Technology has given mankind the opportunity to live life in the comfort of advanced gadgets and equipment. Sport, an integral part of our lives, whether as viewers or players, is also touched by the advancements made in the field of technology. Artificial grass sports surfaces are an example of technology blending with sports.

An artificial sports surface may be made of synthetic grass which is made from polypropylene, lubricated with silicone. Such surfaces are ideal for sports such as football, hockey, tennis, and many more. They are also suitable for Multi Use Games Areas where a variety of sports can be played.

What led to the invention of artificial grass?

As an old saying goes, ?Necessity is the mother of invention?, the same holds true for artificial grass. The problems associated with natural grass, such as soggy or frozen playing fields as well as the heavy expenditure incurred on the maintenance of natural grass sports surfaces, especially in long dry summers led to search for an alternative. The invention of artificial grass put an end to all these problems.

What is an artificial grass sports surface?

An artificial grass sports surface is basically a man-made turf ?carpet?, with an infill layer of some particulate material evenly spread. Usually sand-filled, the surface gives differing qualities of ball bounce and speed. There is also a layer of shock pad just beneath the artificial grass. This helps in protecting the players from any kind of injury. Artificial grass sports surfaces are also available in a choice of colours. This allows court markings to be made in different colours for different sports on the same surface.

In some cases, the synthetic grass surface also includes a synthetic grass warning track having different tangible properties to alert a player stepping thereon that he is approaching an obstacle.

Technology has now come up with another latest development in the form of Third Generation Artificial Grass. In this case, the grass fibres are made of polyethylene, a softer material. Dressed with a mixture of rubber crumb and sand, this latest variety of artificial grass offers greater cushioning to the players. What is even great about it is its adaptability to various playing conditions. With this new artificial grass, you can alter the characteristics of the sports surface simply by varying the length and density of the fibres.