Tigerturf Introduce Three New Performance Base Systems

TigerTurf is based in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, designing and manufacturing highly technical synthetic surfaces for sports grounds and playgrounds, and they have recently, in conjuntion with their parent company Royal TenCate, introduced three new performance base systems, in the knowledge that TigerTurf artificial grass sports surfaces perform best with a stable, freely draining base to support them. TenCate EcoceptTM, TenCate AccorderTM and TenCate SineTM are three new products that have been designed to improve sub-base construction for sports turf installations.

Each of these products has specialised functions that combine to bring tremendous benefits to the construction of better sub-bases and TigerTurf teams can now construct performance bases for sports surfaces with improved drainage and shock absorption integrated within the sub-base itself.

For example, TenCate EcoceptTM, is designed specifically to support synthetic grass sports surfaces, with a porous pavement that drains effectively, both vertically and horizontally, stabilises the sub-base structure, and meets FIFA / IRB / FIH standards for impact absorption consistently across the field. Engineered to drain rainwater laterally, TenCate EcoceptTM replaces trenched drainage that would otherwise be needed beneath the playing surface. Irrigating the synthetic surface becomes much cheaper, with minimal water loss, and the field will play better with consistent irrigation. As a bonus, the product is manufactured with 80% to 90% waste plastics and rubber. Even synthetic turf can be recycled to become part of a new turf system.

TenCate AccorderTM is a cellular base-stabilisation system that makes deep excavation unnecessary, doing away with the need for truckloads of aggregate.  The Accorder geotextile is manufactured from a strong, lightweight material that is 100% recyclable, very easy to transport and simple to install. This product alone saves hours of labour and material costs in the construction of sub-bases for artificial playing fields.

TenCate SineTM is another multi-functional material with cellular structure. A new type of shock pad, TenCate SineTM promotes efficient drainage in both vertical and horizontal directions.  TigerTurf is particularly impressed that this shock pad does not move or compact, and continues to cushion impact if the infill does move. This outstanding product works positively with the biomechanics of technical sports fields to maintain a safe, high performance surface in all conditions. Easier on players’ bodies, it also reduces the effects of heavy usage on the playing surface. Air and water flows readily through the shock pad’s cellular structure, lowering the temperature of the field and improving play conditions. The players will also appreciate the improved shock absorbency of this product, which spreads the impact laterally as well as vertically, maintaining stability within the surface.

TigerTurf is a subsidiary of Royal TenCate, an international company that leads the world in manufacturing innovative synthetic grass fibres and artificial turf components. They use TenCate yarns with the specific attributes they need to produce their high performance synthetic turf systems, and for more information on TigerTurf please visit the website at http://www.tigerturf.com .