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DD GrassMaster
GrassMaster is a hybrid grass sports playing field surface composed of natural grass combined with Artificial turf, artificial fibres. The method was developed and patented by Desso Sports from the Netherlands in 1993. This hybrid grass system is now marketed and further developed by Tarkett Sports after a takeover of Desso Sports and has been rebranded since as GrassMaster. Technology GrassMaster reinforces a natural grass pitch by vertically inserting 20 million polypropylene (PP) fibers into the soil equally spread over the entire playing field. The long PP fibers are injected by computer-controlled machines, deep so remains above the surface. The PP fibers are inserted in a grid of about . The grass roots entwine with the fibers and grow deeper and wider. The PP fibers above the surface are designed to ensure an even and stable surface. GrassMaster may be installed before seeding, after seeding or on grass sods. Major installations References {{Reflist External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybrid Grass
Hybrid grass or reinforced natural grass is a product created by combining natural lawn grass with reinforcing synthetic fibres. It is used for stadiums and training pitches used for association football, rugby, gridiron football and cricket. Reinforced natural grass can also be used for events and concerts. The synthetic fibres incorporated into the rootzone make the grass stronger and more resistant to damage. A first generation of hybrid grass appeared in the 1990s. Grass roots were allowed to intertwine with a mix of soil and synthetic fibres as they grew. Three main methods exist to insert synthetic fibres in the root zone. The first is to inject fibres in the sand with a tufting machine. The second method is to mix fibres, cork and sand in an automated plant and to install it afterwards on the pitch. The system was created by a laboratory at a French public university. The third method is to put a carpet A carpet is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |