Material Composition

Rubber Granule-Infilled Turf

• Rubber granules: Typically made from recycled tires, promoting resource reuse. However, low-quality granules may contain harmful substances like heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Quartz sand: Mainly functions to stabilize grass filaments and add weight to the turf.
  The quality and proportion of these infills directly affect performance—uneven filling can reduce surface flatness and compromise user experience.

Non-Infill Artificial Turf

• Grass filaments: Made from high-quality PE and PP via a straight-curved hybrid weaving technique, with a density of 20,000 filaments per square meter. Their structural design alone maintains uprightness and stability.
• Backing: Features a three-layer composite structure (base cloth + mesh cloth + eco-friendly PU adhesive), enhancing tensile strength and providing excellent cushioning without relying on infills.

Performance Differences

Athletic Performance

• Rubber granule-infilled turf: Relies on infill proportions for elasticity and cushioning. Over time, infills may settle, compact, or 流失，causing inconsistent elasticity, unstable ball roll, and unpredictable bounce (e.g., erratic ball height in soccer matches).
• Non-infill turf: Achieves stable performance through scientific filament design and material selection. Its filaments balance softness with 75% high resilience, while surface friction meets international standards. Ball roll and bounce closely mimic natural grass, with minimal performance degradation over time. Additionally, its shock-absorbing underlay reduces injury risks by 30%, ensuring safer athletic environments.

Environmental Safety

• Rubber granule-infilled turf: Poses potential risks. Low-quality rubber granules may release toxic gases and odors under high temperatures due to harmful contaminants. Infills also trap dirt, food residues, and moisture, fostering bacteria and mold growth—making maintenance difficult and unsuitable for children’s areas.
• Non-infill turf: Excels in safety. Filaments use 100% virgin PE/PP, passing SGS tests with heavy metal levels far below EU REACH limits and zero phthalates. Backing and adhesives are eco-friendly with ultra-low VOC emissions, ensuring no irritating odors post-installation. It is ideal for sensitive spaces like playgrounds and schools.

Durability and Maintenance

• Rubber granule-infilled turf: Durability is infill-dependent. Frequent use causes granule loss and sand compaction, leading to flattened filaments, uneven surfaces, and poor drainage. Regular infill replenishment, filament grooming, and drainage repairs drive high maintenance costs.
• Non-infill turf: Boasts superior durability. Filaments include UV stabilizers and wear-resistant additives, resisting fading and aging from sun, rain, and wear. A "weave-embed + adhesive" dual-fixation process ensures ≥8N pull-out force, preventing filament loss. Maintenance is simple—only occasional debris removal and rinsing—reducing costs by over 80% compared to infilled turf.

Application Scenarios

• Rubber granule-infilled turf: Suitable for low-frequency, low-safety-demand areas (e.g., basic community sports grounds) due to safety and maintenance issues. Its suitability declines in high-standard settings like schools, professional stadiums, and children’s zones.
• Non-infill turf: Versatile and widely applicable:
• Professional stadiums: Meets FIFA and other international certifications, supporting professional matches and training with stable performance.
• Schools/playgrounds: Environmental safety protects children’s health.
• Parks/communities: Aesthetic appeal and easy maintenance enhance comfort and beauty.

Construction and Cost

• Rubber granule-infilled turf: Complex installation involves laying filaments, infilling, and grooming—extending construction time and increasing labor costs. Infill procurement and transportation add expenses, while long-term costs remain high due to ongoing maintenance and infill replacement.
• Non-infill turf: Simplified installation skips infilling, cutting construction time by over 50% and reducing labor costs. Though initial procurement costs may exceed low-quality infilled turf, its long lifespan and minimal maintenance result in lower overall costs. For example, a standard 11-a-side soccer field using Weiteng non-infill turf saves approximately ¥300,000 in maintenance over 5 years compared to rubber granule-infilled alternatives.

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