{"id":2830,"date":"2026-08-17T11:01:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/key-technical-specs-for-reliable-football-turf\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T01:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T01:32:13","slug":"key-technical-specs-for-reliable-football-turf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/de\/key-technical-specs-for-reliable-football-turf\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf-Matte-Bewertung: Wie sie im Vergleich zu allen Kunstrasen-Matten abschneidet"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\nh2 { font-size: 1.6em; line-height: 1.3; margin: 40px 0 18px; }\nh3 { font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.35; margin: 26px 0 12px; }\np { line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 28px; }\nul { margin-bottom: 28px; padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc; }\nli { margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.6; }\ntable { display: table !important; width: 100% !important; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 28px; }\nth { text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; background: #1a5c2e; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; }\ntd { padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top; }\nfigcaption { text-align: center; font-style: italic; }\n<\/style>\n<p><!-- meta_title: Football Turf Specs Explained: Pile, Dtex, Infill --><br \/>\n<!-- meta_description: The technical specs for football turf explained: pile height, Dtex, gauge, density, backing and infill loads, with the ranges behind each figure and how to read them. --><\/p>\n<p>A football datasheet reads like a wall of numbers, and every line on it moves a different part of the game. Misread one line and the surface still installs fine, then pays you back in flattened fibres, drifting infill and an early resurfacing bill.<\/p>\n<p>The technical specs for football turf divide into six working lines: pile height, yarn weight, spacing, density, backing and infill. We tuft artificial grass rolls on our own line, so we read these numbers the way production does. They are promises the carpet has to keep for seasons, not brochure decoration.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-the-spec-sheet-decides-football-pitch-performance\">Why the Spec Sheet Decides Football Pitch Performance<\/h2>\n<p>Two pitches can quote the same pile height and still play differently for years. The yarn behind one might weigh a third more, the stitching might sit closer together, and the backing might drain at a different rate. Single numbers rarely fail a pitch; mismatches between numbers do.<\/p>\n<p>Most artificial turf installations that disappoint were specced line by line, just never read together. Buyers comparing artificial turf installations across quotes tend to anchor on pile height because it is the easiest line to picture. That habit is exactly why the remaining lines deserve a fixed reading order.<\/p>\n<p>Every line of the technical specs for football turf can be held against a published range, which is what the table below does. Treat it as a reading frame: the quote should explain itself inside these lines, and any number that stands far outside them needs a source attached to it.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Spec line<\/th>\n<th>What it tells you<\/th>\n<th>Common football range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Pile height<\/td>\n<td>Fibre length above the backing<\/td>\n<td>40 to 60 mm; 30 to 40 mm non-infill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dtex<\/td>\n<td>Yarn weight in grams per 10,000 m<\/td>\n<td>8,000 to 15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gauge<\/td>\n<td>Row spacing across the roll<\/td>\n<td>5\/8 inch or 3\/4 inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stitch rate<\/td>\n<td>Stitches per 10 cm of row<\/td>\n<td>160 to 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stitches per m\u00b2<\/td>\n<td>Tuft count per square metre<\/td>\n<td>10,500 to 18,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Face (pile) weight<\/td>\n<td>Yarn grams per square metre<\/td>\n<td>1,020 to 1,480 g\/m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total weight<\/td>\n<td>Carpet weight including backing<\/td>\n<td>2.5 to 4.5 kg\/m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sand infill<\/td>\n<td>Ballast and fibre support<\/td>\n<td>25 to 30 kg\/m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rubber infill<\/td>\n<td>Cushioning layer<\/td>\n<td>6 to 9 kg\/m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>With the frame in place, the sections that follow take each line in the order a production team reads them. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/sports-artificial-grass\/\">sports artificial grass range<\/a> shows how these lines arrive on a stated quote, and the same logic applies across suppliers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pile-height-what-each-millimetre-actually-buys\">Pile Height: What Each Millimetre Actually Buys<\/h2>\n<p>Pile height is the first of the technical specs for football turf that buyers quote, and the market band for football sits between 40 mm and 60 mm. Usage tiers sort the band: recreational fields land around 40 to 50 mm, professional training around 50 to 55 mm, and competition venues toward 50 to 60 mm.<\/p>\n<p>Non-infill systems prove height is not a status symbol. Those carpets run shorter, around 30 to 40 mm, because they carry no sand or rubber and lean on dense yarn instead. Across artificial turf installations, taller pile holds deeper infill and cushions slides, while shorter pile stands up better under light maintenance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-american-football-field-goal-posts.jpg\" alt=\"Stadium athletics scene with a pebbled leather American football placed on synthetic turf yard lines with yellow goalposts in background\" class=\"wp-image-2607\" width=\"1120\" height=\"680\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-american-football-field-goal-posts.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-american-football-field-goal-posts-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-american-football-field-goal-posts-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-american-football-field-goal-posts-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-american-football-field-goal-posts-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption>Close view of dense green football turf fibres<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>So what does each millimetre actually buy? Taller pile gives the infill more depth to sit in and softens slides, but it also asks more of the yarn and of the budget. The honest reading is to pick the height your infill design can hold, not the tallest number available.<\/p>\n<p>Watch one trap on the datasheet while you are here. Some series quote a total pile height next to the working pile height, and the two are not the same figure. One football series lists total pile height of 88 to 128 mm against pile heights of 40 to 60 mm. The total simply adds the backing thickness underneath. Compare like with like, or your shortlist will look taller on paper than it plays on the pitch.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dtex-and-gauge-yarn-weight-and-spacing\">Dtex and Gauge: Yarn Weight and Spacing<\/h2>\n<p>The first of the technical specs for football turf to confuse units is yarn weight. Dtex, short for decitex, is the weight in grams of 10,000 metres of yarn, so a higher Dtex figure means a thicker and more durable fibre. Football-grade yarn typically sits between 8,000 and 15,000 Dtex.<\/p>\n<p>Published tiers make the split concrete. Recreational surfaces run about 8,000 to 9,700 Dtex, while professional training and competition yarn sits at 12,000 to 15,000. System tables built around the FIFA Quality Programme list 12,000 to 14,000 Dtex for Quality-level infill systems and 14,000 to 16,000 for Pro-level ones.<\/p>\n<p>Gauge is the partner number: the distance between stitch rows across the roll. Football surfaces commonly use 5\/8 inch or 3\/4 inch, with tighter spacings reserved for dense non-filled systems. A wider gauge spreads fewer rows and leans on heavier yarn, while a tighter gauge spreads the load across more of it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-cage-football-pitch-goal-net-sunlight.jpg\" alt=\"Compact urban street football arena with shock-pad artificial turf, chain-link enclosure cage, and integrated mini-soccer goal\" class=\"wp-image-2617\" width=\"1120\" height=\"680\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-cage-football-pitch-goal-net-sunlight.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-cage-football-pitch-goal-net-sunlight-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-cage-football-pitch-goal-net-sunlight-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-cage-football-pitch-goal-net-sunlight-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-cage-football-pitch-goal-net-sunlight-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption>Tuft rows visible on the surface of a green football turf roll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yarn shape rides on top of these numbers. Monofilament and fibrillated fibres behave differently under boots and infill, so we read them as a separate line. Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/football-turf-grass-silk-type\/\">football turf grass silk types<\/a> covers that choice in depth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stitch-density-and-face-weight-numbers\">Stitch Density and Face Weight Numbers<\/h2>\n<p>None of the technical specs for football turf gets misread more often than weight. Start with stitching: stitch rate counts stitches per 10 cm of row, and football products run from roughly 10,500 to 18,000 stitches per square metre. Intensity guidance splits the same way, from about 9,500 to 10,500 stitches per square metre for recreational fields up to 16,000 to 20,000 for professional training and athletic use.<\/p>\n<p>Face weight is where quoting games start. It counts the yarn grams per square metre. One football series lists pile weight climbing from 1,020 to 1,480 g\/m\u00b2 as pile height moves from 40 to 60 mm at a fixed gauge. Check constructions line by line on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/artificial-grass-products\/artificial-grass-roll\/\">artificial grass roll page<\/a> to see how the rows stack.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-covered-football-arena-striped-pitch.jpg\" alt=\"All-weather indoor sports complex with a high canopy roof and striped green synthetic grass soccer field\" class=\"wp-image-2626\" width=\"1120\" height=\"680\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-covered-football-arena-striped-pitch.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-covered-football-arena-striped-pitch-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-covered-football-arena-striped-pitch-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-covered-football-arena-striped-pitch-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-covered-football-arena-striped-pitch-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption>Closely stitched rows across a green artificial football turf surface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The total weight line tells a different story. The same series lists totals of 2,230 to 2,670 g\/m\u00b2 with a separate latex coating line of 1,000 g\/m\u00b2, because the total carries backing and coating too. Across the market the whole carpet runs 2.5 to 4.5 kg per square metre. Read the lines separately and a quote cannot hide a light yarn behind a heavy total.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"backing-structure-and-drainage-ratings-explained\">Backing Structure and Drainage Ratings Explained<\/h2>\n<p>The backing line is where artificial turf installations are won or lost, yet it earns the least attention on most quotes. The common structure pairs a polypropylene primary cloth, often noted as PP or PP + Net, with a secondary coating of SBR latex or polyurethane.<\/p>\n<p>The two coatings split by duty. Polyurethane brings abrasion resistance and holds its integrity through heavy schedules in all weather, while latex is a water-based adhesive that stays flexible and suits moderate traffic. Tuft bind, meaning how firmly the coating grips the yarn, decides whether fibres stay anchored once infill starts moving.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-football-pitch-striped-turf-floodlight-towers.jpg\" alt=\"Full view of a two-tone striped synthetic turf soccer stadium complete with perimeter spectator fencing and night floodlights\" class=\"wp-image-2651\" width=\"1120\" height=\"680\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-football-pitch-striped-turf-floodlight-towers.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-football-pitch-striped-turf-floodlight-towers-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-football-pitch-striped-turf-floodlight-towers-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-football-pitch-striped-turf-floodlight-towers-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/artificial-grass-football-pitch-striped-turf-floodlight-towers-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption>Backing layer visible at the edge of a green artificial turf roll<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Drainage is the number to demand next. Perforations through the coating let water drop through the carpet instead of pooling. One supplier quotes a dual-layer PU backing moving more than 30 litres per square metre per hour. Standard-setters test against a FIFA minimum drainage requirement of about 120 mm per hour, so a datasheet figure far below that band deserves a question before you accept it.<\/p>\n<p>Reading the backing line well takes one habit: ask what each layer is doing before you compare prices. The primary cloth holds the stitch and keeps the roll dimensionally stable, the coating locks the tuft and seals the back, and the perforation pattern moves the water. A quote that names all three layers in writing is far easier to hold to than one that just says sports backing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"infill-loads-sand-and-rubber-depths\">Infill Loads: Sand and Rubber Depths<\/h2>\n<p>The last of the technical specs for football turf sits on top of the carpet rather than inside it. Sand ballasts the carpet and props the fibres upright, while rubber adds the cushioning layer players land in.<\/p>\n<p>One football datasheet specifies 25 to 30 kg of silica sand per square metre with grains of 0.2 to 0.63 mm, plus 6 to 9 kg of SBR rubber. A construction guide built around 50 mm systems puts sand at 25 kg with grains of 0.3 to 0.8 mm. It adds 5 kg of rubber and an annual top-up of roughly 3 kg.<\/p>\n<p>Those are two system designs, not one universal recipe. Infill figures travel with the pile height, gauge and pad they were engineered around, so treat the datasheet number as binding rather than blending ranges into your own invented middle. Budget for top-ups either way, because infill migrates with play and weather.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Published design<\/th>\n<th>Sand load<\/th>\n<th>Rubber load<\/th>\n<th>Top-up<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Football series datasheet (40 to 60 mm)<\/td>\n<td>25 to 30 kg\/m\u00b2, grains 0.2 to 0.63 mm<\/td>\n<td>6 to 9 kg\/m\u00b2 SBR<\/td>\n<td>Per maintenance plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Construction guide (50 mm systems)<\/td>\n<td>25 kg\/m\u00b2, grains 0.3 to 0.8 mm<\/td>\n<td>5 kg\/m\u00b2<\/td>\n<td>About 3 kg\/m\u00b2 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"how-we-would-confirm-a-specification\">How We Would Confirm a Specification<\/h2>\n<p>Paper only carries a quote so far. We keep the written spec beside every roll we produce, and we would rather settle a debate on a sample square than argue about it after installation. Datasheets travel with artificial turf installations, and matching them early saves the argument later.<\/p>\n<p>Free samples make the check inexpensive: a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/free-samples\/\">20 by 20 cm sample set<\/a> lets you measure pile and density yourself. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/customization\/\">customization options<\/a> turn a datasheet query into a matched roll spec for pile, density, colour and backing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-box\" style=\"background-color:#1a2b3c;border-radius:6px;padding:30px;margin:35px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-top:0;\">Do These Spec Numbers Line Up With Your Pitch?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color:#ffffff;\">A pitch built on one misread line wears early and drags budgets. We tuft rolls to your pile, density and backing spec, typically 30\u201350% below market on like-for-like specifications.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/sports-artificial-grass\/football-turf\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#1a5c2e;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\">See Football Turf Systems<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"five-mistakes-when-reading-a-turf-datasheet\">Five Mistakes When Reading a Turf Datasheet<\/h2>\n<p>Five reading habits account for most spec arguments we see when buyers review quotes side by side.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Comparing Pile Height Across Different Systems<\/h3>\n<p>A 50 mm filled pitch and a 35 mm non-infill pitch are not steps on one ladder. Non-infill carpets trade depth for dense yarn and lighter maintenance, which is why the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/3g-vs-4g-pitch\/\">3G versus 4G comparison<\/a> needs system context before any number on the page means anything.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Reading Total Weight as Yarn Weight<\/h3>\n<p>Total weight carries backing and coating. One series lists pile weight of 1,020 to 1,480 g\/m\u00b2 against totals of 2,230 to 2,670 g\/m\u00b2. Quoting the total as yarn quality inflates the carpet by roughly the whole backing.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Chasing Density Without Checking the Yarn<\/h3>\n<p>Dense stitching on thin yarn packs squares that cannot survive studs. Football products run 10,500 to 18,000 stitches per square metre, and the professional band reaches 16,000 to 20,000, but only with yarn weight to match. Density claims have sold artificial turf installations that the yarn itself could not support.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Trusting a Dtex Figure in Isolation<\/h3>\n<p>A heavier Dtex reads stronger, but stiffness rises with it and the feel underfoot changes with every step. Recreational yarn at 8,000 to 9,700 Dtex is not a lesser spec; it is a different duty rating from the 12,000 to 15,000 professional band.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Treating Infill Figures as Universal<\/h3>\n<p>One design wants 25 to 30 kg of sand with 0.2 to 0.63 mm grains; another wants 25 kg at 0.3 to 0.8 mm. Copying a load across systems starves one carpet and buries another, and skipping the annual top-up lets the shortfall spread from the penalty spot outward.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-checklist-before-you-lock-the-specification\">A Checklist Before You Lock the Specification<\/h2>\n<p>Four checks catch nearly every datasheet problem before it becomes a purchase order. Written anchors keep artificial turf installations honest from enquiry to delivery.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix the Yarn Line First<\/h3>\n<p>Settle material, shape and Dtex as one decision. Polyethylene remains the most popular yarn for football because it balances softness with abrasion resistance, and the Dtex tier should follow the hours your field will carry.<\/p>\n<h3>Rebuild the Weight Line From Its Parts<\/h3>\n<p>Ask for pile weight and coating weight separately, then check them against the total. A total of 2.5 to 4.5 kg\/m\u00b2 means little until the yarn grams inside it are on paper.<\/p>\n<h3>Match Infill Depth to the Pile<\/h3>\n<p>Pair the sand and rubber loads with the pile height they were engineered for. Confirm grain sizes in writing, such as 0.2 to 0.63 mm sand and 0.8 to 2.5 mm rubber on one published datasheet, before the trucks roll.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask What a Sample Cannot Show<\/h3>\n<p>A 20 cm square reveals pile, density and feel, but not UV life or drainage. Published figures list UV stability beyond 8,000 hours of xenon-arc exposure and drainage above 30 litres per square metre per hour. Request the test lines rather than assuming them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- relyirgate:C1 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-card\" style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #1a5c2e;border-radius:4px;padding:25px;margin-bottom:18px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#1a5c2e;margin-top:0;\">What pile height does a football pitch need?<\/h3>\n<p>Most full-size football pitches run a pile height of 40 to 60 mm, while non-infill systems use 30 to 40 mm. Match the height to your infill design, not to the tallest number on a brochure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\" style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #1a5c2e;border-radius:4px;padding:25px;margin-bottom:18px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#1a5c2e;margin-top:0;\">What does Dtex mean on a turf datasheet?<\/h3>\n<p>Dtex is the weight in grams of 10,000 metres of yarn. Football-grade yarn typically sits between 8,000 and 15,000 Dtex, with professional training surfaces at the heavier end of that band.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\" style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #1a5c2e;border-radius:4px;padding:25px;margin-bottom:18px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#1a5c2e;margin-top:0;\">Is a higher stitch density always better?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Density works with gauge and Dtex: very dense tufting on thin yarn can crush, while sparse tufting on heavy yarn leaves a loose carpet. Judge the three numbers together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\" style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #1a5c2e;border-radius:4px;padding:25px;margin-bottom:18px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#1a5c2e;margin-top:0;\">How much infill does a football pitch carry?<\/h3>\n<p>One datasheet specifies 25 to 30 kg of sand and 6 to 9 kg of rubber per square metre. Figures vary by system design, so treat the datasheet as the binding number.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\" style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #1a5c2e;border-radius:4px;padding:25px;margin-bottom:18px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#1a5c2e;margin-top:0;\">Which backing suits a football roll?<\/h3>\n<p>A polypropylene primary cloth with a latex or polyurethane secondary coating is the common structure. Polyurethane brings abrasion resistance for heavy schedules; latex brings flexibility at lower intensity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\" style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #1a5c2e;border-radius:4px;padding:25px;margin-bottom:18px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#1a5c2e;margin-top:0;\">How do I verify specs before ordering?<\/h3>\n<p>Request free 20 by 20 cm samples, usually three to four pieces, and measure pile height and density yourself. Samples ship by DHL or FedEx in 4 to 6 days with freight paid by the buyer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"Key Technical Specs For Reliable Football Turf\",\"description\":\"The technical specs for football turf explained: pile height, Dtex, gauge, density, backing and infill loads, with the ranges behind each figure and how to read them.\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Relyir Artificial Grass\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Relyir Artificial Grass\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-16\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-16\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/www.relyirgrass.com\/key-technical-specs-for-reliable-football-turf\/\"}\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What pile height does a football pitch need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Most full-size football pitches run a pile height of 40 to 60 mm, while non-infill systems use 30 to 40 mm. 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