3G Synthetic Surfacing

3rd Generation Artificial Grass

3rd Generation synthetic surfacing (also known as 3G artificial grass) is primarily for football and rugby which utilise longer fibres in a reduced density and filled with a mix of sand infill and rubber infill granules to provide some shock absorption.

We have a range of purpose designed 3G artificial grass surfaces for specific sport types all to suit certain budgets, accreditations and playing characteristics. There is a wide range of 3G artificial grass on the market and this 3G synthetic surfacing has significantly improved from the early days of Astroturf. 3rd Generation synthetic surfacing is now starting to be played on, to professional standards offering improved playing characteristics in all weather conditions.

There are many different types of 3G artificial grass from monofilament fibres to fibrillated fibres. The yarns vary from polyethylene to polypropylene and the standard of the backing system is also an essential part in the design process to meet certain 3rd generation synthetic surfacing accreditations.

3rd Generation artificial grass can be installed to FA, FIFA 1*, FIFA 2*, IRB or RFU sports synthetic surfacing accreditations set by Sport England.

3G football pitches are being installed to many old existing astro turf sports courts and the renovation of these old synthetic pitches are creating plenty of new revenue for the sports facilities. The existing astroturf all weather pitch is being removed, uplifted, disposed, resurfaced and upgraded to a new 3rd generation sports pitch.
The refurbishment of the all weather pitches need to be environmentally friendly and the removal and disposal of the artificial grass sports surfacing is needed to be recycled where ever possible to prevent landfill. The resurfacing of the old existing sports fields are a great way to receive extra revenue from renting the all-weather sports court to the public.

3G artificial grass is infilled with silica sand rubber infill. The rubber infill grass is what makes the difference from a 2G to a 3G surface and the rubber infill helps with the playing performance of the ball bounce, absorbing the players impact and speed of the game. The 3rd generation sports grass is used all over the UK in many MUGA areas, sports courts, 5-a-side sports pitches, leisure centres and now is being introduced back into the football league.

The 3G sports pitch has progressed from the days of the astro turf plastic pitch where players complained about the surface and now plays exactly like a natural sports grass surface. The 3G football pitches are installed for all 5 a side leagues, 7 a side football pitches and the all weather pitch is never called off.

Due to the 3G artificial grass playing performance then many old existing sports pitches are being renovated with this new 3G sports artificial grass and the old astro turf is being uplifted, removed, disposed and recycled. The upgrade of a full size football pitch takes approx. 3 weeks to carry out and the replacement and resurfacing of the all weather surface then creates new revenue for the sports facility. If you require any details on the upgrade, resurface, uplift, remove, refurbishment, replacement or renovation of a sports surface area then don't hesitate to call our head office and we can assist you from the budget, funding, price, cost, quote, design, specification, dimensions, sizes, sport England guidance, MUGA sizes, sports line marking, sub base, shockpad, maintenance, suppliers, contractors, construction and planning.