Sports Labs Field Notes

We bring attention to the ability of a field owner, facility manager or maintenance operative to apply a basic pile ratio.

This Field notes is relevant for facility managers looking for a clear checklist for the new school year, checking the pitch/s are safe and ready for children and users. Note this provides guidance, note not an exhaustive list, for checks to be made. You can also engage with us to...

Artificial turf technology is continuously evolving, and governing body certification ensures that these innovations meet the highest standards for performance and safety. Here are some of the most recent developments in certified artificial turf products.

UCD have just completed a new artificial rugby field on Campus at Thornfield. The full size pitch is part of an ambitious plan to enhance the sporting footprint of the Campus and make it a world class place study and play sport. Sports Labs was very proud to be a...

Have you ever walked on an artificial pitch and noticed tiny fragments of yarn sticking to your shoes? This phenomenon is known as yarn wear and occurs as the playing surface ages. Aging in plastic is normal and common but it can lead to materials like the yarns in an...

As the artificial turf market progresses its shift to more sustainable systems and organic infills become more widely used, it is imperative that the equipment used to measure the surface performance also develops to account for these new challenges.

As the artificial turf market progresses its shift to more sustainable systems and organic infills become more widely used, it is imperative that the equipment used to measure the surface performance also develops to account for these new challenges.

Artificial Turf and Fibre Wear The Need for a Balanced View