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! Wholesale Turf 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.
Envirofill:
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.
