falls and creates an inviting play environment.

  • All-Weather Play: Ensure that playgrounds remain usable in all weather conditions, enhancing the outdoor play experience for students.


3. Recreational and Training Areas


  • Fitness Zones: Use astro turf for fitness and training areas, providing a durable and comfortable surface for physical education classes and extracurricular activities.

  • Indoor Facilities: Suitable for indoor sports halls and gymnasiums, offering a consistent and high-performing surface for various sports and activities.


4. School and University Grounds


  • Aesthetic Landscaping: Enhance the visual appeal of school and university grounds with astro turf, creating lush green spaces that require minimal maintenance.

  • Event Spaces: Create durable and attractive spaces for outdoor events and activities, such as graduation ceremonies and sports days.


Astro turf is an excellent choice for schools and universities looking to enhance their sports fields, playgrounds, and recreational areas. Its durability, low maintenance, and year-round usability make it a practical and cost-effective solution. By providing a safe, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing surface, astro turf helps create an optimal environment for student-athletes and enhances the overall campus experience. Investing in high-quality astro turf ensures long-lasting performance, significant maintenance savings, and a beautiful, functional landscape for years to come.


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Different kinds of football grass:


Non-infilling Artificial Grass for Football:


There are strait yarn and curly yarn,the structure like landscaping artificial grass.it does not need any infills and usually used in indoor football field.


This kind of football turf is free of any infills. Besides the indoor soccer field,the stronger yarn than landscaping grass and soft touch feeling similar to landcaping makes it also suitable for rough using playground,and perfect for kindergarten.



Non-infilled football Grass



Infilling Artificial Grass for Soccer Field: 


Infilling football turf is the most popular football turf  in the world,and after proper filling with silica sand and rubber granules. The field is very very similar to natural grass football field. The structure of such kind of synthetic turf only have strait yarns and the height is very hight with 40mm to 60mm.It needs infilling silica sand,rubber granule(SBR,EPDM,TPE…).


Features of Astro Turf for Schools and Universities

1. High-Quality Synthetic Fibers


  • Durability: Made from robust materials such as polyethylene and nylon, the synthetic fibers are designed to withstand heavy use and resist wear and tear, ensuring long-lasting performance.

  • Realistic Appearance: The turf is crafted to mimic the look and feel of natural grass, with a blend of green and brown tones to create a lush, natural appearance.


2. Advanced Backing Systems


  • Stability and Support: The backing systems provide stability and support, ensuring the turf stays securely in place during play. This often includes multiple layers for added strength and durability.

  • Perforation for Drainage: The turf is designed with perforations to allow efficient drainage, preventing water accumulation and ensuring a dry, playable surface even after rain.


3. Safety Features


  • Cushioned Underlay: Many astro turf installations include a cushioned underlay or padding that provides shock absorption, reducing the impact on players’ joints and minimizing the risk of injuries.

  • Non-Toxic Materials: The turf is made from non-toxic, lead-free materials, ensuring a safe playing environment for students.


4. UV and Weather Resistant


  • UV Protection: Treated with UV inhibitors, the turf resists fading and degradation from exposure to sunlight, maintaining its vibrant appearance over time.

  • Weather Durability: Designed to withstand various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and extreme temperatures, ensuring consistent usability throughout the year.


5. Low Maintenance


  • Easy Cleaning: The turf is easy to clean with regular brushing and occasional rinsing, reducing maintenance time and costs.

  • No Mowing or Fertilizing: Unlike natural grass, astro turf requires no mowing, watering, or fertilizing, offering significant savings on maintenance efforts and resources.


Infilled Football Grass


How to clean snow on your artificial turf correctly:


Do not use snow-melting chemical products or salt: 

Do not use any sonw melting chemicals on your artificial turf lawn. 

Some ingredients in chemical will influence the durability of artificial grass. 

After drying, the salt will attach to the surface of grass yarns and hard to clean.


Brushing snow carefully:

If you encounter big snow which will make it hard to melt naturally. Maybe you can use brush and plastic or rubber shovel to remove snow or ice from your artificial lawn. 


Snow blower is a good choice for cleaning:

Before icing, you can use snow blower to blow off the snow on artificial turf, but should be take care of the infills, expecially artificial football turf fields, the rubber granules is light. 


Benefits of Astro Turf for Schools and Universities

1. Year-Round Usability


  • All-Weather Playability: The turf provides a consistent playing surface regardless of weather conditions, allowing for year-round use of sports fields and playgrounds.

  • Quick Draining: Efficient drainage systems ensure the turf remains dry and playable shortly after rain, minimizing downtime.


2. Enhanced Safety


  • Reduced Injuries: The cushioned underlay reduces the impact on players’ joints and muscles, lowering the risk of injuries.

  • Consistent Surface: A uniform and stable playing surface reduces tripping hazards and enhances player performance.


3. Cost-Effective


  • Long-Term Savings: The initial investment in astro turf is offset by long-term savings on maintenance costs such as mowing, watering, and fertilizing.

  • Durability: High-quality astro turf can last many years, providing excellent value for money.


4. Versatile Applications


  • Multi-Sport Use: Suitable for various sports, including soccer, football, rugby, and field hockey, making it a versatile option for school and university sports programs.

  • Playgrounds and Recreational Areas: Ideal for playgrounds and recreational areas, providing a safe and durable surface for students to play and engage in physical activities.


5. Environmental Benefits


  • Water Conservation: Eliminates the need for watering, contributing to significant water savings.

  • Reduced Chemical Use: No need for fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides, reducing the environmental impact.



The Specification of Artificial Turf for Football We can Provide:


Model Number

QY Sports Series(QYS-)

Pile Height

10mm-63mm

Color

Field Green/Apple Green/Olive Green
Zebra Colors or Mixed Colors

Gauge

3/16 inch-3/8 inch-5/8 inch

Stitch Rate

120st/m - 400st/m

Primary Backing

PP cloth

Secondary Backing

PP+Non-Woven+SBR GLue/PP+Mesh+SBR Glue

Component

PE(Straight)+PP(Curl)/PE(Straight)+PE(Curl)

Yarn Shape

Flat/Diamond/C/U/W/S/Stem shape

Dtex

6000D-16000D

Roll Size

Big Rolls: Width: 2m/4m  Length: 20m~70m




The product is customized


Artificial turf football grass installation:


For football/soccer turf,it is a little bit hard to install by yourself. The detailed installation instruction please find refer to our installtion guide in web services section.


Artificial Grass Installation

Why we do better than others: 


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Laboratory testing:


UV Protection/Yarn Weight/Yarn Width & Length/Wear Resistance/Tensile Elongation before and after aging/Yarn High Temperature Resistance



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Turf Specification:



Pile Height/Horizontal Gauge/Vertical Stitch Per Meter/Density/Curly Yarn Shrinkage/Color Comparison with Sample/Roll Width&Length



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Outlook Cheking:


No Line Strips on Surface/No Longer Yarns/Drainage Holes Evenly/Rolls no Hump on Side/Labels&Marks Clean/Packages no Damage



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Performance Testing:


Yarn Widthdraw Force/Stictch Widthdraw Force/Backing Wet Degree/Backing Glue Breakage Testing





Artificial turf football grass related products:


Infilled football turf usually need stabilizing infills and performance infills,i.e. Silica Sand and Rubber Granules


On the other hand,during installing artificial grass,it needs seaming tape and glue to make two piece bind together. 


Usually,we will provide profession field design and installation drawing for football field. 


PU Glue

PU  Glue

joining tape

Joining Tape

Silica Sand

Sand

Rubber Granule

Rubber


Why Choose Us?


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Packing&Loading:


Packing Materials:

The Grass Roll Is Packed By PE Film And Water Proof PP Cloth With Hard Paper Tube In The Middle.


Roll Size:

The Usual Size Is 2m*25m/Roll(50SQM) Or 4m*25m/Roll(100SQM).

We Can Also Make Mini-Rolls Such As 1m*3m,1m*4m,1m*5m,2m*3m,2m*4m,2m*5m…

Packaging

Delivery


Professional Quotes Inquiry, Sample Request and Technical Communication:



Astro turf can be a great option for schools looking to upgrade their outdoor facilities. It offers a number of benefits that make it a practical and environmentally friendly choice, and it can provide a safer and more durable playing surface for students. If you're considering astro turf for your school, be sure to do your research and consult with experts to determine the best option for your needs and budget.


Email: info@qingyuansports.com

Office Tel: 0086 535 6370051

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