Systèmes de pelouse de sport
Gazon à poils 25 mm garni de sable.
Why Specify Sand-Dressed Short Pile
Field hockey is unique among turf sports: the ball must roll fast and true across a dense, short-pile surface with minimal vertical bounce. The stick-ball-surface interaction is entirely different from football or rugby, and the turf specification reflects that.
A 25 mm sand-dressed pile produces the fast, low-bounce ball roll that hockey requires. Sand fills roughly 60–70% of the pile height, supporting the fibers and creating the smooth, firm surface that lets a hockey ball track true at pace across the full pitch.
Hockey sticks sweep close to the ground during dribbling, passing and trapping. The short, dense 27,300 tufts/m² pile provides a uniform surface that does not catch the stick blade — a requirement that 50 mm sports turf cannot satisfy.
Goalkeepers and outfield players slide on hockey turf. The sand-dressed system reduces skin friction compared to unfilled short pile, while the PE fibers maintain controlled abrasion for safe sliding without excessive friction burns.
Gamme de produits
The Mesh Adventure 25 is Relyir’s sand-dressed hockey product — a 25 mm pile at 27,300 tufts/m² on 3/8″ gauge, designed to be sand-filled to approximately 60–70% of pile height for National-level hockey play.
| Modèle | Hauteur de pile | Fil | Densité | Jauge | Taux de couture | Support | Couleurs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh Adventure 25 | 25 mm | PP | 27 300 insertions/m² | 3/8″ | 26/10 cm | PP + PP (PU optionnel) | Vert olive / blanc |
Roll sizes: 4 × 25 m or 2 × 50 m, maximum roll width 5 m. Shock pad underlay is typically required beneath hockey turf — specify with your installer. White line tufting and custom colorways available on request. Full datasheets are provided with your quotation.
Conception performante
Field hockey and football could not be further apart in their surface requirements. A 50 mm pile designed for a bouncing, rolling football produces the wrong ball behavior entirely for hockey — the ball would sink into the fiber, slow down, and bounce unpredictably off the tall pile. Hockey needs a short, dense, firm surface that keeps the ball on top.
The FIH Quality Programme defines three categories: FIH Global (elite, traditionally water-based), FIH National (club and national level, typically sand-dressed) and FIH Multi-Sport (community dual-use). Sand-dressed turf sits at the heart of the National and Multi-Sport categories, offering fast play without the water costs that irrigated systems require.
The 25 mm pile height, combined with sand filling to 60–70% of the fiber depth, creates a surface where the ball runs fast, stick-work stays clean, and the pitch is playable without irrigation infrastructure. FIH is actively developing dry (non-irrigated) turf standards, and sand-dressed systems align with that trajectory.
Shock pad underlay is standard beneath hockey turf — the short pile alone does not provide sufficient impact absorption for goalkeeper dives and outfield slides. The pad also contributes to surface evenness and ball-rebound consistency, both of which FIH testing evaluates.
For projects targeting FIH National or Multi-Sport certification, Relyir supplies the turf product with full specification documentation and works with your testing laboratory through the certification process.
Vente directe d'usine depuis le Jiangsu
Relyir fabrique du gazon artificiel au Jiangsu depuis 2006. Chaque étape — des granulés de PE bruts aux rouleaux finis — se déroule sur place, ce qui nous permet de contrôler la qualité et de maintenir des prix inférieurs de 30–50% aux équivalents internationaux.
Les huit étapes de production sont gérées en interne, éliminant les écarts de qualité qui surviennent lorsque le mélangeage, le tissage en boucles et le revêtement sont effectués dans des installations séparées. La ligne automatique de gazon sportif, mise en service en 2015, a augmenté la capacité de production de 150% et renforcé la cohérence sur les commandes de gros volumes.
La personnalisation est intégrée à la ligne : la densité de filaments, la hauteur de la pile et les couleurs des fibres sont ajustées selon la spécification de chaque projet, avec des options de dos PP + filet et PU. L'équipe export a expédié à plus de 500 clients dans plus de 50 pays depuis 2009 et gère toute la documentation — des factures commerciales aux certificats d'origine.
Montage du système
Hockey turf installation differs from 50 mm sports systems. The short pile sits on a shock pad over a precision-leveled base, with sand as the sole infill. We supply the turf and share build-up guidance with every project.
Asphalt or engineered aggregate with tight planarity tolerances — hockey demands a flatter base than most sports because the ball rolls so close to the surface.
Elastic underlay bonded to the base — mandatory for hockey to provide the impact absorption that short pile alone cannot deliver.
The 25 mm sand-dressed carpet, glued to the shock pad with seams bonded for a flush, continuous surface.
Silica sand brushed into the pile to approximately 60–70% of pile height — the sand supports fibers and creates the firm, fast playing surface hockey requires.
Hockey surfaces demand exceptional planarity — any irregularity in the base transfers directly into ball behavior because the ball runs so close to the surface. The base preparation must achieve tighter tolerances than most other sports require.
Sand-dressed turf requires regular brushing to keep the sand level and the fibers upright. Over time, sand migrates toward the pitch edges and accumulates in low spots — periodic redistribution restores consistent ball speed across the full surface. UV-stabilized fibers resist degradation under continuous sun exposure.
Hockey requires a short, dense pile where the ball rolls on top of the surface. A 50 mm pile lets the ball sink into the fibers, slowing it down and creating unpredictable bounce. FIH testing evaluates ball roll speed and surface friction — values that a 50 mm system cannot achieve. Sand-dressed 25 mm turf is designed specifically for hockey’s ball behavior requirements.
Water-based turf (FIH Global) uses very dense, short fibers with no sand infill, played wet for the fastest ball speed and lowest friction. Sand-dressed turf (FIH National) uses sand to support fibers for part of the pile depth, offering fast play without irrigation infrastructure. Sand-dressed is the practical choice for clubs and schools with limited water budgets.
Yes, shock pad underlay is standard beneath hockey turf. The short 25 mm pile alone does not provide sufficient impact absorption for goalkeeper dives and outfield slides. The pad also contributes to ball-rebound consistency and surface evenness, both evaluated in FIH testing.
Sand-dressed hockey turf can serve as a multi-sport surface under the FIH Multi-Sport category — suitable for training-level hockey, tennis, and general community use. However, it is not suitable for football, rugby or other 50 mm pile sports. The intended use should drive the specification.
Mesh Adventure 25 se livre en rouleaux de 4 × 25 m ou 2 × 50 m, avec une largeur maximale de 5 m. Le tuftage des lignes blanches et les coloris personnalisés sont disponibles sur demande. Nous ajustons les niveaux de remplissage en sable et fournissons un guide d'installation adapté à la catégorie FIH cible de votre projet.
Brossage régulier pour maintenir le niveau de sable et les fibres dressées, redistribution périodique du sable des bords vers le centre, et nettoyage de surface pour prévenir la croissance d'algues ou de mousse dans les climats humides. Relyir fournit des conseils d'entretien avec chaque forfait d'installation afin que la pelouse conserve une vitesse de balle constante tout au long de sa durée de vie.
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