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Materials & Construction

Learn how turf fibers, backing, infill, and supporting materials work together.

Rainwater passing broadly through a permeable artificial-turf backing into the aggregate base below.

Materials & Construction

Fully Permeable Backing

Fully permeable backing is designed to let water pass through a broad portion of the turf backing rather than primarily through spaced drainage holes. Actual installed drainage still depends on infill, base, subgrade, slope, and a discharge path.

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Close view of granular infill settled evenly around the lower portions of artificial-grass fibers.

Materials & Construction

Infill

Infill is granular material distributed between artificial-grass fibers after installation. Depending on the system, it can add ballast, support fibers, influence surface feel, and contribute to sport, pet, or maintenance performance.

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Water passing through regularly spaced holes in an otherwise solid artificial-turf backing.

Materials & Construction

Perforated Backing

Perforated backing is artificial-turf backing made with regularly spaced holes that allow water to pass through at those points. Hole size and spacing vary by product, and the complete installation determines real-world drainage.

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Rolled-back artificial turf revealing fibers tufted through primary backing and a secondary coating.

Materials & Construction

Turf Backing

Turf backing is the layered material that carries and secures artificial-grass fibers. Primary backing supports tufting; a secondary coating helps lock fibers in place and contributes to dimensional stability and drainage design.

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