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New EU regulations on microplastics are revolutionizing the sports surfacing market. Investors and facility managers are actively seeking alternatives to traditional rubber granules. Is a Wovengrass system with natural cork the ultimate solution? Discover why woven technology represents the future of sports infrastructure.

Since 2011, DYWILAN from Łódź has been the first company in the world to produce technologically advanced woven turf. Thanks to its advantages over the widely used tufted turf (needle-punched production method), it addresses many of the cost and environmental challenges faced by municipalities and sports clubs.

Beyond measurable benefits, woven products guarantee enhanced user comfort and a unique, natural appearance.

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?

Purchasing artificial turf for a sports field is a significant investment. This article was created to simplify your decision-making process. We believe that after reading it, you will be able to make a more informed choice and select a surface that perfectly matches your needs, offering the right balance between quality, functionality and price.

The “My Pitch – Orlik 2012” program, under which over 2,500 small football and multi-sport fields with artificial turf were built in Poland, is now over 10 years old.

This initiative marked the beginning of a new approach to promoting physical activity and sports among children and youth. It also significantly contributed to the development of sports infrastructure and the widespread adoption of artificial turf in Poland.

What have we learned over the past decade?

Artificial turf is increasingly replacing natural grass on sports fields. There are many reasons for this trend: durability, greater functionality, and easier, less costly maintenance. In this article, we will focus on the last advantage.

What does proper artificial turf maintenance look like? It is true that maintaining natural grass is much more time-consuming and expensive than caring for synthetic surfaces, but that does not mean artificial turf is “maintenance-free”.

The artificial turf market is constantly evolving. Manufacturers are adapting to new trends, economic conditions and legal regulations. At the same time, sports field owners are increasingly looking for alternatives to natural surfaces and artificial systems created using older technologies. This raises the question – what is the alternative to these solutions?

The discussion around rubber granulate used in infill turf systems is ongoing. It can be assumed that replacing rubber-based shock absorption with another material will soon become necessary—primarily for environmental reasons. What should be known about this issue, and why is it worth considering 4G non-infill turf in this context? These questions are answered in the article below.

The winter season is in full swing. Despite noticeable changes in the weather, periods of snowy winters still occur in Poland, which brings back the topic of availability and maintenance of artificial turf fields. Using artificial turf fields is also possible in winter, but certain rules must be followed to keep the surface efficient and well-maintained for years.