Learn Turf-Speak.
Learn the lingo and understand everything you need to know about artificial grass, related tools, and accessories. Our library of Turf Terminology is an in-depth resource full of exciting terms with even more exciting definitions that will leave you hungry for more! TigerTurf has your back when it comes to all things turf. Read below and let us know which term is your favorite! Ours is Galvanized Nail.
Adhesive
Water-based products used to bond synthetic turf seams and inserts and, at times, synthetic turf to the base. Synthetic turf adhesives are made of urethane and/or epoxy.
Artificial Turf Deodorizer
A non-toxic negatively charged zeolite material that comes in a granule form. It neutralizes odors caused by ammonia and requires a simple one-time application on top of your turf
Backing
Materials that make up the back of the turf and also secure the fiber tufts.
Color
Various color combinations that may be utilized to match the natural appearance of grass within certain regions. Deep green colors are typically chosen for climates where grass stays green all year. Lighter green colors are paired with brown thatch and may be chosen for dry drought-prone climates.
Compaction
An increase in the density of something. Field base materials should be thoroughly compacted to prevent any significant settlement across the area where the synthetic turf will be placed.
Crumb Rubber
Derived from recycled scrap car and truck tires, crumb rubber is metal-free and falls into two different categories: Ambient and Cryogenic.
Denier
A unit of linear mass density of fibers.
Density
Mass per unit volume or the amount of pile fiber in the turf and the closeness of the tufts.
Drainage
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Durability
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Durafill
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Extrusion
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Face Weight
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Fall Zone Safety Rating
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Fiber/Filament
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Galvanized Nail
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Gauge
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Infill
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Luster
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Memory
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Monofilament
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Non-Galvanized Nail
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Nylon
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Perforations
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Permeable
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Pile Height
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Polyethylene
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Polymer
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Polypropylene
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Polyurethane
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Powerbroom
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Seam
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Silica Sand
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Square Foot
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Stitch
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Stitch Rate
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Synthetic
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Thatch
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Total Weight
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Tufted
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
Tuft Bind
Designed to carry away water that percolates through the turf.
