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 Lead Metal Content in Artificial Turf

Some football fields and all weather pitches have been shut down due to lead metal contamination. Asian imports are usually the source of cheaper artificial grass that contains high lead, zinc or chromium content. European manufactured grass is made within recommended EU limits; namely 0.04 milligrams of lead per litre of turf (0.04 mg/l). Artificial Turf from As Good As Grass is completely safe as it contains only 0.01 mg/l.

Consumers are advised to ask for lead content information before purchasing a new field. As Good As Grass supplies all turf products within EU recommended limits. Lawn and sports turf products are safe and child friendly for youngsters who may touch and even lick the grass with their tongues. As Good As Grass have provided a flooring solution for hundreds of school playgrounds, sports fields and residential gardens. There is a clear consensus that artificial grass is a safe and desirable product.

Quality Artificial Grass

Asian imports and cheaper products not only suffer from higher lead content but also an overall inferior quality. You can determine a superior artificial grass carpet by its non-abrasive texture, high grass blade density, good drainage properties and realistic appearance. Recent technological advances in manufacturing processes have resulted in a third generation of artificial grass that eliminates many problems traditionally associated with synthetic flooring. For instance, the risk of abrasions was eliminated by use of silicone to coat the grass fibres and create a soft texture.

Many homeowners, schools and sports centers are replacing their existing flooring with a safer and more aesthetically pleasing solution. Lead contamination and other safety concerns are a thing of the past with third generation artificial grass.