Material Composition | Sports fields, landscaping | Natural Grass (organic fibers) ▲ Polypropylene (ASTM D6665 compliant) ▲ UV-treated Nylon (ASTM D6665 + UV 300+ hours resistance (resists fading)) | Synthetic materials require less maintenance, UV protection extends lifespan | Higher upfront cost compared to natural grass |
Durability | High-traffic areas | 1-3 years (natural grass) ▲ 5 years (ASTM D543 compliant) ▲ 8 years (ASTM D543 + enhanced backing (withstands 10,000+ steps/month)) | Longer lifespan reduces replacement costs, withstands heavy use | Initial investment is higher than natural grass |
Noise Level | Residential sports facilities | 40-50 dB (footsteps) ▲ 35 dB (ISO 140-8 compliant) ▲ 30 dB (ISO 140-8 + cushioned base (quieter than refrigerator hum)) | Quieter surface ideal for close residential areas | Advanced versions may require additional installation costs |
Chemical Resistance | Industrial parks, athletic facilities | No resistance (natural grass) ▲ Resists 20+ chemicals (ASTM F739 compliant) ▲ 50+ chemicals (ASTM F739 (withstands harsh chemicals like gasoline)) | Protects against common chemicals, safer for varied environments | Advanced versions may need specialized cleaning solutions |
Maintenance Requirements | Commercial sports facilities | 20 hours/week (mowing, watering) ▲ 2 hours/month (cleaning) ▲ 1 hour/month (self-draining (reduces water usage by 90%)) | Drastically reduces labor and water usage | Requires proper installation to maintain low maintenance benefits |
Customization | Multi-use sports complexes | Limited colors/layouts (natural grass) ▲ 5 colors (ASTM D4639 compliant) ▲ 10 colors + patterns (ASTM D4639 + custom printing (matches any design)) | Versatile for different sports and aesthetics | Custom options increase production time and cost |