Synthetic Grass And Its Counterparts
It is important to know the different parts of synthetic grass to truly understand if it is the right choice for you. What many people do not know, is that synthetic grass is made up of several parts to be able to feel like natural grass. Plenty of research and engineering has been made over the decades since it was first introduced. Research is still being conducted today for synthetic grass to operate efficiently and effectively with people and the environment. The major improvements in today’s synthetic grass are unparallel to what it was before. The improvements in synthetic grass have been able to mimic the feel of natural grass all while preserving the advantages that synthetic grass has over its predecessor. All of this would not be possible without the details and parts that were researched and engineered to make up synthetic grass.
The most important part of synthetic grass is the blades of the grass. Obviously, the blades are not made up of natural grass, so what are they? The blades of the grass are made of polyethylene. Polyethylene is a lightweight thermoplastic that is chemical and moisture resistant. The chemical resistant feature is why it was chosen for synthetic grass. High concentrations of lead from older synthetic grass have posed major concerns within the community and consumers. However, tests have been made that fail to find high concentrations of lead in polyethylene. In addition to its chemical resistance, the moisture resistance makes it environmentally beneficial because it drains faster than natural grass. Polyethylene is also beneficial to pets. Unlike natural grass, polyethylene does not absorb any pet waste or urine that causes discoloration. With polyethylene, pet waste can be easily washed or cleaned with water or disinfectant without bacteria growing overtime, while maintaining its vibrant color.
The second most important part of synthetic grass is the infill that is used to keep the blades of the grass upright and provide the necessary cushion. In the past, synthetic grass used rubber granules made up of crumbled recycled tires. You would think this would be an excellent choice, since it is being recycled and reused. However, after intensive research, they have found that these rubber granules were made up of heavy metals and chemicals that were highly toxic. Furthermore, the rubber granules black color absorbed an increasingly amount of heat from the sun that would make the temperature of the synthetic grass rise significantly. After researching for another alternative, many synthetic grass companies have come up with a solution. One of the latest technologies in infill is “durafill.” Durafill, like polyethylene, has the ability to eliminate bacterial spores that are caused by pet waste or other external elements in the infill. Durafill also does not degrade over time, whereas rubber granules would degrade and would wash up with the rain, making it harmful to the eco-system. Durafill does not absorb increasingly amounts of heat from the sun, which make it possible to use under warm conditions. More importantly, durafill does not contain any heavy metals or chemicals. There are plenty of other infill alternatives out there that have the same attributes as durafill. This makes your decision for choosing synthetic grass a lot easier.
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