Synthetic turf and grass: a comparative study.

mat which is double bonded to a 5/s inch closed cell nitrile rubber and polyvinyl-chloride pad on an asphalt base (Figure 1). Tartan Turf&dquo;’ (3M Company) is fabricated of 1/2 inch cut nylon pile of 40-60 denier on a knitted polyester backing which is double bonded to an open cell 5/s inch polyurethane pad over an asphalt base. Poly Turf&dquo;) (U.S. Bilt-Rite) is a }í6 inch polypropylene pile of 450 denier fibers matted on a polypropylene mat and single bonded to 1/2 inch closed cell nitrile rubber and polyvinylchloride pad over an asphalt base. The grass tested was a recently mowed, one year old sodded high-school football field.