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Avoiding Friction Burns On Astro Turf

Child friendly astro turf is structured in such a way that children will not burn themselves under normal circumstances. A soft and flexible turf should be selected to provide a non-abrasive artificial grass solution. Such astro turf products are also cleaner because they do not require an infill. Therefore, the use of sand and rubber infill should be avoided. The result is an ideal synthetic surface for children.

To acquire the softness and flexibility needed for child friendly astro turf, it is essential that grass with an appropriate pile height be chosen. Thirty millimetres or above would result in reduced friction whereas a lower height would give poor safety performance. The lower piles tend to be popular in sports because preservation of kinetic energy is important when considering bounce and roll factors of a ball. The converse is true when considering child safety. A variety of artificial grass products are available on the market to meet these diverse yet popular demands. Indeed, astro turf is gradually being considered the best alternative to grass for use in both sport facilities and child safety.

The turf is designed for commercial areas so it can handle traffic from children and retain its upright position. Additional protection from astro turf burns can be obtained by applying a shock-pad under the artificial grass surface. This is especially recommended for any hard bases such as concrete or tarmac. Consumers concerned about artificial grass related burns are often also interested in protection from falls onto the synthetic surface. For more information on astro turf shock-pads, which are effective up to a fall height of three metres, simply click on the related link menu opposite.