1ls Astro Turf the same as Artificial grass?
All the names including "astro turf" refer to the same item or product that is artificial grass.
Artificial grass is a carpet of green synthetic fibres that are made to look like real grass.
These days, artificial grass isthe most common "umbrella" term used to describe all kinds of
manufactured grass. "Quora"
2Why a FIH (lnternational Hockey Federation) certified field?
You as the customer demonstrates your commitment to the sport of hockey and you get the
following :
- lndependent quality assurance of the construction of the field and hockey turf installed
- Demonstration of best practice that your field meets international standards
- lncreased world wide promotion of yourfield through your presence on the FIH website.
3Why a FIFA (Federation lnternationale de Football Association) Certified Field?
Artificial playing surfaces tested in the laboratory and on the field according to FIFA Quality
Programme stringenttest criteria can be called footballturf. This meansthatthe systems
fufilthe quality requirements for football in terms of playing performance, safety, durability
and quality assurance.
4Can I get finance to construction and installthe artificial sports field?
Yes, Sporturf has access to the information to assist the School in arranging for Public Sector
Financing Options through the Primary Banking lnstitutions; towards building the artificial
turf hockey facility.
5Can the artificial football surface be used for other events?
Yes, the artificial footballturf can be used for all kinds of events without damaging the
quality of the football pitch, provided that correct maintenance procedures are followed.
6Can artificial hockey turf be used for other sports?
Yes, the artificial hockey turf can be used for other sports as it is predominantly a sand
dressed surface. Tennis is the most common sport played on the sand dress surface.
7Comment
A pitch is only certified when a FIH Field test is performed by an accredited lab
and certified to be in accordance with National or Global specifications, including e-layer, lights and
surrounds.