Since 2011, DYWILAN from Łódź has been the first company in the world to produce technologically advanced woven artificial 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.
A decade of artificial sports surfaces in Poland
Over the past decade, the development of football surfaces in Poland has built, almost from scratch, a strong level of technological awareness regarding artificial turf among users and stakeholders.
Millions of square meters of training pitches, municipal fields and local “Orlik” facilities have provided valuable experience—revealing both the strengths and limitations of artificial turf. This has enabled a more informed and professional approach to new investments in recent years.
At the same time, dozens of artificial turf manufacturers have increasingly invested in research and development to create solutions offering the best balance between quality and cost. Among them, one of the leaders is a Polish manufacturer with roots dating back to the 19th century.
Advanced technology and growing expertise
Thanks to increasing user awareness and continuous advancements in production technology, players today can benefit from high-performance synthetic surfaces that are far superior to the first artificial turfs introduced at the end of the 20th century.
The uniqueness of woven sports turf technology
What makes woven turf different?
Woven artificial sports turf is a unique technology mastered by only a few companies worldwide. Unlike conventional artificial turf reinforced with heavy latex backing, in woven turf each fiber is interlaced multiple times within a simultaneously created fabric structure (warp and weft). This eliminates the need for thick adhesive layers.
The result is exceptional tuft binding strength and full water permeability across the entire surface.
A key advantage—often not immediately visible—is the durability of fiber fixation. A common issue with older turf systems was fiber loss caused by the degradation of the latex backing. Over time, the base layer would release fibers, leading to visible wear and “bald spots” typically between the fifth and tenth year of use.
Natural appearance and vertical fiber alignment
The weaving process, similar to carpet manufacturing, allows for an even distribution of different fiber types that naturally remain upright.
This creates a significantly more natural visual effect, further enhanced by integrated line markings that closely resemble those painted on natural grass.
Sustainability and environmental responsibility in sports surfaces
Material recycling and elimination of disposal
In recent years, public attention has increasingly focused on environmental and climate issues. The artificial turf market for football and multi-sport fields is actively seeking solutions to challenges related to recycling and microplastics.
For several years, DYWILAN has been manufacturing all its products using materials from a single chemical group—polyolefins. This enables full material recycling, meaning the products can be reprocessed into new materials.
Previously, the term “recycling” in the industry often referred to energy recovery (incineration in cement plants), which does not meet the requirements of the circular economy promoted by the European Union.
Microplastics reduction and new technologies
Only products made from a single material group (e.g. polyolefins) can be fully recycled.
The elimination of microplastics has recently become a key challenge across the EU. In response, DYWILAN has developed solutions designed for non-infill systems—woven turf installed without rubber granulate.
Another microplastic-free solution, and an international success of Dywilan, is hybrid turf. This system is based on a patented woven base integrated with natural grass.
Dozens of such installations have already been completed across the EU, including several in Poland.
