Artificial surfaces are increasingly becoming an alternative to natural grass on sports fields—not only football and training pitches, but also multi-purpose surfaces. This ever-green solution is now used on tennis courts, golf courses, and even playgrounds.
Why has it become so popular? Is it safe for the environment? Is it truly an ecological option?
Artificial turf maintains excellent condition all year round. It does not require intensive maintenance such as fertilizing, watering or mowing. This is particularly important for football pitches, where maintaining natural grass involves significantly higher costs, time and labor compared to artificial turf.
However, one key question remains: is it environmentally friendly?
Dywilan – Recycling as a Standard
More and more municipalities and local authorities require the use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials. A surface that is 100% recyclable can be an ideal solution for public budgets.
Woven artificial sports turf by Dywilan is made from materials belonging to a single chemical group—polyolefins. This allows the company to guarantee full material recyclability of all products manufactured in Łódź.
All components can be melted at the same temperature and fully recycled after use to create new products.
In addition to its ecological advantages, woven turf also offers superior performance characteristics:
- high tuft binding strength
- vertical fiber orientation
- consistent ball roll across the entire field
- enhanced player stability
These features significantly improve both playing comfort and overall game quality.
Microplastics Reduction
The elimination of microplastics has become a key challenge across the European Union.
In response, the Polish manufacturer has developed solutions designed for non-infill systems—allowing pitches to be installed without rubber granulate.
Another microplastic-free solution is hybrid turf, based on a patented woven base installed together with natural grass. Dozens of such fields have already been implemented across the EU, including several in Poland.
Water Consumption
We all know how important it is to use resources wisely—not only for financial reasons, but also for the sake of our planet. Global freshwater resources are shrinking at an alarming rate.
Natural grass requires significant amounts of water, especially during the growing and summer seasons. Artificial turf, on the other hand, eliminates this need.
And what about unpredictable weather? Heavy rainfall can often lead to cancelled matches or training sessions on natural grass pitches.
Water Permeability
Flooded pitches after intense rainfall are a common issue, often caused by poor drainage.
Woven artificial turf is an ideal solution for year-round use. It features a porous backing that allows water to drain across the entire surface.
Its woven structure ensures high permeability and prevents ice formation within the surface. Water permeability reaches approximately 6,500 mm/h, enabling rapid drainage during rainfall.
Summary
When planning new investments in artificial turf fields, it is important to consider upcoming EU regulations as well as increasing environmental requirements, including microplastic reduction.
A key factor is whether the selected turf system is fully recyclable.
It is worth choosing durable, long-lasting solutions that will not cause problems even after the warranty period.
DYWILAN Sp. z o.o. is the first manufacturer of woven artificial turf and woven base systems for hybrid sports surfaces.
