STC Releases Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance
Thursday, December 1, 2011
ATLANTA, GA – With the publication of its landmark Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance,
the Synthetic Turf Council has provided objective measures that make it
possible to better understand the quality and performance of multi-purpose
synthetic sports systems during design, selection, after installation and
throughout its useful life. This milestone marks the first time guidance has
been provided for multi-purpose sports fields.
"This is a major development for the
synthetic turf industry,” explains Rick Doyle, president of the Synthetic
Turf Council. "Our voluntary guidelines help
answer many questions from owners, buyers and specifiers about the performance
of multi-purpose synthetic turf fields over time. "
These guidelines encourage
periodic and voluntary testing to indicate the type of maintenance that should
be implemented to maximize multi-purpose sports field performance. If a field
is not performing within the desired range in critical test areas despite
targeted maintenance, then the owner will know the field may soon need to be
replaced.
The STC’s Guidelines
for Synthetic Turf Performance were developed using input from
STC member experiences and technical knowledge, ASTM standards, collaboration
with FIFA, the international governing body for soccer, and a similar approach
used by the International Rugby Board. While the ASTM standards provide
useful information regarding product identification, turf fabric testing and g-max
testing, STC identified opportunities for greater attention to sport
performance testing, which are included in the document. Although these
guidelines do not cover warranty information, it addresses key areas with
durability and surface interaction testing.
Visit www.syntheticturfcouncil.org to access STC’s Performance
Guidelines, technical standards and other helpful information. Consultants are
invited to join the STC to obtain detailed support in fully understanding and
utilizing this information on behalf of their clients.
About the Synthetic
Turf Council
Based
in Atlanta, the Synthetic Turf Council was founded in 2003 to promote the industry
and to assist buyers and end users with the selection, use and maintenance of
synthetic turf systems in sports field, golf, municipal parks, airports,
landscape and residential applications. The organization is also a
resource for current, credible, and independent research on the safety and
environmental impact of synthetic turf. Membership includes builders,
landscape architects, testing labs, maintenance providers, manufacturers,
suppliers, installation contractors, infill material suppliers and other
specialty service companies. For more information, visit www.syntheticturfcouncil.org.
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