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Quick Fact: Can You Recycle Artificial Turf?
Answer: Yes. Artificial turf from sports fields is commonly recycled. This surface material still has a long usable life ahead of it. Recycling artificial turf is our primary purpose here at ReTurf. Artificial turf can be
Quick Fact: What is Field Turf?
Answer: Field Turf has become a common name for artificial turf. It is derived from the company name FieldTurf which is a division of Tarkett Inc. in France. FieldTurf is one of the most commonly used
Artificial Turf Terms & Definitions
Thinking about utilizing artificial turf in a project? Not sure where to start? Understanding the terminology used when it comes to artificial turf can greatly streamline your communications with suppliers, installers, and professionals within the industry.
Upcycle With Artificial Turf
One of the aspects of recovering artificial turf from sportsfields is that we get to turn them into something new again. This is a pride point for ReTurf and we want to talk about some of
Quick Fact: Will Turf Infill Wash Away?
Answer: No, with proper maintenance techniques. Turf infill will remain intact during regular maintenance. It is how that maintenance is performed that can cause issues. Regular washings and brushing with a hose and broom will both
Quick Fact: Does The Color Of Artificial Turf Fade?
Answer: No. Modern artificial turf solutions use dyes embedded within the blade material. This blade material is also UV stabilized for increased performance over the course of decades. With these aspects combined, artificial turf does not
Turf Infill
Artificial turf requires a layer called infill during installation. There are a few types of infill available for turf. We will go over each, here. But before we get started, let's look at what infill does
Water Saving Turf
Finding water-saving turf solutions is a great way to conserve water or have a green lawn in dry climates. There are numerous solutions to this problem, and we will look at a couple of the most